Crescendo is Empower Semiconductor's vertical power delivery platform featuring FinFast technology for AI and high-performance computing applications.

Empower Semiconductor: Pioneering efficient, integrated voltage regulators in SoCs.
Empower Semiconductor designs high-efficiency integrated voltage regulators and silicon capacitors for AI and data center applications. Founded in 2014, the company pioneered FinFast technology and the Crescendo vertical power delivery platform, enabling scalable on-demand power delivery with industry-leading density and efficiency.
In September 2025, Empower closed over $140M in Series D financing led by Fidelity Management & Research Company. In May 2026, Analog Devices announced a definitive agreement to acquire Empower for $1.5 billion in an all-cash transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Companies similar to Empower Semiconductor include Infineon Technologies, Monolithic Power Systems, Vertical Semiconductor and PowerLattice.
Empower Semiconductor was founded in 2014.
Empower Semiconductor's headquarters is located in San Jose, CA, US.
Empower Semiconductor's most recent funding round was for $1.5B (USD) in May 2026.
As of May 19, 2026, Empower Semiconductor has disclosed funding of $1.7B (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
Empower Semiconductor has 46 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

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