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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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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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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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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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Amy Cunha

PR & Marketing

Amy Cunha is a communications strategist specializing in positioning breakthrough technologies for market and investor impact. With a background spanning consumer, innovation, and sustainability sectors, she brings a unique ability to translate complex engineering into clear, compelling narratives. At Pakal, she leads brand and communications strategy, supporting investor engagement, industry visibility, and strategic storytelling as the company advances next-generation power semiconductor solutions.

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Amy Cunha

PR & Marketing

Amy Cunha is a communications strategist specializing in positioning breakthrough technologies for market and investor impact. With a background spanning consumer, innovation, and sustainability sectors, she brings a unique ability to translate complex engineering into clear, compelling narratives. At Pakal, she leads brand and communications strategy, supporting investor engagement, industry visibility, and strategic storytelling as the company advances next-generation power semiconductor solutions.

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Our sampling program is ongoing for our initial 650 and 1200 V products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.

Type Name
Voltage/Current@ Tc=100°C
Copak diode rating
Package

PAK30F65F

650 V 30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK30D65F

650 V 30 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK40F65F

650 V 40 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK40D65F

650 V 40 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK30F120F

1200 V 30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK75F65F

650 V 75 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK50D65F

650 V 50 Amp

None

D2PAK

PAK40F65F

650 V 40 Amp

Full/Half

D2PAK

*Released Products are highlighted.
More coming soon, check with Sales

Wind generation eletricity

Contact us

Our sampling program is ongoing for our initial 650 and 1200 V products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.

Type Name
Voltage/Current@ Tc=100°C
Copak diode rating
Package

PAK30F65F

650 V 30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK30D65F

650 V 30 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK40F65F

650 V 40 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK40D65F

650 V 40 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK30F120F

1200 V 30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK75F65F

650 V 75 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK50D65F

650 V 50 Amp

None

D2PAK

PAK40F65F

650 V 40 Amp

Full/Half

D2PAK

*Released Products are highlighted.
More coming soon, check with Sales

Wind generation eletricity

Contact us

Our sampling program is ongoing for our initial 650 and 1200 V products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.

Type Name
Voltage/Current@ Tc=
100°C
Copak diode rating
Package

PAK30F65F

650 V
30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK30D65F

650 V
30 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK40F65F

650 V
40 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK40D65F

650 V
40 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK30F120F

1200 V
30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK75F65F

650 V
75 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK50D65F

650 V
50 Amp

None

D2PAK

PAK40F65F

650 V
40 Amp

Full/Half

D2PAK

*Released Products are highlighted.
More coming soon, check with Sales

Wind generation eletricity

Contact us

Our sampling program is ongoing for our initial 650 and 1200 V products. If you have a sales or general enquiry, we would love to hear from you.

Type Name

Voltage/
Current

@ Tc=100°C

Copak diode rating
Package

PAK30F65F

650 V 30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK30D65F

650 V 30 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK40F65F

650 V 40 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK40D65F

650 V 40 Amp

None

T0-247

PAK30F120F

1200 V 30 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK75F65F

650 V 75 Amp

Full/Half

T0-247

PAK50D65F

650 V 50 Amp

None

D2PAK

PAK40F65F

650 V 40 Amp

Full/Half

D2PAK

*Released Products are highlighted.
More coming soon, check with Sales