S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Senate passes a reauthorization of a key US surveillance program just after a midnight deadline
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
MarketBeat Week in Review – 4/15 - 4/19
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Senate passes a reauthorization of a key US surveillance program just after a midnight deadline
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
MarketBeat Week in Review – 4/15 - 4/19
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Senate passes a reauthorization of a key US surveillance program just after a midnight deadline
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
MarketBeat Week in Review – 4/15 - 4/19
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Senate passes a reauthorization of a key US surveillance program just after a midnight deadline
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
MarketBeat Week in Review – 4/15 - 4/19
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?

Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
$26.09
-1.2%
$28.79
$24.66
$53.05
$5.04B1.821.20 million shs1.72 million shs
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
$5.27
-2.9%
$5.64
$4.54
$6.97
N/A1.0340,392 shs25,540 shs
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
$80.41
$80.41
$36.89
$81.05
$5.73B1.741,770 shsN/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
$22.11
-2.6%
$24.11
$17.30
$48.31
$1.45B0.22919,230 shs304,620 shs
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
$62.89
-1.7%
$70.92
$62.13
$99.60
$3.58B1.21286,544 shs660,042 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
-1.21%-2.79%-6.05%-7.05%-40.22%
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
-2.94%-4.35%-7.86%-10.67%-11.86%
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
-2.51%-5.31%-18.39%+8.44%-51.29%
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
-1.67%-7.57%-10.62%-23.54%-18.21%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
2.2418 of 5 stars
3.42.00.00.03.10.81.3
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
0.2804 of 5 stars
0.03.00.00.02.30.80.6
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
3.8709 of 5 stars
3.02.00.00.03.72.53.8
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
4.1813 of 5 stars
3.30.02.53.01.30.83.1

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
2.80
Moderate Buy$44.5070.56% Upside
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
2.00
Hold$36.2363.88% Upside
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
2.60
Moderate Buy$86.1737.01% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AUOTY, POWI, DLGNF, ALGM, and DQ Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/16/2024
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
Evercore ISI
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$36.00
3/15/2024
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
Daiwa Capital Markets
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$25.00
2/26/2024
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
Northland Securities
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UpgradeUnder Perform ➝ Market Perform$67.00
2/12/2024
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
Northland Securities
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DowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Under Perform$67.00
2/9/2024
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
Benchmark
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $90.00
2/9/2024
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform$65.00 ➝ $80.00
2/2/2024
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
Needham & Company LLC
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $40.00
2/2/2024
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetOutperform$32.00 ➝ $35.00
2/2/2024
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
Wolfe Research
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$35.00
(Data available from 4/20/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
$973.65M5.18$1.25 per share20.80$5.05 per share5.17
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
$1.38B4.17$4.44 per share18.09$21.19 per share3.79
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
$2.31B0.63$20.28 per share1.09$83.35 per share0.27
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
$444.54M8.05$1.54 per share40.85$13.23 per share4.75

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
$187.36M$1.1422.8933.88N/A21.14%23.84%19.14%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
$84.50M$3.3267.01N/A5.72%16.55%13.08%N/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
$421.16M$5.414.093.15N/A18.24%6.42%5.57%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
$55.74M$0.9764.8444.92N/A12.54%6.46%5.84%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest AUOTY, POWI, DLGNF, ALGM, and DQ Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
$0.21N/A-$0.21N/AN/AN/A  
5/7/2024N/A
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
$0.1230N/A-$0.1230N/AN/AN/A  
4/29/2024N/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
$0.56N/A-$0.56N/AN/AN/A  
2/28/2024Q4 23
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
$0.84$0.64-$0.20$0.64$529.40 million$477.13 million    
2/8/2024Q4 2023
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
$0.03$0.12+$0.09-$0.01$90.21 million$89.51 million
2/1/2024Q3 2024
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
$0.24$0.27+$0.03$0.37$255.00 million$254.98 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
$0.801.27%+22.39%82.47%9 Years

Latest AUOTY, POWI, DLGNF, ALGM, and DQ Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/28/2024
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
Quarterly$0.200.98%2/28/20242/29/20243/28/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
0.22
4.57
3.19
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
N/AN/AN/A
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
N/A
2.78
2.17
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
N/A
4.20
4.00
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
N/A
10.47
7.13

