• Infineon Technologies Introduced First Radiation-Tolerant P-channel Power MOSFET for Low-Earth-Orbit Space Applications

    Infineon Technologies Introduced First Radiation-Tolerant P-channel Power MOSFET for Low-Earth-Orbit Space Applications

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    Infineon Technologies AG announced the addition of P-channel power MOSFETs to its family of radiation-tolerant power MOSFETs for Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) space applications. The new devices are part of Infineon’s expanding portfolio designed for next-generation “NewSpace” applications, providing cost-optimized radiation-tolerant MOSFETs that enable engineers to achieve faster time-to-market designs using smaller and lighter weight components with radiation performance suitable for missions lasting two to five years.  

    “Successful deployment of next-generation LEO satellite constellations and other space-ready systems require radiation-tolerant discretes and ICs with lead times and production volumes that enable rapid deployment and cost optimization,” said Chris Opoczynski, Sr. VP and General Manager, High Reliability (HiRel) Business, Power and Sensor Systems Division, Infineon . “Infineon is leveraging its 50-years of space heritage to bring an industry-first portfolio of efficient and reliable power devices to this dynamic sector of the business.”

    The new 60 V P-channel MOSFET complements the already available 60 V and 150 V N-channel devices, all offered in plastic packaging, which is lower in cost than the traditional hermetic packaging used in rad-hardened devices and can be produced in higher volumes using standard manufacturing practices.

    The radiation-tolerant discretes are qualified for space applications according to the relevant tests of the AEC-Q101 standard. Additional package tests such as outgas and salt atmosphere tests are included as part of the qualification, and they are rated for Single Event Effects (SEE) at 46 MeV∙cm²/mg LET and a Total Ionizing Dose (TID) of 30 to 50 krad (Si). The operating temperature rating is -55 °C to 175 °C (maximum). State-of-the-art technologies, like the patented CoolMOS™ superjunction technology used for the N-channel MOSFETs enables Field Effect Transistors (FETs) from Infineon to offer fast switching capabilities as compared to alternative solutions.

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  • Alpha and Omega Semiconductor to Showcase Groundbreaking AI-Optimized Controllers and Advanced Packaging Solutions at APEC 2025

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor to Showcase Groundbreaking AI-Optimized Controllers and Advanced Packaging Solutions at APEC 2025

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    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) will showcase its complete line of advanced power management solutions at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC). These new products offer advanced features enabling designers to meet power management challenges in several key application areas.

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    • Datacenters, AI Server, and High-Performance Graphics Cards:  AOS is showcasing two new controllers specifically designed for high-performance GPUs and SoCs used in graphics cards and AI servers. The AOZ73016QI is a 16-phase, 2-rail controller specifically designed to the latest OpenVReg16 (OVR16) specifications. The AOZ73016QI controller design is based on the company’s high-performance, proprietary AOS Advanced Transient Modulator (A2TM) control scheme. In addition to supporting all the basic requirements of the OVR16 specification, the new AOS controller offers value-added features such as RDS(on) and DCR sensing for current monitoring and balance. These features enable AOS’ controller to support DrMOS and Smart Power Stages (SPS) to deliver a complete AI server and graphic card power solution and increase design flexibility. The AOZ73016QI offers full programmability via the PMBUS interface and is also AVS bus compliant. The device features digitally programmable voltage and current regulation loops, minimizing the external components required to implement a solution. It supports electronic control system (ECS) programmability with the ability to update configuration in the field and to pre-program up to six configuration settings with a pin-strap selection. As the world’s first OVR4-22 multiphase PWM controller, the AOZ73004CQI has received full OpenVReg OVR4-22 compliance. Its advanced design helps safely throttle GPU power for maximized performance. It leverages AOS’ breakthrough control scheme that meets stringent power delivery requirements with minimum external components and offers world-class system power efficiency. When paired with AOS’ industry-leading DrMOS and Smart Power Stages, the AOZ73016QI and AOZ73004CQI form a complete solution for GPU or AI SoC power in datacenters, graphics cards, and advanced computing.

    • Power Distribution Board for AI Datacenters (Power MOSFETs):  AOS is showcasing an application-specific MOSFET AOTL66935 for 48V Hot Swap with High Safe Operating Area (SOA) in TOLL package, and soon available in LFPAK8x8 (AOLV66935). AOTL66935 and AOLV66935 have ultra-low RDS(on) (<1.9mOhm) and high junction temperature ratings at 175°C. AOS designed these MOSFETs with low on-state resistance and robust linear mode performance to protect AI servers and telecom equipment where performance, reliability, and quality are essential. 
       

