Pacific Power Source, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of high-performance AC and DC power test solutions headquartered in Irvine, California. Founded in 1971, the company operates as a division of PPST, Inc. and has established itself as a global leader in the design and production of programmable power sources, regenerative grid simulators, and electronic loads. With a workforce of approximately 51 to 100 employees and an in-house manufacturing facility, the company serves a diverse range of critical industries, including Aerospace and Defense, Electric Vehicles (EV), Renewable Energy, Data Centers, and EMC Compliance Testing.
The company's extensive product portfolio features advanced regenerative 4-Quadrant AC/DC power sources, such as the AZX and AGX series, and the versatile AFX series known for high power density and energy efficiency. Their technical capabilities extend to battery test systems, bidirectional DC power supplies, and specialized EMC immunity test systems that meet rigorous IEC, MIL-STD, and RTCA standards. Pacific Power Source is recognized for its commitment to R&D, offering integrated hardware and software solutions like the SmartSource Suite to simplify complex testing processes.
Trusted by global industry leaders such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Apple, and ABB, the company maintains a strong international presence with sales and service centers in the United States, Europe, and China. Their solutions support a wide array of applications, from testing EV charging infrastructure and V2G systems to simulating real-world grid conditions for renewable energy validation.
Low Power AC Power Source LSX Series
Harmonics and Flicker Test System – ECTS2 Series
Regenerative AC & DC Power Source AZX Series
Programmable AC & DC Source AFX Series
Regenerative Grid Simulator with PHIL – GSZ Series
PPSC Manager
SmartSource Suite Remote Control Platform
Regenerative AC/DC Load Simulator RLS Series
EMC Immunity Test System – EPTS Series
Linear AC Power Source LMX Series
Programmable AC Source – ADF Series up to 180kW
AC Power Converter MS Series
PPS (formerly Pressure Profile Systems)
🇺🇸 United States
199611-50 peopleManufacturer/Service Company
Established brand
Product customization
Patented technology
High-tech enterprise
Shipments
87
Key customer
ELTEK
Key market
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Description
PPS (formerly Pressure Profile Systems) is a premier manufacturer and engineering services provider specializing in advanced tactile sensing and pressure mapping technology. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, with significant operations in Glasgow, UK, the company maintains a global presence with additional offices in South Korea and Vietnam. PPS is a leader in the development of high-sensitivity capacitive tactile array sensors, a technology originally rooted in research from Harvard University and supported by funding from DARPA and the National Institutes of Health.
The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes the TactArray and DigiTacts sensors, TactileGlove, FingerTPS, and the AeroStrip for aerodynamic pressure mapping. These solutions serve a wide range of B2B sectors, including medical devices, robotics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. PPS provides both off-the-shelf instrumentation and custom OEM components, offering end-to-end sensing systems that are thin, flexible, and capable of high-resolution data capture. Their technology is utilized by global leaders such as Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Johnson & Johnson for applications ranging from ergonomic product design to robotic manipulation.
Operating with a diverse engineering team and a dedicated manufacturing facility, PPS holds 11 patents with several more pending. The company adheres to rigorous international standards, maintaining certifications such as FDA, CE, UL, CSA, and CGMP. With over 25 years of experience, PPS specializes in creating repeatable and reliable force sensors that enable machines and researchers to harness the sense of touch for innovation and process optimization.