Central Semiconductor

Since 1974, Central Semiconductor has been a go-to company for customers around the world who want innovative and reliable discrete semiconductors. Today, Central supplies leading edge discrete semiconductors for the hottest high-tech products, from MP3 players and tablet computers to wearable electronics and smart phones. Cisco Systems, HP, IBM, ITT, Motorola and Sony are among Central's top customers. At the same time, Central continues to manufacture older technology devices still needed by many manufacturers of products with long life cycles. 

Central Semiconductor is serious about discrete semiconductors. Their business is the pursuit of perfection in the devices manufactured; the delivery of products; and the service provided; all the time, every time. To suit varying applications, products are available in three formats: through-hole, surface mount, and bare die. Central produces a wide range of standard devices, but excel in custom, special, and other niche products. As Central monitors industry trends and listen to customers, engineers constantly respond by developing new products for ever-smaller and more sophisticated electronic devices. 

Discrete semiconductors is their only business. Central maintains an extensive inventory so customers don't wait weeks or months for what they need. Central welcomes small quantity and special orders that our competitors brush aside, and always eager to explore non-standard inquiries. Every customer has a skilled sales representative who is the single point of contact for everything; no matter what the question, customers know whom to call. Customer-focused; quality-oriented; dedicated to your complete customer satisfaction: that's what makes Central Semiconductor different. 

Company History: 

Forging A Niche 

In the late 1970s Central recognized that there was an unfulfilled demand for trailing edge semiconductors. Manufacturers such as Motorola and Texas Instruments left a void when they began discontinuing production of germanium devices in favor of silicon. Central stepped in to fill this void and continued making germanium devices until the late 1980s. Since then, Central has remained dedicated to manufacturing other trailing edge devices in packages such as TO-78 and TO-66 metal cans. Trailing edge devices, which account for nearly 25% of Central's total sales, allow for the extended life of older, but still useful end products, while avoiding the expense of costly redesigns. 

From Trailing Edge To Leading Edge

To address the growing demand for surface mount devices (SMD), Central began to expand its product families in the 1980s. Smaller, more flexible, and more entrepreneurial than higher volume manufacturers, Central Semiconductor listens to customers' specific needs and responds with innovative designs highly sought out by design engineers. Some of Central's designs are Industry Firsts, for example: Central was the first company to manufacture a dual 7002A MOSFET in an SOT-563 package, and is the only manufacturer of high current CLDs (Current Limiting Diodes). 

Central Today... And Into The Future 

With its unique combination of support for trailing edge technology and innovation, Central continues to build its reputation for manufacturing the highest-quality devices, delivered on time, with outstanding service, at reasonable prices. More than 1,500 customers know they can call on Central for standard devices and special, selected, or custom devices, with reasonable minimum orders. Solving customers' most challenging problems is the key to mutual future success.