    • High Power Motor Drive Applications:  AOS has developed state-of-the-art package options for its industry-leading MOSFET portfolio. Designed to meet the increasing performance and reliability application demands, the LFPAK, GTPAK™, and GLPAK™ packages combined with AOS’ MOSFET technology deliver low ohmic, low parasitic inductance, and high current capability advantages. These packages also feature gull-wing leads, offering a rugged solution for board-level environmental stresses. These features offer key benefits in reducing losses, improving power density, lowering EMI, and enhancing board-level reliability for key applications such as e-mobility, battery management, and other high-current applications. The GTPAK offered with the AOGT66909 is designed to mount a heatsink with a large exposed pad on the package surface. The topside cooling technology effectively transfers most heat to the heatsink instead of PCB, dissipating heat more efficiently. The GLPAK offered with the AOGL66901 is designed to achieve a high inrush current rating using AOS’ advanced clip technology. The Gull-wing design enhances board-level reliability. The GLPAK with clip technology offers very low package resistance and parasitic inductance, improving EMI performance compared to other package types that employ standard wire bonding.

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  • Leapers Semiconductor Launches SiC Module Packaging and Testing Facility in Yangzhou

    Leapers Semiconductor Launches SiC Module Packaging and Testing Facility in Yangzhou

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    Leapers Semiconductor has officially commenced construction of its automotive-grade third-generation power semiconductor module project in Jiangdu District’s development zone. The launch event was part of Jiangdu District’s Major Project Construction Mobilization Conference, where local officials outlined key economic initiatives for the region. District Party Secretary Zhu Lili delivered a speech at the ceremony, emphasizing the urgency of driving economic growth from the start of the year. District Mayor Shen Bohong presided over the event, with key government representatives also in attendance.

    During the event, township leaders provided updates on the district’s 2025 major construction projects, reaffirming their commitment to economic development. The first quarter alone saw the initiation of 29 major projects, with a total investment of 8.72 billion yuan ($1.2 billion), spanning sectors such as new materials, renewable energy, high-end equipment, and environmental protection.

    Leapers Semiconductor SiC module project, which began construction on March 1, represents a 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) investment, covering an area of 32 acres. Once completed, the facility is expected to achieve an annual production capacity of 3 million automotive-grade SiC modules, generate 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) in annual revenue, and contribute 500 million yuan ($70 million) in annual tax revenue.

    With this new SiC module packaging and testing facility, Leapers Semiconductor is set to enhance production capabilities, accelerate innovation, and drive the adoption of SiC power solutions worldwide.

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  • MCC Unveils 150V MOSFET with Ultra-Low 4mΩ On-Resistance in Compact TOLL Package

    MCC Unveils 150V MOSFET with Ultra-Low 4mΩ On-Resistance in Compact TOLL Package

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    MCC Semi revealed the latest MOSFET designed to help engineers balance efficiency and thermal performance in high-power applications. The 150V MCTL4D0N15YH boasts a remarkably low on-resistance of 4mΩ, minimizing conduction losses for optimal efficiency.

    Housed in a robust TOLL package, this component features advanced split-gate trench (SGT) technology and a junction-to-case thermal resistance of 0.39K/W for superior heat dissipation.

    Equipped with an operating junction temperature capability of up to 175°C, this new MOSFET is the ideal solution for demanding applications, including battery management systems, motor drives, and DC-DC converters.

    Offering versatility across multiple industries, MCTL4D0N15YH enhances system performance and longevity while reducing overall energy consumption.

    Features & Benefits:

    • SGT Technology: Ensures outstanding electrical performance and efficiency.
    • Low On-Resistance (4mΩ): Minimizes power losses, enhancing system efficiency.
    • Low Conduction Losses: Reduce energy waste, optimizing energy usage.
    • Low Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (0.39K/W): Provides excellent heat dissipation capabilities.
    • High Operating Junction Temperature (up to 175°C): Delivers reliability in high-temperature environments.

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  • Fraunhofer Launches 'ThinSiCPower' Project to Develop Cost-Effective Silicon Carbide Power Electronics

    Fraunhofer Launches ‘ThinSiCPower’ Project to Develop Cost-Effective Silicon Carbide Power Electronics

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    Silicon carbide (SiC) provides considerable technical advantages for power electronics – however, the costs are still a drawback. In the »ThinSiCPower« research project, a consortium of Fraunhofer Institutes is developing key technologies to reduce material losses and device thickness while increasing the thermomechanical stability of the assembled SiC chips. The savings achieved are expected to help further accelerate the market development of efficient SiC power electronics.

    Power electronics based on the wide-bandgap semiconductor silicon carbide (SiC) are a key enabler for energy-efficient, sustainable and high-performance applications in electromobility – from cars and commercial vehicles to trains, ships and airplanes, in the generation, transportation and storage of renewable energies, as well as for IT and industrial infrastructures. It is therefore an important and competitively relevant factor for the current global transformation processes in the areas of mobility, energy and digitalization. The market for SiC power devices is expected to grow at an annual rate of over 30 percent. Compared to conventional silicon technology, the use of SiC power electronics in a standard drive converter saves more energy than is required to manufacture the SiC power electronics themselves.

    While the technological advantages of SiC are obvious due to its physical properties, the higher costs compared to the established silicon are still an obstacle to faster market penetration. Chip costs are more than three times higher than for silicon. The initially required SiC wafer is the biggest cost driver here. In the case of a SiC-based metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), this accounts for more than 40 percent of the manufacturing costs. In addition, due to the unfavorable mechanical material properties and large thickness of the monocrystalline SiC wafer, electronics processed from it only achieve approx. 30 percent of the thermomechanical service life compared to silicon. This disadvantage leads to an approx. 25 percent larger chip area and, in the case of an inverter for example, to around 25 percent higher costs in the application.

