Power Integrations

Specialties

Power Integrations is the leading supplier of high-​voltage analog integrated circuits for energy-​efficient power conversion. The company’s innovative technology enables compact, energy-​efficient power supplies in a wide range of electronic applications, including LED lighting, cell phone chargers, computers, LCD TVs, DVD players, set-​top boxes, home appliances, telecom networking equipment, and many others. Since 1998, Power Integrations’ patented EcoSmart® technology has saved billions of dollars in standby energy waste and prevented millions of tons of CO2 emissions.

History

Established in 1988.

Headquarters — San Jose, California

Chief Executive — Balu Balakrishnan

Industry — Analog Semiconductors

Employees (2011) — 443

Annual Revenue (2011) — $ 298.7 million

Date of Initial Public Offering — December 1997

Ticker Symbol (NASDAQ) — POWI