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News for Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) centers on its role as a manufacturer and supplier of analog, power, discrete, logic, and mixed-signal semiconductor devices. The company’s announcements highlight products and developments that serve the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer electronics, and communications markets.
Product news frequently features new power management and interface solutions. Recent examples include 28 V USB Type‑C Power Delivery dual-role controllers that support the USB PD3.1 extended power range standard, automotive-compliant synchronous buck converters with I2C programmability for point-of-load applications, boost controllers with multi-channel current sinks for automotive LED backlighting, and retimers that support DisplayPort 1.4 and USB 3.2 for in-vehicle connectivity. These releases provide detail on electrical specifications, packaging, and target applications.
Investors will also find financial results and outlook updates in Diodes’ news flow. The company issues quarterly earnings releases discussing revenue trends, gross margin, net income, cash flow, and demand across end markets such as automotive, industrial, computing, and consumer. Management commentary often references drivers like AI-related server applications, data center and edge computing, and the pace of recovery in automotive and industrial segments.
Additional news items cover participation in investor conferences, recognition for supply chain resilience, and updates on corporate presentations. Together, these articles give a view into Diodes’ product roadmap, end-market exposure, operational capabilities, and communication with the investment community. For ongoing coverage of DIOD, this page aggregates company press releases and related updates in one place.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the PI4ULS3V304AQ, a new voltage-level shifter suitable for automotive applications. The device supports data rates up to 140Mbps and offers bi-directional voltage-level translation across varying power supply rails, ranging from 0.9V to 3.6V. With a propagation delay of just 13ns, it meets AEC-Q100 Grade 1 standards and features an operational temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. Priced at $0.55 in 5000 piece quantities, it is designed for use in infotainment, driver assistance, and telematics.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the PI7C9X3G808GP, a PCIe® 3.0 packet switch designed for modern data centers and telecom infrastructure. It supports 8-lane operations and multiple configurations with packet forwarding latency under 150ns. Unique features include a low-power integrated clock buffer, error handling, and advanced power management, ensuring high reliability. The unit is priced at $20.13 for orders of 1000 pieces, and the switch operates efficiently at 2.9W under load.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) appointed Angie Chen Button to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2021. Ms. Button, a CPA and former Texas Instruments finance and marketing manager, has extensive experience in the semiconductor sector and legislative background as a Texas House Representative. The Board now consists of eight directors, including two women. Dr. Keh-Shew Lu, CEO, expressed enthusiasm for her appointment, highlighting her experience and the company's commitment to board diversity, which aligns with Diodes' strategic growth objectives.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) announced participation in the Loop Capital Markets Virtual Consumer, Industrials & TMT Conference on March 11, 2021. Key executives attending include Chief Financial Officer Brett Whitmire, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing Emily Yang, and Director of Investor Relations Laura Mehrl. They will engage in conference calls with investors throughout the day. Diodes is a leading provider of semiconductor products across multiple markets, leveraging their extensive portfolio and global operations to serve high-volume, high-growth sectors.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $350.4 million, marking a 13.2% sequential increase and a 10.7% year-over-year growth. This includes $16.9 million from the acquisition of Lite-On Semiconductor (LSC). GAAP net income stood at $29.7 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, down from $47.2 million in Q4 2019. Non-GAAP adjusted net income rose to $37.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share. The company anticipates first-quarter 2021 revenue of approximately $400 million.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) will conduct its fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 financial results conference call on February 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. CT. Key executives, including Dr. Keh-Shew Lu (CEO) and Brett Whitmire (CFO), will present. Financial results will be announced at 3:05 p.m. CT on the same day. Investors can join the call by dialing 1-855-232-8957 or via an online broadcast accessible through the Investor Relations section of the company's website. A replay will be available until February 23, 2021.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has announced that key executives, including CFO Brett Whitmire and SVP Emily Yang, will participate in the 23rd Annual Needham Growth Conference as a virtual event on January 14, 2021, starting at 9:15 a.m. ET. They will engage with investors throughout the day via conference calls. Portfolio managers wishing to meet with management can reach out via email. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the company’s website.
Diodes is recognized for delivering semiconductor products across various high-growth markets.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched a new series of automotive-compliant two-wire unipolar switches for proximity and position sensing applications. The AH32xxQ series features devices with integrated self-diagnostics, ISO 26262 ASIL-B readiness, and a wide operating voltage range from 2.7V to 27V, along with high ESD ratings. Prices start at $0.36 for the AH323xQ and AH327xQ, and $0.40 for the AH324xQ and AH328xQ in 3000 piece quantities. These innovations aim to enhance system reliability while simplifying wiring.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the DPO2039DABQ, an AEC-Q100 qualified protection solution for USB Type-C ports. This product is aimed at automotive applications such as head units and in-car charging. It offers low insertion loss with an on-resistance of 300mΩ, ensuring minimal impact on data bandwidth. The DPO2039DABQ protects against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and overvoltage conditions, featuring a rapid fault detection response time of 100ns. Available now for $0.35 in quantities of 3000, this product signifies Diodes' commitment to meeting the growing demand in the automotive sector.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has completed the acquisition of Lite-On Semiconductor (TWSE: 5305) for approximately $446 million, with LSC shareholders receiving TWD 42.50 each. The acquisition enhances Diodes' discrete product offerings and positions it strongly in the Automotive and Industrial markets. Expected revenue contribution from LSC is $17 million for Q4 2020 and $0.30 to earnings per share for 2021. This transaction is anticipated to be immediately accretive to Diodes’ earnings per share, supporting its strategic growth plan and future profitability improvements.