Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Strengthens Power Management Portfolio with Pakal Technologies Global Technology Partner Agreement
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) has announced a global technology partner agreement with Pakal Technologies to distribute their groundbreaking 650V and 1200V IGTO(t) silicon power semiconductor solutions. The IGTO(t) (Insulated Gate Turn-Off Thyristor) is the first new high-voltage silicon power semiconductor in 40 years, offering up to 30% lower conduction losses compared to modern IGBTs.
The technology serves as a direct drop-in upgrade for modern IGBTs, targeting applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, welding, solar, robotics, and industrial power conversion. Pakal has already begun commercial shipments of both voltage variants in various current and package formats.
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) ha annunciato un accordo globale di partnership tecnologica con Pakal Technologies per la distribuzione delle loro innovative soluzioni in semiconduttori di potenza in silicio IGTO(t) da 650V e 1200V. L'IGTO(t) (Thyristor ad Accensione tramite Gate Isolato) rappresenta il primo nuovo semiconduttore di potenza in silicio ad alta tensione degli ultimi 40 anni, offrendo fino a un 30% di perdite di conduzione inferiori rispetto agli IGBT moderni.
Questa tecnologia è un aggiornamento diretto e compatibile per gli IGBT attuali, destinata ad applicazioni in veicoli elettrici, sistemi di energie rinnovabili, saldatura, solare, robotica e conversione industriale di potenza. Pakal ha già avviato le spedizioni commerciali di entrambe le varianti di tensione in diversi formati di corrente e package.
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) ha anunciado un acuerdo global de asociación tecnológica con Pakal Technologies para distribuir sus innovadoras soluciones de semiconductores de potencia de silicio IGTO(t) de 650V y 1200V. El IGTO(t) (Tiristor de Encendido por Puerta Aislada) es el primer semiconductor de potencia de silicio de alta tensión nuevo en 40 años, ofreciendo hasta un 30% menos pérdidas de conducción en comparación con los IGBT modernos.
Esta tecnología funciona como una mejora directa y compatible para los IGBT actuales, enfocándose en aplicaciones en vehículos eléctricos, sistemas de energía renovable, soldadura, solar, robótica y conversión industrial de potencia. Pakal ya ha comenzado los envíos comerciales de ambas variantes de voltaje en diversos formatos de corriente y empaquetado.
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL)는 Pakal Technologies와 글로벌 기술 파트너십 계약을 체결하여 획기적인 650V 및 1200V IGTO(t) 실리콘 전력 반도체 솔루션을 배포한다고 발표했습니다. IGTO(t) (절연 게이트 턴오프 사이리스터)는 40년 만에 처음 등장한 새로운 고전압 실리콘 전력 반도체로, 최신 IGBT에 비해 최대 30% 낮은 도통 손실을 제공합니다.
이 기술은 최신 IGBT의 직접 대체 업그레이드로서 전기차, 재생 에너지 시스템, 용접, 태양광, 로봇공학, 산업용 전력 변환 등의 응용 분야를 목표로 합니다. Pakal은 이미 다양한 전류 및 패키지 형식의 두 전압 버전에 대해 상업적 출하를 시작했습니다.
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ : RELL) a annoncé un accord mondial de partenariat technologique avec Pakal Technologies pour distribuer leurs solutions révolutionnaires de semi-conducteurs de puissance en silicium IGTO(t) de 650V et 1200V. L'IGTO(t) (Thyristor à grille isolée) est le premier nouveau semi-conducteur de puissance haute tension en silicium depuis 40 ans, offrant jusqu'à 30 % de pertes de conduction en moins par rapport aux IGBT modernes.
Cette technologie constitue une mise à niveau directe et compatible des IGBT modernes, ciblant des applications dans les véhicules électriques, systèmes d’énergies renouvelables, soudage, solaire, robotique et conversion industrielle de puissance. Pakal a déjà commencé les expéditions commerciales des deux variantes de tension dans divers formats de courant et de boîtier.
