Silvaco Partners with APEC to Advance Silicon Carbide Power Tech

The expanded deal will enable APEC to accelerate silicon carbide power device development using Silvaco's simulation tools.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:04pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D macro illustration of a silicon carbide power semiconductor device, with intricate circuitry and components illuminated by neon cyan and magenta lights, conceptually representing the advanced, high-tech nature of this power electronics technology.Silvaco's advanced simulation tools enable APEC to push the boundaries of silicon carbide power device innovation.Santa Clara Today

Silvaco Group, a provider of TCAD and EDA software solutions, has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (APEC), a leading developer of silicon and silicon carbide power devices based in Taiwan. Under the deal, APEC will significantly upgrade and expand its use of Silvaco's Victory Device 2D simulation tools, Gateway, and SmartSpice solutions to accelerate the development of advanced silicon carbide power devices while optimizing device performance and time-to-market.

Why it matters

The partnership reflects APEC's strategic commitment to leveraging advanced simulation tools to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving power electronics market. Silicon carbide power devices have applications spanning automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics, requiring sophisticated modeling capabilities that Silvaco's TCAD and EDA solutions provide.

The details

APEC has made a long-term commitment to deploying Silvaco's Victory Device 2D simulation tools along with Gateway and SmartSpice solutions. This expanded deployment will enable APEC to explore complex device physics and optimize its SiC technologies, bridging the gap between process development and circuit design.

  • The partnership was announced on March 30, 2026.

The players

Silvaco Group, Inc.

A provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable innovative semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and automation.

Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (APEC)

A leading developer of silicon and silicon carbide power devices based in Taiwan.

Dr. CS Chang

The President of APEC.

Ian Chen

The Chief Revenue Officer at Silvaco Group.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Silvaco as we accelerate development of Silicon Carbide products. Silvaco's solutions are an integral part of our design flow, enabling us to explore complex device physics and optimize our SiC technologies. The combination of Victory Device, Gateway, and SmartSpice provides us with a comprehensive solution that bridges the gap between process development and circuit design, allowing us to deliver superior silicon carbide power solutions to our customers.”

— Dr. CS Chang, President of APEC

“We are excited to deepen our relationship with APEC. APEC's commitment to our solutions demonstrates the critical role that advanced TCAD and EDA solutions play in accelerating power device innovation. Their long-term commitment reinforces the clear value created by our solutions. We look forward to supporting APEC as they push the boundaries of silicon carbide power device technology.”

— Ian Chen, Chief Revenue Officer at Silvaco Group

What’s next

The partnership is expected to enable APEC to accelerate the development and delivery of advanced silicon carbide power devices to its customers across the automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics markets.

The takeaway

This expanded partnership between Silvaco and APEC highlights the critical role that advanced simulation and modeling tools play in driving innovation in the rapidly evolving power electronics industry, particularly for next-generation silicon carbide technologies.