Polar Semiconductor was recently featured on 60 Minutes as part of a report examining the global helium shortage and why this limited resource matters to industries far beyond its most familiar uses. The 60 Minutes…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., USA and Leuven, Belgium, October 12, 2026 – Polar Semiconductor, LLC (“Polar”), a U.S.-owned and operated foundry specializing in high-voltage, power, and sensor technologies, and IC-Link by imec, imec’s design and manufacturing service, today…
Semiconductors sit at the center of modern life. They power vehicles, industrial automation, communications infrastructure, AI data centers, defense platforms, medical technologies, and countless systems that people and organizations depend on every day. As demand…
Foundry collaboration strengthens supply stability and supports growth in AI server infrastructure, robotics, industrial, and automotive applications Bloomington, Minnesota, USA / Nijmegen, Netherlands; May 27, 2026 - Polar Semiconductor, LLC and Nexperia B.V. today…
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, in collaboration with Polar Semiconductor and Honeywell Aerospace, is establishing a first-of-its-kind academic-industry Spin Technology Center to advance the state’s growing microelectronics and semiconductor industry. The $5.7 million project…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Polar Semiconductor is pleased to announce that its Quality Management System (QMS) has achieved certification conforming to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 for the manufacture of semiconductor wafers. The certification audit was conducted…
HSINCHU, Taiwan, and BLOOMINGTON, Minn., December 4, 2025 – United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC: TWSE: 2303)(“UMC”), a leading global semiconductor foundry, and Polar Semiconductor, LLC (“Polar”), a U.S.-owned and operated foundry specializing in high-voltage, power,…
When you think of the devices that power our world—smartphones, cars, computers, and even dishwashers—it’s easy to forget the hidden heroes behind the technology: the people who keep semiconductor manufacturing running. Among them are semiconductor…
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, semiconductor innovation isn't happening in isolation. It’s being fueled by strong partnerships between universities and industry leaders. As chips become more complex and essential to nearly every sector—from automotive…
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA, September 18, 2025—iDEAL Semiconductor confirms that its ultra-efficient SuperQ™ silicon power devices are now in production at Polar Semiconductor, a leading foundry specializing in high-voltage, power, and sensor technologies. SuperQ represents the…
