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USITC Institutes Investigation of Vertical Power Delivery (VPD) Modules and Computing Systems Infringing a Vicor Patent

  • On October 9, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to investigate Vertical Power Delivery systems & computing systems containing them.
  • The investigation stems from a Vicor Corporation complaint alleging that Respondents violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing or selling VPD systems & components that infringe Vicor's patents.
  • Vicor has requested the USITC issue a Limited Exclusion Order & cease & desist orders against the Respondents.
  • Identified Respondents include Delta Electronics, Infineon Technologies, Luxshare Precision, Monolithic Power Systems, Flex Ltd., Celestica Inc., Quanta Computer Inc., Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn), & Ingrasys Technology.
  • OEMs & hyperscalers using VPD components sourced from Respondents must obtain a license from Vicor to import infringing systems into the United States.
  • VPD royalty rates are stage-dependent & will escalate as the USITC investigation advances toward a Limited Exclusion Order.
  • Vicor is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, & designs modular power components & systems for high-performance computing, industrial, transportation, aerospace, & defense sectors.