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) hat eine globale Technologiepartnerschaft mit Pakal Technologies angekündigt, um ihre bahnbrechenden 650V- und 1200V-IGTO(t)-Silizium-Leistungshalbleiterlösungen zu vertreiben. Der IGTO(t) (Isoliert-gesteuerter Thyristor) ist der erste neue Hochvolt-Silizium-Leistungshalbleiter seit 40 Jahren und bietet bis zu 30 % geringere Leitungsverluste im Vergleich zu modernen IGBTs.
Die Technologie dient als direkter, kompatibler Ersatz für moderne IGBTs und richtet sich an Anwendungen in Elektrofahrzeugen, erneuerbaren Energiesystemen, Schweißtechnik, Solar, Robotik und industrieller Leistungsumwandlung. Pakal hat bereits mit der kommerziellen Auslieferung beider Spannungsvarianten in verschiedenen Strom- und Gehäuseformaten begonnen.
- First major innovation in high-voltage silicon power semiconductors in 40 years
- Up to 30% lower conduction losses compared to modern IGBTs
- Direct drop-in replacement capability for existing IGBT applications
- Commercial shipments already underway for both 650V and 1200V products
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RELL partners with Pakal to distribute revolutionary silicon power switches offering 30% efficiency gains across EV and renewable energy markets.
Richardson Electronics' new partnership with Pakal Technologies represents a significant technological advancement in the power semiconductor space. The agreement centers around Pakal's groundbreaking IGTO(t) - Insulated Gate Turn-Off Thyristor technology, which is noteworthy for being the first new high-voltage silicon power semiconductor developed in 40 years since the introduction of IGBTs.
The technical specifications reveal compelling advantages: these components deliver up to
What makes this technology particularly disruptive is its implementation as a direct drop-in replacement for existing IGBTs while maintaining cost-effective silicon pricing. This dramatically lowers adoption barriers for manufacturers across multiple industries, eliminating the need for expensive redesigns.
The market applications span several high-growth sectors including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, welding equipment, solar inverters, robotics, and industrial power conversion. This diversification across multiple electrification-driven industries provides significant market opportunity.
The announcement that commercial shipments of both 650V and 1200V IGTO(t) products are already underway indicates product maturity and readiness for market integration. For Richardson Electronics, this partnership strengthens their power management portfolio with genuinely innovative technology that addresses efficiency challenges in rapidly growing markets where thermal management and power loss are critical constraints.
Pakal Technologies, a Silicon Innovator Delivering 650 Volts and 1200 Volts IGTO(t)
LAFOX, Ill., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today announced a global technology partner agreement with Pakal Technologies, Inc., a cutting-edge innovator in silicon power semiconductor solutions. Under this agreement, Richardson Electronics will partner with Pakal to supply customers with Pakal’s advanced 650V and 1200V silicon-based power switches—delivering breakthrough efficiency to customers worldwide.
Pakal Technologies has developed the groundbreaking IGTO(t) - Insulated Gate Turn-Off Thyristor structure. This is the first new high-voltage silicon power semiconductor to be released since the IGBT was introduced 40 years ago. The IGTO(t) is a direct drop-in upgrade for modern IGBTs. Pakal Technologies’ IGTO(t) offers up to
“Richardson Electronics is the ideal technology partner to help bring our transformative technology to market,” said Ben Quiñones, CEO of Pakal Technologies. “Their global reach and experience launching high-performance power products makes them a powerful ally as we drive the future of electrification.”
“We are proud to welcome Pakal Technologies to our portfolio of technology partners,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “Their latest product innovation represents a significant advancement and will play a critical role in delivering power conversion solutions that address a pressing need in the market.”
Pakal’s initial commercial shipments are underway for its 650 V and 1200V IGTO(t) products in various current and package formats. For more information or to speak with a member of the Richardson Electronics team, please contact us today.
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About Pakal Technologies
Pakal Technologies is a pioneering power semiconductor company redefining silicon switch performance with its proprietary IGTO(t) architecture. Offering ultra-low switching losses, high reliability, and cost advantages, Pakal’s platform supports next-generation electrification in automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and grid applications. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Visit https://pakal-tech.com/ for more information.
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