Silicon semiconductor

Pakal is a next-gen Fabless Power Semiconductor company. 

We intend to revolutionize the high-voltage silicon power conversion market.

Silicon semiconductor

Pakal is a next-gen Fabless Power Semiconductor company. 

We intend to revolutionize the high-voltage silicon power conversion market.

Silicon semiconductor

Pakal is a next-gen Fabless Power Semiconductor company. 

We intend to revolutionize the high-voltage silicon power conversion market.

Silicon semiconductor

Pakal is a next-gen Fabless Power Semiconductor company. 

We intend to revolutionize the high-voltage silicon power conversion market.

We are here to make a difference and to make power conversion simpler and better. We have assembled the best technical team in the world to solve old power-conversion problems with novel physics in simple silicon.

We are here to make a difference and to make power conversion simpler and better. We have assembled the best technical team in the world to solve old power-conversion problems with novel physics in simple silicon.

We are here to make a difference and to make power conversion simpler and better. We have assembled the best technical team in the world to solve old power-conversion problems with novel physics in simple silicon.

We are here to make a difference and to make power conversion simpler and better. We have assembled the best technical team in the world to solve old power-conversion problems with novel physics in simple silicon.

We seek long-term partners to scale with us as we improve power conversion everywhere. 

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Pakal’s IGTO(t) core cell is a platform technology just like the Trench/Fieldstop IGBT core cell. The IGTO(t) core cell will scale into every application, voltage and current rating where the IGBT goes - and beyond.

Our technical team includes the inventor of the Trench MOSFET as well as the creators of the SBR and FERD diode families. We are a world-class team of seasoned entrepreneurs, foundry and silicon-process and business experts.

We know silicon and we know power. 

Our team has over 150 years of collective experience in the semiconductor field and over 400 issued patents.

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Innovation team

Leadership team

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Richard Blanchard, PhD

Co-Founder & Executive Chair

The sole inventor of Trench MOSFETS – a $7 billion global annual industry. He has over 40 years of combined industry, research, academic, and consulting experience. His research covers semiconductor device and electronics design, semiconductor device physics, semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment, failure analysis, and reverse engineering of semiconductor devices and electronic circuits. His work has resulted in more than 280 U.S. issued patents. He has also authored or co-authored many books and numerous articles dealing with semiconductor design, process development, and failure analysis.

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Richard Blanchard, PhD

Co-Founder & Executive Chair

The sole inventor of Trench MOSFETS – a $7 billion global annual industry. He has over 40 years of combined industry, research, academic, and consulting experience. His research covers semiconductor device and electronics design, semiconductor device physics, semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment, failure analysis, and reverse engineering of semiconductor devices and electronic circuits. His work has resulted in more than 280 U.S. issued patents. He has also authored or co-authored many books and numerous articles dealing with semiconductor design, process development, and failure analysis.

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Richard Blanchard, PhD

Co-Founder & Executive Chair

The sole inventor of Trench MOSFETS – a $7 billion global annual industry. He has over 40 years of combined industry, research, academic, and consulting experience. His research covers semiconductor device and electronics design, semiconductor device physics, semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment, failure analysis, and reverse engineering of semiconductor devices and electronic circuits. His work has resulted in more than 280 U.S. issued patents. He has also authored or co-authored many books and numerous articles dealing with semiconductor design, process development, and failure analysis.

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Vladimir Rodov, PhD

Chief Scientist

40 years of deep technical innovation and management for semiconductor device projects. Significant multi-site, multi-cultural technical management experience. Leading inventor of new physics for power semiconductor devices. A proven innovator in silicon device physics Dr. Rodov is the inventor of the SBR and FERD families of novel diode replacements and co-inventor of the Pakal breakthrough IGTO(t) power switch.

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Vladimir Rodov, PhD

Chief Scientist

40 years of deep technical innovation and management for semiconductor device projects. Significant multi-site, multi-cultural technical management experience. Leading inventor of new physics for power semiconductor devices. A proven innovator in silicon device physics Dr. Rodov is the inventor of the SBR and FERD families of novel diode replacements and co-inventor of the Pakal breakthrough IGTO(t) power switch.

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Vladimir Rodov, PhD

Chief Scientist

40 years of deep technical innovation and management for semiconductor device projects. Significant multi-site, multi-cultural technical management experience. Leading inventor of new physics for power semiconductor devices. A proven innovator in silicon device physics Dr. Rodov is the inventor of the SBR and FERD families of novel diode replacements and co-inventor of the Pakal breakthrough IGTO(t) power switch.

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Benjamin Quinones

Co-Founder & CEO

25 years of experience in startup formation, strategic guidance, vendor management and business growth. Ben’s expertise includes 15 years in power semiconductors with a focus on strategic business development, operations & deep technology commercialization. He has extensive international business experience in Europe and Asia.

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Benjamin Quinones

Co-Founder & CEO

25 years of experience in startup formation, strategic guidance, vendor management and business growth. Ben’s expertise includes 15 years in power semiconductors with a focus on strategic business development, operations & deep technology commercialization. He has extensive international business experience in Europe and Asia.

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Benjamin Quinones

Co-Founder & CEO

25 years of experience in startup formation, strategic guidance, vendor management and business growth. Ben’s expertise includes 15 years in power semiconductors with a focus on strategic business development, operations & deep technology commercialization. He has extensive international business experience in Europe and Asia.

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Paul Moore

Technology & Product Development

With 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Paul is an expert in IGTO device development, TCAD software, innovative lab setups for device characterization and has supported hundreds of ICs in production. Holding 30 patents, Paul has contributed significantly to non-volatile memory development, advances in high voltage technology and discrete device optimization.

