# Sanken Electric acquires Powdec to expand GaN semiconductor portfolio

Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. has announced the acquisition of Powdec K.K., a Japanese firm specializing in GaN semiconductor epitaxial substrates and crystal growth. The acquisition was resolved on March 27, 2025, and is scheduled to be completed on April 1, 2025.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-03-27
- Where: Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: GaN semiconductor epitaxial substrates, GaN crystal growth, GaN power semiconductors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Sanken Electric](https://endata.com/companies/27344.md) (acquirer)
- [Powdec](https://endata.com/companies/85364.md) (target)

## Sources

- [powerelectronicsnews.com](https://www.powerelectronicsnews.com/sanken-electric-acquires-powdec-to-strengthen-its-position-in-the-expanding-gan-semiconductor-market/), 2025-06-16: "Sanken Electric, a Japanese semiconductor company specializing in power electronics and analog ICs, has recently announced the acquisition of Powdec K.K."

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