SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - Hi-reliability microelectronics supplier Micross has appointed James J. "Jim" Cannon as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 16, 2026. Cannon brings more than 25 years of executive experience across global defense, security, and industrial businesses, most recently as President and CEO of AM General LLC, a manufacturer of military and commercial tactical vehicles. The appointment arrives alongside a March 2026 launch of radiation-tolerant DC-DC converters for space applications, a Standard-Performance Nuclear Event Detector released in February 2026, and the company's growing emphasis on its position as the largest tariff-free outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider in the United States.
Business Impact
Cannon's background in defense manufacturing maps directly to Micross's primary customer segments: aerospace and defense programs, space integrators, and energy and medical applications requiring mission-critical components. "The Company's differentiated position in high-reliability microelectronics, world-class team, and focus on innovation and operational excellence create tremendous opportunity," Cannon said at the time of his appointment. His mandate, executed in partnership with private equity backer Behrman Capital, is focused on accelerating growth and delivering long-term value to customers. The appointment follows a period of product expansion and facility investment that has broadened the company's technical range.
Recent Product Launches
In March 2026, Micross released the Class H+ AFLS28XX Series DC-DC Converters, rated at 120W with a 5-28V input range, 50kRad (Si) total ionizing dose (TID) tolerance, and 60MeV·cm²/mg single-event effects (SEE) resistance. The product targets LEO satellite operators, new space mission designers, and launch vehicle programs where radiation-tolerant, cost-effective power conversion is a procurement requirement. A Standard-Performance Nuclear Event Detector (NED) was also released in February 2026, extending the company's component range for defense and space programs. Both products build on Micross's existing space-qualified engineering and test infrastructure.
Certifications and Compliance Position
Micross holds QML Certified Supplier status for MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-38534, and MIL-PRF-19500, and carries DMEA Trusted Source designation - prerequisites for access to specific U.S. defense and government procurement channels. The company's OSAT services are being actively promoted as tariff-free for U.S.-based manufacturers, a selling point as trade policy uncertainty reshapes global semiconductor supply chains. EOL and DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) sustainment services round out its program support offering for defense platforms with long service lives and discontinued component dependencies.
Operational Footprint
Micross operates across North America - spanning Florida, California, Massachusetts, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, New Hampshire, and Reynosa, Mexico - as well as the United Kingdom and Denmark. Its Ballerup, Denmark facility, opened in March 2025, includes a 9,000 sq/ft design center and test lab with dedicated EMC testing capability alongside a 7,500 sq/ft manufacturing floor. The European site supports hi-rel power solutions for EMEA defense and industrial customers.
Key facts:
- Jim Cannon named President and CEO of Micross, effective March 16, 2026; most recently CEO of AM General LLC
- Cannon has 25+ years of executive experience across defense, security, and industrial sectors
- Class H+ AFLS28XX DC-DC Converters: 120W, 5-28V, 50kRad (Si) TID, 60MeV·cm²/mg SEE - launched March 2026 for LEO and new space
- Ballerup, Denmark facility: 9,000 sq/ft design and test center plus 7,500 sq/ft manufacturing, opened March 2025
- Micross holds QML Certified Supplier and DMEA Trusted Source designations; claims largest tariff-free U.S. OSAT provider status