Ampleon
| Industry | Semiconductors |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Vincent Gerritsma (CEO) Kees Schetters (SVP Operations & Strategy) |
Number of employees | 1500+ (2024) |
| Website | https://www.ampleon.com |
Ampleon is a global semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Nijmegen (Gelderland), Netherlands and the former RF Power business division of NXP Semiconductors.
History
[edit]Ampleon was founded in December 2015 and was the former RF Power business of NXP Semiconductors, which had previously been sold to China's JAC Capital for US$1.8 billion in May 2015.[1] In 2017, Ampleon was acquired by Aurora Optoelectronics Co. for US$1.09 billion.[2][3] In 2022, Xichanweixin acquired Ampleon for US$1.48 billion.[4][5]
Products
[edit]Ampleon offers various LDMOS Power Transistors, like the ART2K0TFES,[6] LDMOS Avionics Power Transistors,[7] meant to be used primarily in aviation,[8] as well as GaN-SiC HEMTs, with their newest model CLL3H0914L-700 delivering an output of over 700W at 50V.[9] Additionally, Ampleon began developing 5G mmWave chips for 5G base stations in 2018.[10][11] In 2021, Ampleon released two new wideband LDMOS amplifier series, the BLP15M9S and the BLP15H9S series. Both series of devices deliver 100W and 30W, with the 15MS line additionally delivering 70W and the 15HS line offering an additional 10W output mode.[12]
Locations
[edit]Ampleon has offices in France, Finland, South Korea, the US, the Netherlands, Sweden, Taiwan and China.[13] In 2016, they opened their own package-assembly-test factory in the Philippines, which runs on 100% renewable electricity.[14][15] The plant, located in Cabuyao, Laguna, employs around 1,100 workers.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "NXPs RF Power business becomes Ampleon under new owner". Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Aurora Optoelectronics plans to buy Dutch firm Ampleon via share issue". reuters.com. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "Aurora Optoelectronics to Acquire Dutch Semiconductor Manufacturer Ampleon for USD1 Billion". www.yicaiglobal.com. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "Ampleon - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations". www.cbinsights.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "Chinese chip company Xichanweixin acquires the world's second largest Dutch RF power device provider Ampleon for over $1.48 billion". www.laoyaoba.com. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "ART2K0TFES". everythingrf.com. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Ampleon's 1KW LDMOS Avionics Power Transistor from RFMW". microwavejournal.com. 2016-06-15. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "BLA9H0912L-250". everythingrf.com. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Ampleon launches L Band, GaN-SiC HEMT". compoundsemiconductor.net. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Sivers IMA and Ampleon to Develop mmWave IC for 5G Base Stations". microwavejournal.com. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Sivers IMA and Ampleon agree 5G chip pact". electronicspecifier.com. 2018-12-28. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Ampleon Introduces New Highly Versatile Wideband LDMOS Transistors to Address Broadcast, Industrial, Scientific and Medical Applications". microwavejournal.com. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "Aurora Opto pays $1.1b for Dutch chip maker". financeasia.com. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "Ampleon Explores Potential Tax Advantages in PH to Foster Business Growth". ibselectronics.com. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "Executive Interview: Reinier Beltman, CEO of Ampleon". microwavejournal.com. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "World's top RF power products manufacturer eyes hub in PH". Manila Bulletin. 2023-08-06. Retrieved 2024-01-26.