Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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Bloomington, Minnesota
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Since 1962
Polar Semiconductor is a United States-based independent specialty foundry headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, founded in 1962. It manufactures high-voltage power semiconductors and sensors for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, and serves electronics, medical, military-defense, electric-vehicle, and automotive customers. The company is privately held and has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees. In March 2026 it achieved AS9100D certification for aerospace and defense work, and in 2026 it announced a collaboration with imec's IC-Link on 8-inch GaN manufacturing.
Polar Semiconductor at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1962
Headquarters
Bloomington, Minnesota
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
58
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
58
Named foreign suppliers
10
Top origins
Japan · Malaysia · France · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Polar Semiconductor.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced a partnership with Nexperia on power MOSFET manufacturing on 27 May 2026, according to its own website.
Polar Semiconductor operates a 310,000-square-foot facility and holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications, with production covering BCD, CMOS, MOSFET, and GaN technologies.
The company's estimated annual revenue falls in the $100 to $250 million range, and it has been working with the University of Minnesota on a spin technology center launched in May 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
64 years in operation (founded 1962).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Polar Semiconductor is a United States-based independent specialty foundry headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, founded in 1962. It manufactures high-voltage power semiconductors and sensors for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, and serves electronics, medical, military-defense, electric-vehicle, and automotive customers. The company is privately held and has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees. In March 2026 it achieved AS9100D certification for aerospace and defense work, and in 2026 it announced a collaboration with imec's IC-Link on 8-inch GaN manufacturing.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1962 |
Headquarters | Bloomington, Minnesota |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Polar Semiconductor makes
Polar Semiconductor operates a 310,000-square-foot facility and holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications, with production covering BCD, CMOS, MOSFET, and GaN technologies.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Sensor, Semiconductor, Electronics (source: polarsemi.com).
Certifications
Polar Semiconductor is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — polarsemi.com
IATF 16949 — polarsemi.com
ISO 14001 — polarsemi.com
ISO 9001 — polarsemi.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced a partnership with Nexperia on power MOSFET manufacturing on 27 May 2026, according to its own website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 58 inbound shipments across 10 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Malaysia · France · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-10-12 — Polar and IC-Link by imec Collaborate on 8-Inch GaN Manufacturing (polarsemi.com)
2026-06-08 — Tool Moves Expand Capacity in Live Fab | Mortenson (mortenson.com)
2026-05-27 — Polar Semiconductor & Nexperia Partner on Power MOSFET Manufacturing (polarsemi.com)
2026-05-20 — University of Minnesota Launches Spin Technology Center with Polar Semiconductor (polarsemi.com)
2026-03-12 — Polar Semiconductor Achieves AS9100D Certification for Aerospace & Defense (polarsemi.com)
2025-12-04 — UMC & Polar Collaborate for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing (polarsemi.com)
Facilities
Polar Semiconductor is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. Public sources also reference these locations:
Minnesota — polarsemi.com
Company details
The company's estimated annual revenue falls in the $100 to $250 million range, and it has been working with the University of Minnesota on a spin technology center launched in May 2026. Polar Semiconductor was founded in 1962, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 64 years in operation (founded 1962). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Polar Semiconductor make?
Polar Semiconductor is a United States-based independent specialty foundry headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, founded in 1962. It manufactures high-voltage power semiconductors and sensors for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, and serves electronics, medical, military-defense, electric-vehicle, and automotive customers. The company is privately held and has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees. In March 2026 it achieved AS9100D certification for aerospace and defense work, and in 2026 it announced a collaboration with imec's IC-Link on 8-inch GaN manufacturing.
Where is Polar Semiconductor headquartered?
Polar Semiconductor is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota (2800 E Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55425).
When was Polar Semiconductor founded?
Polar Semiconductor was founded in 1962.
How big is Polar Semiconductor?
Polar Semiconductor has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Polar Semiconductor hold?
Polar Semiconductor lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Polar Semiconductor import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 58 inbound shipments for Polar Semiconductor, with top origins including Japan · Malaysia · France · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 952-876-3000
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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