Silvaco Announces Strategic Partnership with APEC to Advance Silicon Carbide Power Device Development

Rhea-AI Summary

Silvaco (Nasdaq: SVCO) announced an expanded strategic partnership with Advanced Power Electronics Corp (APEC) on March 30, 2026. APEC committed to broader deployment of Silvaco's Victory Device 2D TCAD, Gateway integration, and SmartSpice solutions to accelerate silicon carbide power device development and time-to-market.

The collaboration targets improved device performance, DTCO workflows, and faster design-to-circuit validation across automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics applications.

News Market Reaction – SVCO

+2.90%

+2.90% Session close to close

In the Mar 30 session, SVCO gained 2.90%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement underscores Silvaco’s strategy of deepening customer engagement by embedding its T...

Analysis

This announcement underscores Silvaco’s strategy of deepening customer engagement by embedding its TCAD, EDA, and SPICE solutions into key silicon carbide power device workflows at APEC. Historically, similar partnerships produced modestly positive share moves of about 1.68%, while earnings and capital-raising steps have been more impactful. Investors may watch how this collaboration translates into product adoption, revenue growth, and any further use of the existing $50,000,000 shelf registration.

Previous Partnership Reports

1 past event · Latest: Dec 20 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 20	Strategic partnership	Positive	+1.7%	Sales partnership with Micon Global to expand EMEA reach for TCAD and EDA tools.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Partnership news previously led to a modest positive reaction of 1.68%, suggesting investors have treated such deals as incremental positives rather than major catalysts.

Recent Company History

Over the past several months, Silvaco has combined strategic and financial milestones. Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Mar 12, 2026 showed $18.3M Q4 revenue and $63.1M for FY 2025, with a strong +52.42% price reaction. Product and IP announcements in late 2025 and early 2026, along with conference participation, drew smaller but generally positive moves. A prior partnership announcement on Dec 20, 2024 produced a 1.68% gain, framing today’s APEC partnership as part of an ongoing collaboration strategy.

Key Terms

sip, spice, design technology co-optimization (dtco), silicon carbide

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sip technical

"provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable innovative semiconducto"

A Securities Information Processor (SIP) is the centralized system that collects and publishes the official best bid and offer prices and recent trades across multiple stock exchanges, acting like a single public scoreboard that shows the prevailing market price. Investors rely on it to see a consolidated, trustworthy view of price and volume so they can make timely buy or sell decisions; differences between the SIP and faster exchange feeds can affect execution quality and perceived market fairness.

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spice technical

"SmartSpice delivers fast, accurate SPICE simulation for power device characterization "

Spice is a common name for synthetic cannabinoid products sold as herbal blends or liquids that mimic marijuana’s effects but are chemically different. Regulators treat these substances as controlled or hazardous because they can cause unpredictable health harms and trigger recalls, bans, or criminal enforcement; for investors, that means sudden legal risk, liability, regulatory compliance costs, and shifts in demand that can affect companies across retail, testing, health care, and chemicals.

design technology co-optimization (dtco) technical

"these solutions enable APEC to perform Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) and a"

Design technology co-optimization (DTCO) is the coordinated tuning of a chip’s design and the factory processes used to make it so both are optimized together rather than separately. Think of tailoring a suit while the clothing machines are adjusted at the same time — it improves performance, manufacturing yield and cost efficiency. For investors, DTCO matters because it can speed time-to-market, raise production yields and reduce unit costs, directly affecting competitiveness and profit margins.

silicon carbide medical

"accelerate its development of advanced silicon carbide power devices while optimizing"

Silicon carbide is a hard, durable material made from silicon and carbon, often used in industrial applications like cutting tools and electronics. Its ability to withstand high temperatures and conduct electricity efficiently makes it valuable in manufacturing advanced electronic devices. For investors, companies working with silicon carbide are seen as key players in the growing market for high-performance electronics and energy-efficient technologies.

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APEC Expands Adoption of Silvaco's Victory™ TCAD and EDA Solutions to Accelerate Next-Generation Power Semiconductor Innovation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) ("Silvaco" or the "Company"), a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable innovative semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and automation, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (APEC), a leading developer of silicon and silicon carbide power devices based in Taiwan.

