14 Small Publicly Traded Semiconductor Companies to Invest in Now

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10. Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD)

Market Capitalization: $2.51 Billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 25

Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) is one of the best small publicly traded semiconductor companies to invest in now. On September 17, Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) announced a new product called the AP22950. It is a high-voltage power switch designed with several protection features.

According to the announcement by Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD), the protection features include reverse-current protection (RCP), undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overvoltage lockout (OVP), and overtemperature protection (OTP). These features help make the AP22950 a strong VBUS switch for USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.1 Standard Power Range (SPR) ports.

The AP22950 includes a built-in TVS diode on the VBUS pin. Together with a 22µF input capacitor, this diode protects both the switch and the downstream system from surges up to 110 volts, meeting the IEC61000-4-5 110V surge ratings.

The AP22950’s reverse current protection is enhanced to block reverse currents while also supplying the highest voltage to the internal system. This allows it to support portable devices that have multiple power inputs.

The new switch by Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) can handle continuous load currents up to 5 amps and output power up to 100 watts. It also provides strong protection against USB-C VBUS surges.

Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) supplies high-quality semiconductor products to companies in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer electronics, and communications markets.

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