Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc (AKA: APEI Inc) Profile last edited on: 11/19/2018
CAGE: 1NVG2
UEI: QZMVB44SHW19
Business Identifier: Silicon Carbide electronics for extreme environments 
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Location Information
535 West Research Center Boulevard
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Fayetteville, AR 72701
| (479) 443-5759 |
| alostet@apei.net |
| www.apei.net |
Location: Single
Congr. District: 03
County: Washingto
Congr. District: 03
County: Washingto
Public Profile
Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc. (APEI) was sold to CREE Inc, in 2015, renamed Wolfspeed and sold to Infineon of Germany in 2016. APEI is focused to development of high density power electronics systems, electronic motor drives, and power packaging for extreme environments such as cryogenic for deep space missions.APEI specializes in high density and high power electronic solutions and products based on new and emerging materials, such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN). APEI facilities include over 30,000 SF of advanced manufacturing and R&D space, including Class 1000 clean rooms for research, prototype development, and full-scale manufacturing. APEIs power electronics and power module manufacturing facilities are commercial ISO9001 certified and aerospace AS9100 certified.
Extent of SBIR involvement
Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition
Employee Range
25-49Revenue Range
2.5M-5MVC funded?
NoPublic/Private
Privately HeldStock Info
----IP Holdings
10-14Awards Distribution by Agency
Most Recent SBIR Projects
| Year | Phase | Agency | Total Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | DOE | $1,149,993 | |
| Project Title: Highly Efficient, High Power Density GaN-based DC-DC Converters for Grid-Tied Energy Storage Applications | ||||
| 2015 | 1 | DOE | $149,979 | |
| Project Title: A 300C Power Module Using Wide Bandgap Devices, Advanced Materials/Processes, and High Temperature Integrated Circuits for Geothermal Applications | ||||
| 2015 | 1 | DOE | $149,997 | |
| Project Title: High Power Density GaN-Based Power Converters for Grid-Tied Energy Storage | ||||
| 2015 | 1 | NASA | $124,998 | |
| Project Title: Extreme Temperature Radiation Tolerant Instrumentation for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines | ||||
| 2015 | 1 | Navy | $79,971 | |
| Project Title: A Modular High Voltage (> 10 kV), High Power Density SiC Power Package for Extreme Environments | ||||
Key People / Management
Frank Plastina -- CEO
Adam Barkley
Edgar Cilio
Patick D Cilio
Chris Fraley
John Fraley
John Kurtzweil -- CFO
Alexander B Lostetter -- Vice President
Daniel Martin
Brandon Passmore
Bradley Reese
Roberto Marcelo Schupbach
Robert Shaw
Jie Yang
Adam Barkley
Edgar Cilio
Patick D Cilio
Chris Fraley
John Fraley
John Kurtzweil -- CFO
Alexander B Lostetter -- Vice President
Daniel Martin
Brandon Passmore
Bradley Reese
Roberto Marcelo Schupbach
Robert Shaw
Jie Yang