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
56.45%
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
N/A
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
N/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
47.22%
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
9.70%
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
16.00%
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
N/A
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
24.30%
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
1.70%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. stock logo
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
4,687193.13 million174.39 millionOptionable
AUO Co. stock logo
AUOTY
AUO
1,756N/AN/ANot Optionable
Dialog Semiconductor Plc stock logo
DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor
2,28671.27 millionN/ANot Optionable
Daqo New Energy Corp. stock logo
DQ
Daqo New Energy
4,09965.70 million49.74 millionOptionable
Power Integrations, Inc. stock logo
POWI
Power Integrations
81956.88 million55.91 millionOptionable

AUOTY, POWI, DLGNF, ALGM, and DQ Headlines

SourceHeadline
Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) Sets New 1-Year Low at $66.68Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) Sets New 1-Year Low at $66.68
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 5:51 PM
Vontobel Holding Ltd. Has $42.81 Million Stock Position in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI)Vontobel Holding Ltd. Has $42.81 Million Stock Position in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 9:01 AM
Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsPower Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts
americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 2:30 AM
Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsPower Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 2:29 AM
Power Integrations to Release First-Quarter Financial Results on May 7Power Integrations to Release First-Quarter Financial Results on May 7
businesswire.com - April 8 at 5:25 PM
Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Has $53.17 Million Position in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI)Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Has $53.17 Million Position in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI)
marketbeat.com - April 7 at 3:46 PM
Power integrations CTO sells over $79k in stockPower integrations CTO sells over $79k in stock
uk.investing.com - April 5 at 11:19 PM
Power Integrations CEO sells shares worth over $672kPower Integrations CEO sells shares worth over $672k
investing.com - April 5 at 8:18 AM
Power Integrations exec sells over $75k in stockPower Integrations exec sells over $75k in stock
investing.com - April 5 at 8:18 AM
Clifford Walker Sells 1,096 Shares of Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) StockClifford Walker Sells 1,096 Shares of Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Stock
insidertrades.com - April 5 at 7:28 AM
Against games industry doldrums, Bitkraft Ventures raises $275M to back studios and platformsAgainst games industry doldrums, Bitkraft Ventures raises $275M to back studios and platforms
au.news.yahoo.com - April 4 at 10:17 PM
Insider Selling: Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Insider Sells 1,153 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Insider Sells 1,153 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - April 4 at 6:49 AM
Power Integrations Inc CFO Sandeep Nayyar Sells Company SharesPower Integrations Inc CFO Sandeep Nayyar Sells Company Shares
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 2:24 AM
18,172 Shares in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Purchased by Trust Point Inc.18,172 Shares in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Purchased by Trust Point Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 12:28 PM
Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Shares Sold by Copeland Capital Management LLCPower Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Shares Sold by Copeland Capital Management LLC
marketbeat.com - March 31 at 9:30 AM
AFRY secures owner’s engineering assignment for large-scale solar power project in the PhilippinesAFRY secures owner’s engineering assignment for large-scale solar power project in the Philippines
pv-magazine.com - March 26 at 8:32 PM
Traversing Grid-Wide Transformation through Digitalization with AspenTech’s Sally Jacquemin [Power Perspectives Conversations at DISTRIBUTECH 2024]Traversing Grid-Wide Transformation through Digitalization with AspenTech’s Sally Jacquemin [Power Perspectives Conversations at DISTRIBUTECH 2024]
energycentral.com - March 26 at 8:32 PM
Tributary Capital Management LLC Boosts Stake in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI)Tributary Capital Management LLC Boosts Stake in Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI)
marketbeat.com - March 26 at 9:47 AM
Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Shares Purchased by Vanguard Group Inc.Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) Shares Purchased by Vanguard Group Inc.
marketbeat.com - March 24 at 4:30 AM
POWI Jul 2024 110.000 callPOWI Jul 2024 110.000 call
ca.finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 4:53 AM
POWI Oct 2024 115.000 callPOWI Oct 2024 115.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 4:53 AM
POWI Oct 2024 40.000 putPOWI Oct 2024 40.000 put
finance.yahoo.com - March 15 at 10:49 PM
POWI Apr 2024 70.000 callPOWI Apr 2024 70.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - March 15 at 7:47 AM
Novel technology reaches 100-kW wireless power transfer for passenger vehicleNovel technology reaches 100-kW wireless power transfer for passenger vehicle
msn.com - March 12 at 8:22 PM

