Plano, TX – February 5, 2025 – Apogee Semiconductor, a leader in radiation-hardened semiconductor solutions for commercial space applications, is proud to announce the appointment of Rachel Lovejoy and Dr. Marco Villa to its Board of Directors. These distinguished executives bring decades of experience in intellectual property, global technology strategy, and aerospace innovation, positioning Apogee for continued growth and leadership in the industry.

Rachel Lovejoy, a seasoned legal and intellectual property expert, has built an impressive career advising technology companies from early-stage startups to global enterprises. Ms. Lovejoy is currently Senior Counsel and Chief IP Counsel at SpaceX where she has led intellectual property strategy, global portfolio management, and complex technology transactions, including satellite communications and microchip development. With prior leadership roles at IBM and top law firms, Ms. Lovejoy brings expertise in regulatory compliance, government contracts, and space commercialization, making her an invaluable addition to Apogee Semiconductor’s strategic leadership.

Dr. Marco Villa, a veteran aerospace executive and investor, brings over 25 years of experience in engineering, operations, and commercial space ventures to Apogee Semiconductor. Most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Terran Orbital, he played a pivotal role in securing multibillion-dollar satellite contracts and global expansion initiatives. Dr. Villa was previously Director of Mission Operations at SpaceX, where he led mission planning and execution for Dragon spacecraft missions to the International Space Station. His deep expertise in satellite systems, business strategy, and investment will support Apogee Semiconductor’s growth in the commercial and government aerospace markets.

“We are proud to welcome Rachel and Marco to our Board of Directors,” said David Briggs, CEO of Apogee Semiconductor. “Their combined expertise in space technology, legal strategy, and international market expansion will be instrumental as we continue developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for the most demanding environments.”

With these new appointments, Apogee Semiconductor reinforces its commitment to innovation, reliability, and leadership in the aerospace semiconductor industry.

For more information about Apogee Semiconductor and its mission-critical technology solutions, visit www.apogeesemi.com.

About Apogee Semiconductor

Apogee Semiconductor is a leading provider of radiation-hardened semiconductor solutions for space, aerospace, and defense applications. The company develops high-performance microelectronics designed to withstand extreme environments, enabling mission-critical systems in the most challenging conditions.

Plano, TX, September 3, 2024 – Apogee Semiconductor Inc., a leader in the Commercial Space Electronics Industry, is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition. David Briggs has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Mark Hamlyn, who will be transitioning to the role of General Manager Product Lines.

David Briggs brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at prominent semiconductor companies, including Texas Instruments and Active-Semi International, as well as several start-ups. Beginning his career at Texas Instruments in 1990 as an Analog Design Engineer, David quickly advanced to Design Manager and ultimately General Manager. His leadership at Active-Semi International, where he served as Vice President and General Manager of Power Solutions and Worldwide Sales, was instrumental in driving the company’s successful acquisition.

Mark Hamlyn, Co-Founder and a driving force behind Apogee Semiconductor for over seven years, has 18 years of industry experience and an intimate understanding of the company’s technology, vision, and strategic direction.  In Mark’s new role he will be responsible for setting Apogee’s strategic vision and implementation while ensuring the profitability of the business.

In a joint statement, the Apogee Semiconductor Board of Directors expressed their confidence in the transition, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome David Briggs as our new CEO. His extensive expertise in technology and semiconductor management positions Apogee for continued growth and innovation. This transition also allows Mark Hamlyn to focus on advancing our technology and product roadmap, ensuring that Apogee remains at the forefront of the industry. Both David and Mark are deeply committed to the success of Apogee Semiconductor.”

About Apogee Semiconductor Inc.:

Apogee Semiconductor, Inc. is dedicated to advancing space exploration by bridging the technology gap between commercial and high-reliability components. We empower both small satellites and large constellations with cutting-edge, compact, and radiation-resistant solutions that lower overall system costs. Our growing product portfolio is designed to deliver exceptional performance and value, offering a full range of innovative solutions. Discover our latest offerings at apogeesemi.com/products

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Plano, Texas — Apogee Semiconductor has released the AP54RHC288 Arbiter, the industry’s first IC designed to prevent propagation of failure modes in power supply, motor control and other half-bridge and full-bridge applications. The AP54RHC288 prevents cross-conduction and shoot-through in these applications by preventing FET drivers from seeing two (2) high control signals, regardless of the state of the input control signals. The AP54RHC288 is SEE resilient and can be used to improve fault containment in mission critical applications.

“Since its founding, Apogee Semiconductor has been focused on changing the economics of space and enabling small satellite and large constellations. Our RelBridge™ family is an extension of our founding philosophy” states Anton Quiroz, CRO of Apogee Semiconductor, “The RelBridge™ components serve as a crucial bridge between non-radiation tolerant components in systems and more stringent reliability requirements our customers are often working to achieve.”

“In addition to the AP54RHC288, the other component in the RelBridge™ family is the AP54RHC301. The AP54RHC301 Voter enables triple mode redundancy for mission critical applications by providing reliable arbitration between redundant channels. It is the industry’s first standalone Voter IC that enables more reliable systems without customers resorting to purchasing a slew of radiation hardened components for their small satellite systems. The AP54RHC301 is also designed to prevent fault propagation between non-radiation tolerant components in systems.” continued Quiroz.

For customers requiring higher levels of radiation tolerance, 300krad (Si) variants are available for GEO and deep space applications. 

Explore the RelBridge™ family here and contact us at sales@apogeesemi.com for orders.

About Apogee Semiconductor:

Since 2014, Apogee Semiconductor, Inc. has been at the forefront of developing radiation-hardened IC design tools and processes. With a team of highly experienced design, systems, and process engineers, Apogee takes a unique and intelligent approach to radiation-hardened-by-design (RHBD) IC design, verification, test, and manufacturing. The company’s rapidly expanding portfolio offers a comprehensive suite of products that provide superior value to our customers. Learn more at www.apogeesemi.com.

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Teresa Farris, Archon-LLC on behalf of Apogee Semiconductor

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