Description

Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. engages in the creation, acquisition, and distribution of electrical machinery and related devices. Its operations are organized into two principal divisions: Semiconductor Devices and Power Systems. The Semiconductor Devices division focuses on developing and commercializing a broad array of components, including power modules, various integrated circuits (power, control, and Hall-effect types), bipolar transistors, MOSFETs, IGBTs, thyristors, rectifier diodes, and light-emitting diodes. In parallel, the Power Systems division is responsible for producing and supplying products such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), inverters, DC power sources, airway beacon systems, switching mode power supply units, and transformers. These offerings find extensive application across numerous sectors, such as the automotive industry, household appliances ("white goods"), industrial equipment, office automation systems, and consumer electronics like televisions and audio systems. Additionally, the company undertakes construction projects, particularly those related to electronic and telecommunication infrastructure. Sanken Electric maintains a significant international footprint, conducting business in key markets including Japan, China, Korea, the United States, Europe, and beyond. The company was established in 1946. Initially known as Toho Sanken Electric Co., Ltd., it formally adopted the name Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. in June 1962. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Niiza, Japan.