RFMW and Powerex Announce Distribution Agreement for High-Power Semiconductor Solutions for Mission Critical Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 23, 2026--

RFMW, a Division of Exponential Technology Group, Inc., a premier distributor of RF, microwave, and power management and conversion components, today announced a new distribution agreement with Powerex Inc., a leading supplier of discrete devices, modules, and integrated high-power semiconductor solutions. This partnership expands RFMW’s portfolio with Powerex’s extensive range of rectifiers, thyristors, IGBTs, SiC modules, and custom power assemblies designed for demanding high-power applications.

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The Powerex portfolio includes rectifiers, SCRs, and thyristors with voltage ratings up to 11 kV and current capabilities up to 8,000A, as well as IGBT and HVIGBT modules rated up to 6.5 kV and 1200A. The company also offers SiC MOSFET modules up to 10 kV / 15 kV and 900A, Si/SiC hybrid modules up to 1.2 kV and 400A, and gate drivers for both IGBT and SiC modules. In addition, Powerex supports custom module development and integrated power assemblies backed by extensive reliability testing and design capabilities, including electrical and burn-in testing, environmental and mechanical validation, 3D CAD modeling, thermal analysis, and simulation.

Powerex solutions serve a wide range of industries, including military and defense, aviation, traction and transportation, motor control, medical power systems, uninterruptible power supplies, welding, induction heating, and renewable energy.

“Powerex fills an important gap in our product portfolio for high-power semiconductor solutions,” said Joel Levine, President of RFMW. “Their long history of reliable performance in mission critical applications and their vertically integrated U.S. manufacturing capability make them a strong addition to our supplier lineup. Powerex products align well with RFMW’s block diagram strategy and complement many of the power solutions already available through our line card.”

Under this agreement, RFMW will promote and distribute Powerex standard and custom power semiconductor solutions, providing customers with access to advanced high-power devices supported by RFMW’s technically driven global sales organization.

Ron Yurko, COO at Powerex, also commented on the partnership: “We are pleased to partner with RFMW to expand the availability of our high-power semiconductor technologies. RFMW’s strong presence in RF and power electronics markets, combined with their technical sales expertise, will help bring our solutions to a broader range of engineers designing next-generation high-power systems.”

Powerex products will be available Q2 through RFMW’s global sales network and online store, with full technical sales support available to help customers identify the right solutions for their specific applications. For more information, visit pwrx.com and www.RFMW.com.

About Powerex

Established on January 1, 1986, Powerex is the result of a combination of two pioneers in the power semiconductor industry -- the Power Semiconductor Divisions of General Electric Company and Westinghouse Electric Corporation (established in Youngwood, PA in 1956). With the idea of advancement toward the future, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation established an equity position in Powerex.

In 1994, Westinghouse sold its shares to General Electric and Mitsubishi Electric, which currently share equal ownership of Powerex.

Powerex is a leading supplier of discrete devices, modules and integrated high power semiconductor solutions. Its broad product line includes IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors), HVIGBTs, rectifiers, thyristors, SiC modules, custom power modules and assemblies.

Mitsubishi, the world leader in IGBTs and IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules), as a 50% owner allows Powerex to give its customers access to an established supply chain and cutting-edge technology.

Powerex also serves as a JV partner to General Electric, who also have 50% ownership.

Powerex manufactures a wide range of Power Semiconductor solutions at its Youngwood, PA factory to serve demanding applications. With its global partners Powerex supports mission critical applications.

See www.pwrx.com

About RFMW

RFMW, a Division of Exponential Technology Group, Inc., is a specialty electronics distribution company focused exclusively on serving customers that require RF, microwave, and power components and semiconductors, as well as component engineering support. RFMW deploys a highly experienced, technically skilled team to assist customers with component selection and fulfillment. RFMW was acquired by TTI, Inc. in 2018, and is part of the Exponential Technology Group (XTG), a collection of electronic component distributors and design engineering firms that collaborate to enable the development of modern technologies. The TTI Family of Specialists (TTI FOS) is the name of TTI, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which include Mouser Electronics, Sager Electronics, and Exponential Technology Group.

To learn more about RFMW, visit www.RFMW.com, call 1.877.FOR.RFMW (367-7369), or email info@rfmw.com.

RFMW and Powerex Announce Distribution Agreement for High-Power Semiconductor Solutions for Mission Critical Applications

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.

Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, averaged 31.1 points during the regular season. In the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he is averaging 20 points and taking only 14 shots per game.

Oklahoma City has still won the first two games by an average of 18 points. Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 22 points, and the defending champion Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night.

Ajay Mitchell, starting in place of injured Jalen Williams, is averaging 19 points on 50% shooting in the series for Oklahoma City.

“I think the coaching staff does a good job at just getting all of us ready,” said Mitchell, a second-year guard. "And we have a lot of competitors. Like, everyone’s a competitor on our team. So every time the lights are bright, everyone’s ready to go.”

Holmgren is the leading scorer for the Thunder in the best-of-seven series with 23 points per game. The 2026 All-Star also is averaging 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks.

Jared McCain, a midseason acquisition from the Philadelphia 76ers, barely played in the first round against Phoenix but has averaged 15 points and made 8 of 10 3-pointers in the series.

“He goes in there, stays in character, stays aggressive," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "He’s going to shoot the next shot. He makes the right plays, plays inside the team. He competes defensively, has had good defensive possessions for us. And he was huge tonight. You need that in a playoff series.”

The Lakers again were without scoring champion Luka Doncic, who is out indefinitely with a strained left hamstring. They also were missing forward Jarred Vanderbilt, the reserve forward who dislocated the pinkie on his right hand during the second quarter of Game 1. The Lakers had three players finish with five fouls, limiting their aggressiveness late in the game.

Los Angeles guard Austin Reaves, who struggled with his shot in Game 1, scored 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting in Game 2. LeBron James, coming off a 27-point effort in Game 1, followed that up with 23.

With the Lakers up 63-61 early in the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander got tied up with Reaves and was called for his fourth foul. Upon review, it was upgraded to a flagrant 1 for Gilgeous-Alexander's follow through. Oklahoma City's Alex Caruso was called for a technical foul as the situation was being sorted out.

Gilgeous-Alexander left the game with the Lakers up 65-61, but the Thunder rallied and took control without him. On a fast break, Holmgren found a trailing Jaylin Williams, who hit a 3-pointer and was fouled. His free throw put the Thunder up 85-74.

The Thunder outscored the Lakers 32-15 while Gilgeous-Alexander was out in the third quarter to take a 93-80 lead into the fourth.

“It was amazing," Gilgeous-Alexander said. “They strung together stops, they’re playing the right way offensively and things are going their way. Full confidence in those guys. They know how to win basketball games. And we've proven that. They’ve proven that no matter who’s on the floor, they know how to get the job done. And they just did it again tonight."

The Lakers cut Oklahoma City's lead to five in the fourth quarter before the Thunder pulled away again.

Los Angeles will host Game 3 on Saturday.

“We just stuck with it,” Holmgren said. “It’s the game of basketball. It’s not always going to go your way. It’s about how you respond. And this team has proven many times that we know how to respond. And we did so tonight.”

This story has been corrected to show that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 20, not 19, points per game against the Lakers.

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves (15) in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell, front, works for a shot as Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves, rear, defends in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James stands on the court in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers' Deandre Ayton (5) and LeBron James, rear, in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) works to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)