Diodes Incorporated
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Headquarters | Plano , United States |
Key people | Gary Yu (President and CEO), Dr. Keh Shew Lu (Chairman and CEO) |
| Products | Application-specific standard devices including diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection components, functional arrays, logic gates, amplifiers, comparators, Hall effect and temperature sensors; power management solutions; timing devices; connectivity modules; switching components; signal integrity products |
Number of employees | 8400 (2024) |
Diodes Incorporated operates as an international semiconductor producer focusing on application-specific standard devices within discrete, logic, analog, and mixed-signal sectors. The company caters to industries including consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive by providing an extensive range of products such as diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection components, functional arrays, logic gates, amplifiers, comparators, as well as Hall effect and temperature sensors. Its portfolio of power management solutions features LED drivers, AC-DC converters and controllers, DC-DC switching and linear voltage regulators, voltage references, USB power switches, load switches, voltage supervisors, and motor controllers. Furthermore, Diodes offers timing devices, connectivity modules, switching components, and signal integrity products designed for high-speed applications. In January 2024, the company introduced three dual-channel power switches aimed specifically at the automotive sector.
The firm focuses on end-user equipment markets including satellite TV set-top boxes, portable DVD players, data communication devices, ADSL modems, power supply units, non-life-support medical equipment, personal computers and laptops, flat panel displays, digital cameras, mobile phones, wireless LAN access points, brushless DC motor fans, serial connectivity solutions, and automotive applications.
Growth has been driven through targeted acquisitions that strengthen both market presence and product lines. Notable purchases include Zetex Semiconductors in 2008, Power Analog Microelectronics in 2012, Pericom Semiconductor in 2015, the Greenock wafer fabrication facility from Texas Instruments in 2019, Lite-On Semiconductor in 2020, and onsemi’s South Portland wafer fab in 2022—along with the transfer of all associated personnel.
Based in Plano, Texas, Diodes Incorporated recorded $1.31 billion in revenue for 2024 with an operating profit of $50.4 million and a net profit of $44 million. The organization employs roughly 8,400 individuals worldwide across 32 sites.
On January 2nd, 2024, Gary Yu was elevated to the roles of President and CEO. Meanwhile, Dr. Keh Shew Lu continues as Chairman and CEO through at least May 2027—ensuring strategic leadership continuity to support ongoing business expansion and industry impact.