APEC has significantly upgraded and expanded its technology and design flows with more of Silvaco's leading technology solutions. APEC has made a long-term commitment to deploying Victory Device 2D simulation tools along with Gateway™ and SmartSpice™ solutions. This expanded deployment will enable APEC to accelerate its development of advanced silicon carbide power devices while optimizing device performance and time-to-market.

"We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Silvaco as we accelerate development of Silicon Carbide products," said Dr. CS Chang, President of APEC. "Silvaco's solutions are an integral part of our design flow, enabling us to explore complex device physics and optimize our SiC technologies. The combination of Victory Device, Gateway, and SmartSpice provides us with a comprehensive solution that bridges the gap between process development and circuit design, allowing us to deliver superior silicon carbide power solutions to our customers."

The partnership reflects APEC's strategic commitment to leveraging advanced simulation tools to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving power electronics market. With applications spanning automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics, APEC's silicon and silicon carbide devices require sophisticated modeling capabilities that Silvaco's industry-leading TCAD and EDA solutions provide.

"We are excited to deepen our relationship with APEC," said Ian Chen, Chief Revenue Officer at Silvaco Group. "APEC's commitment to our solutions demonstrates the critical role that advanced TCAD and EDA solutions play in accelerating power device innovation. Their long-term commitment reinforces the clear value created by our solutions. We look forward to supporting APEC as they push the boundaries of silicon carbide power device technology."

Silvaco's Victory TCAD platform enables comprehensive process and device simulation for power semiconductors. Gateway provides seamless integration between TCAD and circuit simulation. SmartSpice delivers fast, accurate SPICE simulation for power device characterization and circuit design. Together, these solutions enable APEC to perform Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) and accelerate the development of next-generation power devices with improved performance, reliability, and efficiency.

About APEC

Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (APEC) is a leading developer and manufacturer of silicon and silicon carbide power semiconductor devices. With expertise spanning device design, process technology, and manufacturing, APEC delivers innovative power solutions for automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics applications. For more information, visit www.a-power.com.tw.

About Silvaco

Silvaco is a provider of AI-enabled TCAD and EDA solutions, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation. Silvaco’s solutions are used for semiconductor and photonics processes, devices, and systems development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, foundries, photonics, internet of things, and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has a global presence with offices located in North America, Europe, Brazil, China, Egypt, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Learn more at silvaco.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected benefits of the partnership, future product capabilities, and market opportunities. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks related to product development, customer adoption, market conditions, and competitive factors. Silvaco disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What did Silvaco (SVCO) announce about its partnership with APEC on March 30, 2026?

Silvaco expanded a long-term partnership with APEC to deploy Victory Device, Gateway, and SmartSpice across APEC's design flows. According to the company, this commitment is intended to speed silicon carbide power device development and improve device performance and time-to-market.

How will APEC use Silvaco's Victory TCAD and SmartSpice tools to develop SiC devices for SVCO investors?

APEC will use Victory Device for 2D process and device simulation and SmartSpice for fast SPICE characterization. According to the company, Gateway links TCAD outputs to circuit simulation to enable DTCO and accelerate prototype-to-product validation.

What applications will benefit from the Silvaco–APEC collaboration mentioned in the March 30, 2026 release?

The partnership targets automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics power-device applications. According to the company, these sectors require advanced modeling to optimize silicon and silicon carbide device reliability, efficiency, and performance.

Does the Silvaco announcement on March 30, 2026 explain the commercial terms or financial impact for SVCO?

The announcement does not disclose contract values or specific commercial terms tied to revenue impact. According to the company, APEC made a long-term deployment commitment but no financial figures were provided in the release.

What technical benefits does Silvaco say Gateway integration brings to APEC's SVCO-related workflows?

Gateway provides seamless integration between TCAD and circuit simulation to bridge process and circuit design. According to the company, this enables APEC to perform design-technology co-optimization and accelerate device characterization and circuit-level validation.