Executive Brief
Arrow Asia Pac Limited is a regional powerhouse of Arrow Electronics, a global Fortune 500 technology distributor and solutions integrator. They operate as a critical bridge between component manufacturers and over 180,000 OEMs. Arrow doesn't just "move boxes"; they provide deep engineering support, reference designs, and supply chain services for high-growth sectors including Power Electronics, RF/Telecommunications, Aerospace, and Industrial IoT.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 85/100
- Why this Score? While Arrow is primarily a distributor, they are the "gatekeeper" to 180,000+ engineering teams. Their "Five Years Out" philosophy aligns perfectly with 6C’s Diamond Technology. Arrow is currently pushing GaN (Gallium Nitride) and SiC (Silicon Carbide) solutions; 6C provides the thermal ceiling-breaker (Diamond) that these technologies require to reach their next performance tier. Partnering with Arrow allows 6C to move from a boutique material provider to a Tier-1 thermal management standard for Arrow's entire ecosystem.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| High-Power RF & 5G/6G | PCD (Polycrystalline) Heat Spreaders | Arrow distributes GaN-on-Si devices. By integrating 6C PCD heat spreaders (Thermal Conductivity >1800 W/mK), Arrow can offer reference designs with 3x higher power density and significantly lower junction temperatures. |
| EV & Power Grid | Diamond-on-Substrate Coating | For Arrow’s industrial power clients, 6C can provide direct diamond coating on ceramic substrates to eliminate thermal interface material (TIM) bottlenecks in high-voltage inverters. |
| Quantum Sensing/Computing | SCD (Single Crystal) NV-Center Grades | Arrow is looking "Five Years Out." 6C provides the ultra-pure SCD substrates required for NV-center magnetometry and quantum networking components that Arrow’s R&D clients are beginning to prototype. |
| Industrial Water Monitoring | BDD (Boron Doped Diamond) Electrodes | Arrow’s IoT and Industrial sensing portfolio lacks "forever" sensors. 6C BDD electrodes enable maintenance-free electrochemical sensing and COD/TOC water analysis in harsh industrial environments. |
| Value-Added Engineering | Custom MPCVD System Sales | Arrow operates "Open Labs" for startup acceleration. 6C can install proprietary MPCVD reactors in these labs, allowing Arrow’s partners to develop "Diamond-Inside" proprietary IP under 6C guidance. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "As Arrow scales its GaN and SiC power portfolios, how are your engineering teams addressing the 'thermal wall' where traditional copper or AlN heat sinks can no longer dissipate the localized heat flux of next-gen wide-bandgap semiconductors?"
- Value Statement: "6C can transform Arrow’s high-power semiconductor portfolio from 'industry standard' to 'thermally invincible' by integrating MPCVD diamond—the ultimate thermal conductor—directly into your reference designs and customer solution stacks."