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Company Descriptions

Allegro MicroSystems logo

Allegro MicroSystems

NASDAQ:ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets sensor integrated circuits (ICs) and application-specific analog power ICs for motion control and energy-efficient systems. Its products include magnetic sensor ICs, such as position, speed, and current sensor ICs; power ICs comprising motor driver ICs, regulator and LED driver ICs, and isolated gate drivers; and photonic and advanced 3D sensing components. The company sells its products to original equipment manufacturers and suppliers primarily in the automotive and industrial markets through its direct sales force, third party distributors, independent sales representatives, and consignment. It operates in the United States, rest of the Americas, Europe, Japan, Greater China, South Korea, and other Asian markets. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Sanken Electric Co., Ltd.
AUO logo

AUO

OTCMKTS:AUOTY
AUO Corporation researches, develops, produces, and sells thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCDs) and other flat panel displays for various applications. It operates through two segments, Display and Energy. The company designs, manufactures, and sells ingots, solar wafers, and solar modules, as well as provides technical engineering and maintenance services for solar system projects. It also sells and leases content management system and related hardware; designs digital signage content and field curation solutions; plans, designs, and develops construction project for environmental protection and related project management; and designs, manufactures, and sells TFT-LCD modules, TV sets and related parts, backlight modules, automotive parts, and precision plastic parts. In addition, the company engages in the development, manufacturing, and sale of medical equipment; services related to site rental and educational activities; research and development, and IP related business; solar power generation; and sale and sales support of TFTLCD panels. Further, it designs, develops, and sells software and hardware for health care industry; provides software and hardware integration system and equipment relating to intelligent manufacturing, as well as software development and related consulting services; and investment services. It operates in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and internationally. The company was formerly known as AU Optronics Corp. and changed its name to AUO Corporation in June 2022. AUO Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
Dialog Semiconductor logo

Dialog Semiconductor

OTCMKTS:DLGNF
Dialog Semiconductor Plc engages in the design, development, and marketing of integrated circuit (IC) products. It operates through the following segments: Custom Mixed Signal (CMS), Advanced Mixed Signal (AMS), Connectivity and Audio (C&A), and Industrial IoT. The CMS segment provides custom ICs designed to meet the needs of the customers in the mobile, industrial, automotive, computing and storage markets. The AMS segment offers standard products including CMICs, AC/DC converter solutions for smaller, fast charging power adaptors for portable devices as well as LED drivers for backlighting and solid state lighting products. The C&A segment includes standard products incorporating short-range wireless, digital cordless, Bluetooth low energy, VoIP, and low-power Wi-Fi technologies. The Industrial IoT segment consists of products enabling smart factory and building automation including non-volatile memory (NVM) ICs, industrial communication ICs, custom-designed ASICs and embedded systems, servers, and software. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom.
Daqo New Energy logo

Daqo New Energy

NYSE:DQ
Daqo New Energy Corp., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers in the People's Republic of China. Its products are used in ingots, wafers, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The company was formerly known as Mega Stand International Limited and changed its name to Daqo New Energy Corp. in August 2009. Daqo New Energy Corp. was founded in 2006 and is based in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
Power Integrations logo

Power Integrations

NASDAQ:POWI
Power Integrations, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), and other electronic components and circuitry used in high-voltage power conversion worldwide. The company provides a range of alternating current to direct current power conversion products that address power supply ranging from less than one watt of output to approximately 500 watts of output for mobile-device chargers, consumer appliances, utility meters, LCD monitors, main and standby power supplies for desktop computers and TVs, LED lighting, and various other consumer and industrial applications, as well as power conversion in high-power applications comprising industrial motors, solar and wind-power systems, electric vehicles, and high-voltage DC transmission systems. It also offers high-voltage diodes; InnoSwitch IC for electric vehicles; high-voltage gate-driver products used to operate high-voltage switches, such as insulated-gate bipolar transistors and silicon-carbide MOSFETs under the SCALE and SCALE-2 product-family names; and SCALE-iDriver for use in powertrain and charging applications for electric vehicles. In addition, the company provides motor-driver ICs for use in refrigerator compressors, ceiling fans, and air purifiers, as well as pumps, fans, and blowers used in consumer appliances, such as dishwashers and laundry machines. It serves communications, computer, consumer, and industrial markets. The company sells its products to original equipment manufacturers and merchant power supply manufacturers through direct sales staff, as well as a network of independent sales representatives and distributors. Power Integrations, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.