Polar Semiconductor

Polar Semiconductor is a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer with over 60 years of experience, headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. Originally founded in 1962 as Control Data, the company has become a specialized pure-play foundry focused on producing power semiconductor devices and sensors for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. The company operates advanced fabrication facilities that manufacture integrated circuits using BCD and BiCMOS technologies, as well as discrete devices like MOSFETs and IGBTs on 8-inch silicon wafers. Polar Semiconductor emphasizes high manufacturing and product quality standards, ensuring its products meet the rigorous demands of its key markets. It offers custom semiconductor manufacturing services, focusing on high-voltage, power, and sensor chips designed for extreme applications. Recent investments exceeding $525 million aim to expand and modernize its Bloomington facility, nearly doubling U.S. production capacity for sensor and power chips. This expansion supports the U.S. defense industrial base and critical industries by providing a stable domestic supply of essential semiconductor technologies. Polar Semiconductor is committed to quality, innovation, and enhancing the resilience of the domestic semiconductor supply chain.