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Paul Moore

Technology & Product Development

With 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Paul is an expert in IGTO device development, TCAD software, innovative lab setups for device characterization and has supported hundreds of ICs in production. Holding 30 patents, Paul has contributed significantly to non-volatile memory development, advances in high voltage technology and discrete device optimization.

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Paul Moore

Technology & Product Development

With 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Paul is an expert in IGTO device development, TCAD software, innovative lab setups for device characterization and has supported hundreds of ICs in production. Holding 30 patents, Paul has contributed significantly to non-volatile memory development, advances in high voltage technology and discrete device optimization.

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Susanne Furner

Operations, Finance & Information Technology

25 years supporting high-growth companies engaged in transformative development by leading digital technology programs with focus on finance, execution and customer success.  Susanne has delivered programs for fortune 500 companies in multiple industries in the UK and USA with expertise in Enterprise Systems and Predictive & ML Analytics.

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Susanne Furner

Operations, Finance & Information Technology

25 years supporting high-growth companies engaged in transformative development by leading digital technology programs with focus on finance, execution and customer success.  Susanne has delivered programs for fortune 500 companies in multiple industries in the UK and USA with expertise in Enterprise Systems and Predictive & ML Analytics.

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Susanne Furner

Operations, Finance & Information Technology

25 years supporting high-growth companies engaged in transformative development by leading digital technology programs with focus on finance, execution and customer success.  Susanne has delivered programs for fortune 500 companies in multiple industries in the UK and USA with expertise in Enterprise Systems and Predictive & ML Analytics.

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Hidenori Akiyama

Co-Founder & Japan Lead

35 years experience in IC development and manufacturing of CCD image sensor, DSP, CMOS logic, SRAM, EEPROM, discrete diode and many other devices. Hidenori has expertise in process and device development, process integration, process and device simulation, IC layout, electrical testing and assembly process.

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Hidenori Akiyama

Co-Founder & Japan Lead

35 years experience in IC development and manufacturing of CCD image sensor, DSP, CMOS logic, SRAM, EEPROM, discrete diode and many other devices. Hidenori has expertise in process and device development, process integration, process and device simulation, IC layout, electrical testing and assembly process.

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Hidenori Akiyama

Co-Founder & Japan Lead

35 years experience in IC development and manufacturing of CCD image sensor, DSP, CMOS logic, SRAM, EEPROM, discrete diode and many other devices. Hidenori has expertise in process and device development, process integration, process and device simulation, IC layout, electrical testing and assembly process.

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Alex Sinar

Strategic Operations Development

Alex brings over 33 years of Silicon Valley experience in development and high volume production of Integrated Circuits and module level products with a focus on power semiconductors and systems. Alex has successfully traveled the various paths from small startups to billion dollar enterprises. As a senior executive Alex frequently met with tier-one customers (Apple, GE, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Panasonic, Mitsumi etc.) and with their ODM’s in Asia.

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Alex Sinar

Strategic Operations Development

Alex brings over 33 years of Silicon Valley experience in development and high volume production of Integrated Circuits and module level products with a focus on power semiconductors and systems. Alex has successfully traveled the various paths from small startups to billion dollar enterprises. As a senior executive Alex frequently met with tier-one customers (Apple, GE, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Panasonic, Mitsumi etc.) and with their ODM’s in Asia.

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Alex Sinar

Strategic Operations Development

Alex brings over 33 years of Silicon Valley experience in development and high volume production of Integrated Circuits and module level products with a focus on power semiconductors and systems. Alex has successfully traveled the various paths from small startups to billion dollar enterprises. As a senior executive Alex frequently met with tier-one customers (Apple, GE, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Panasonic, Mitsumi etc.) and with their ODM’s in Asia.

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Christopher Rocneanu

Business Development

Chris has extensive experience in Business Development and Technical Sales in the power electronics industry. Chis has developed markets, designed power device solutions and built multibillion dollar customer accounts at various semiconductor manufacturers including CREE and ROHM Semiconductor.

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Christopher Rocneanu

Business Development

Chris has extensive experience in Business Development and Technical Sales in the power electronics industry. Chis has developed markets, designed power device solutions and built multibillion dollar customer accounts at various semiconductor manufacturers including CREE and ROHM Semiconductor.

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Christopher Rocneanu

Business Development

Chris has extensive experience in Business Development and Technical Sales in the power electronics industry. Chis has developed markets, designed power device solutions and built multibillion dollar customer accounts at various semiconductor manufacturers including CREE and ROHM Semiconductor.

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Michael Doktor

Sales

Michael’s expertise ranges from sales and negotiation of €50 million + deals, to leading highly technical projects, to advising top management and boards on strategy and restructuring. Michael founded a consulting and business development company and has held various roles in €50 billion + industrial companies.

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Michael Doktor

Sales

Michael’s expertise ranges from sales and negotiation of €50 million + deals, to leading highly technical projects, to advising top management and boards on strategy and restructuring. Michael founded a consulting and business development company and has held various roles in €50 billion + industrial companies.

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Michael Doktor

Sales

Michael’s expertise ranges from sales and negotiation of €50 million + deals, to leading highly technical projects, to advising top management and boards on strategy and restructuring. Michael founded a consulting and business development company and has held various roles in €50 billion + industrial companies.

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Our sampling program is underway for our initial 650 V 40 and 30 A products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.

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Our sampling program is underway for our initial 650 V 40 and 30 A products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.

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Contact us

Our sampling program is underway for our initial 650 V 40 and 30 A products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.

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Contact us

Our sampling program is underway for our initial 650 V 40 and 30 A products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.