Polar Semiconductor and Nexperia have entered into a manufacturing partnership under which Polar’s semiconductor foundry in Minnesota will produce next-generation power MOSFET devices for the Dutch semiconductor company.
The agreement is designed to support rising demand for power semiconductors used in artificial intelligence server infrastructure, robotics, industrial equipment and automotive applications.
Under the collaboration, Nexperia will develop a portfolio of power metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) covering multiple voltage classes and package formats, while Polar Semiconductor will provide manufacturing capacity through its U.S.-based wafer fabrication facility.
The companies did not disclose financial terms of the agreement, planned production volumes or a timeline for the start of manufacturing.
The partnership strengthens Polar Semiconductor’s position as a specialist foundry focused on power semiconductors, sensors and high-voltage devices.
Based in Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor operates a fully domestic manufacturing facility in the United States and holds IATF 16949 certification, a quality management standard widely used in the automotive industry. The company said it brings more than 60 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience and over 25 years of automotive supply expertise to the collaboration.
Nexperia’s existing power semiconductor portfolio includes several advanced packaging technologies, including LFPAK, CCPAK and MLPAK solutions, which are designed to improve thermal performance and power density in automotive and industrial applications.
Fredrik Öberg, who leads Nexperia’s MOSFET business group, said expanding the company’s power semiconductor offerings remains a strategic priority.
“Investing in future technologies and expanding our power MOSFET portfolio are central to Nexperia’s strategy,” said Fredrik Öberg, General Manager of the Business Group MOS at Nexperia.
The partnership is also intended to strengthen supply chain resilience at a time when semiconductor manufacturers are seeking to diversify production capacity and reduce supply chain risks.
“By working closely with Polar Semiconductor, we are securing reliable capacity and providing our customers with a strong, stable, and resilient supply foundation to support future growth,” said Stefan Tilger, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Nexperia.
The agreement reflects a broader trend within the semiconductor industry toward expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for strategically important components, particularly those used in electric vehicles, industrial automation systems and data centre infrastructure.
As demand for power electronics continues to rise, driven by electrification, artificial intelligence and advanced industrial technologies, manufacturers are increasingly seeking regional production partnerships to improve supply security and support future growth.
