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Diodes Incorporated reports recurring developments in application-specific semiconductors for automotive, industrial, computing, consumer electronics, and communications markets. Its updates cover earnings trends, margin and utilization commentary, business outlooks, and market mix, including the contribution of automotive and industrial product revenue.
The company also announces product additions across discrete, analog, logic, and mixed-signal categories, including MOSFETs, power management devices, PCIe clock generators, ReDrivers, sensors, rectifiers, and protection devices. News commonly ties these products to automotive lighting, 48V vehicle systems, data center infrastructure, high-performance computing, and signal-integrity applications.
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) has expanded its silicon carbide (SiC) portfolio with five new 650V SiC Schottky diodes, rated from 4A to 12A. The DSCxxA065LP series features industry-leading figure-of-merit (FOM) and is housed in the T-DFN8080-4 package.
The diodes are designed for high-efficiency power switching applications including DC-DC and AC-DC conversion, renewable energy, data centers (particularly for AI workloads), and industrial motor drives. Key features include negligible switching losses, low forward voltage, and industry-lowest reverse leakage at 20µA (max).
The compact T-DFN8080-4 package (8mm x 8mm x 1mm) includes a large underside heat pad for reduced thermal resistance. Pricing ranges from $1.25 to $2.40 per unit in 2,500-piece quantities across the series.
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) has launched its first automotive-compliant 3D linear Hall effect sensor, the AH4930Q. This innovative device detects magnetic fields in X, Y, and Z directions, enabling high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection for automotive applications.
Key features include:
- 12-bit temperature sensor for accurate compensation
- High-resolution measurement down to 1 Gauss per bit
- I2C interface supporting up to 1Mbps communication
- Three operating modes with power consumption ranging from 13µA to 3.8mA
- Ultra-fast response with 10µs wake-up and 4µs response time
The sensor operates at 2.8V to 5.5V within -40°C to +125°C temperature range. Priced at $0.50 per unit (1,000-piece quantities), it comes in a 6-pin SOT26 package. Applications include infotainment system selectors, stalk gear shifters, door handles, locks, and powered seat adjusters.
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) has launched its first series of advanced InSb Hall element sensors designed for rotation speed detection and current measurement applications. The new sensors come in two series: AHE300 and AHE10x.
The AHE300 supports Hall output voltage classifications C-G (168mV to 370mV) and operates at -40°C to +110°C in SIP-4 packaging, priced at $0.18 per unit in 500-piece quantities. The AHE10x series supports C-H classifications with voltage up to 415mV, operates at -40°C to +125°C in SOT23-4 packaging with various height options, and costs $0.10 per unit in 3,000-piece quantities.
These sensors feature ultra-high sensitivity for reliable operation in weak magnetic fields and low offset voltage (5-7mV) for high-accuracy detection. Target applications include consumer electronics like laptops and mobile phones, home appliances, and industrial uses such as position encoders and brushless motors.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has announced its management team's upcoming participation in two major financial conferences. The first event is the Susquehanna Financial Group (SIG) Technology Conference, scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Lotte Palace Hotel in New York, NY. The second event is the Loop Capital Markets Investor Conference, taking place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the same venue.
Management will be available for meetings with registered attendees during both conference dates. Interested portfolio managers and analysts should contact their respective firms' sales representatives to schedule meetings. The company has noted that webcasts will not be available for either event.
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) reported Q4 2024 financial results with revenue of $339.3 million, exceeding expectations and achieving over 5% growth year-over-year. The company's GAAP gross profit was $110.9 million with a margin of 32.7%, while GAAP net income reached $8.2 million ($0.18 per diluted share).
Key highlights include achieving $81.8 million cash flow from operations and $62.1 million free cash flow. The company maintained its automotive and industrial mix at 42% of total product revenue despite challenging global demand, particularly in Europe and North America. Diodes enters 2025 with strong POS in Asia, improved channel inventory levels, and a solid balance sheet.
For Q1 2025, Diodes expects revenue of approximately $323 million (±3%), representing a 4.8% sequential decrease due to Chinese New Year but showing 7% year-over-year growth. GAAP gross margin is projected at 32.5% (±1%).
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) has nominated Dr. Huey-Jen Jenny Su to its Board of Directors, effective February 3, 2025. Dr. Su, currently an Honorary Professor of Environmental Health at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), brings significant expertise in environmental and occupational health research. She made history as NCKU's first female President in 2015.
Dr. Su's achievements include receiving the Outstanding Professional Global Corporate Sustainability Award (2022), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Leadership Award (2017), and recognition among Asia's top 100 researchers. Her research focuses on air pollution health effects and airborne microbial hazards, including contributions to WHO guidelines for biological agents in indoor environments.
Following her appointment, Diodes' Board will consist of eight directors, with four being female. Dr. Su will await formal election at the May 2025 shareholder meeting before receiving committee assignments.
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) has scheduled its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results announcement for February 11, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, featuring President Gary Yu, CFO Brett Whitmire, and SVP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing Emily Yang.
The financial results will be distributed at 3:05 p.m. Central Time. Investors and analysts can join via phone (US: 1-833-634-2590, International: +1-412-317-6038) or webcast through the company's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available until February 18, 2025 (US: 1-877-344-7529, International: +1-412-317-0088, passcode: 6215367), and the webcast recording will be accessible for approximately 90 days.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the AL8866Q, an automotive-compliant LED driver-controller that expands its portfolio. The device supports multiple topologies including buck, boost, buck-boost, and SEPIC for high-power LED lighting systems. Operating within a 4.7V to 85V input range, it's compatible with 12V, 24V, and 48V battery systems.
Key features include fixed-frequency peak current-mode control, spread spectrum frequency modulation for EMI compliance, and comprehensive fault reporting. The AL8866Q offers superior dimming capabilities with ±12% output current accuracy at low dimming levels and a 100:1 dynamic range. Available in SO-8EP and U-DFN3030-10 packages, priced at $0.50 and $0.48 per 1,000 units respectively.
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) has launched the AL8891Q, expanding its automotive-compliant LED driver portfolio. This synchronous Buck LED driver operates with up to 2A current from a 4.5V to 65V input range, supporting up to 95% duty cycle for longer LED chains.
The device targets automotive lighting applications including daytime running lights, fog lights, turn lights, brake lights, and interior lighting. Key features include constant-on-time control, adjustable switching frequency (200kHz to 2.5MHz), and enhanced EMI performance meeting CISPR 25 Class 5 standards.
The AL8891Q offers dual dimming capabilities, comprehensive protection features, and operates from -40°C to +125°C. It's available in TSSOP-16EP package at $0.78 per unit for 1,000-piece quantities.
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the AL5887Q, a new 36-channel automotive-compliant linear LED current driver. The device supports up to 12 RGB LED modules with three programmable banks and features both I²C and SPI interface options. Each channel is configurable up to 70mA, with automatic power-saving mode of 15µA and ultra-low quiescent shutdown of 1µA.
Key features include fault reporting, overtemperature protection, built-in 16MHz oscillator for PWM dimming, and 3% device-to-device current accuracy. The AL5887Q operates from -40°C to +125°C, comes in a 6mm x 6mm package, and is priced at $1.13 in 1,000-piece quantities. Applications include interior ambient lighting, rear lighting, EV charging indicators, and infotainment systems.