    In the three-year ThinSiCPower project (2024-2027), funded by the Fraunhofer PREPARE program, researchers are developing an alternative way to produce cost-effective SiC substrates and significantly thinner SiC chips using more resource-efficient processing technologies. Rather than first sawing the expensive, high-quality SiC wafers with the usual material loss and later back-grinding them in device processing, the SiC crystal is separated directly into thinner wafers using a special laser process without any major loss of material, which are then bonded onto an inexpensive carrier substrate based on polycrystalline SiC.

    Fraunhofer ISE, ENAS and IWM with the Fraunhofer IISB as project coordinator are pooling their individual competencies in ThinSiCPower. A SiC coating technology developed by Fraunhofer IISB is being adapted  for the manufacturing of the poly-SiC carrier substrates, which is more cost- and resource-efficient than the conventional manufacturing method using chemical vapor deposition. The low-loss separation of the thin SiC wafers is carried out using a laser for defined mechanical pre-damage (Fraunhofer ISE) and subsequent separation under well-defined mechanical conditions for controlled crack propagation (Fraunhofer IWM).

    The wafer bonding process for the poly-SiC substrate with the split SiC, including the necessary surface preparation before and after the bonding process, will be developed at Fraunhofer ENAS, while the subsequent device processing and qualification will take place at Fraunhofer IISB. The partners are also developing adapted electrical test methods at thin wafer level as well as physics-of-failure simulation models to maximize the market acceptance of this new class of low-cost SiC substrates. With this, a broad applicability in the relevant industries could be achieved.

    The aim is to reduce SiC device costs by 25 percent by developing technology for the production of costeffective thin SiC wafers and poly-SiC substrates. In addition, SiC design costs are to be reduced by further 25 percent by increasing the load cycle stability by 300 percent. The target markets are semiconductor and power module manufacturers as well as their process and equipment suppliers through to test equipment suppliers. With this project, the participating partner institutes are also combining their expertise to set up a complete, highly innovative and future-oriented SiC processing line within the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD). The consortium is receiving consultancy support directly from partners in industry.

    The ThinSiCPower project not only accelerates the market penetration of silicon carbide through the targeted cost reduction and conceptual advantages, but also serves to secure an innovative, resilient and industry relevant SiC technology value chain in Germany and Europe.

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  • ROHM Unveils 2nd-Gen 650V GaN HEMTs in Compact TOLL Package for Enhanced Efficiency in High-Power Applications

    ROHM Unveils 2nd-Gen 650V GaN HEMTs in Compact TOLL Package for Enhanced Efficiency in High-Power Applications

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    ROHM has developed 650V GaN HEMTs in the TOLL (TO-LeadLess) package: the GNP2070TD-Z. Featuring a compact design with excellent heat dissipation, high current capacity, and superior switching performance, the TOLL package is increasingly being adopted in applications that require high power handling, particularly inside industrial equipment and automotive systems. For this launch, package manufacturing has been outsourced to ATX SEMICONDUCTOR (WEIHAI) CO., LTD., an experienced OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) provider.

    Improving the efficiency of motors and power supplies, which account for most of the world’s electricity consumption, has become a significant challenge to achieving a decarbonized society. As power devices are key to improve efficiency, the adoption of new materials such as SiC (Silicon Carbide) and GaN is expected to further enhance the efficiency of power supplies.

    ROHM began mass production of its 1st generation of its 650V GaN HEMTs in April 2023, followed by the release of power stage ICs that combine a gate driver and 650V GaN HEMT in a single package. This time, ROHM has developed the product incorporating 2nd generation elements in a TOLL package, and added it to existing DFN8080 package to strengthen ROHM’s 650V GaN HEMT package lineup – meeting the market demand for even smaller and more efficient high-power applications.

    The new products integrate 2nd generation GaN-on-Si chips in a TOLL package, achieving industry-leading values in the device metric that correlates ON-resistance and output charge (RDS(ON) × Qoss). This contributes to further miniaturization and energy efficiency in power systems that require high voltage resistance and high-speed switching.

    To achieve mass production, ROHM leveraged proprietary technology and expertise in device design, cultivated through a vertically integrated production system, to carry out design and planning. Under the collaboration announced on December 10, 2024, front-end processes are carried out by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). Back-end processes are handled by ATX. On top, ROHM plans to partner with ATX to produce automotive-grade GaN devices.

    In response to the increasing adoption of GaN devices in the automotive sector, which is expected to accelerate in 2026, ROHM plans to ensure the rapid introduction of automotive-grade GaN devices by strengthening these partnerships in addition to advancing its own development efforts.

    Liao Hongchang, Director and General Manager, ATX SEMICONDUCTOR (WEIHAI) CO., LTD.
    “We are extremely pleased to have been entrusted with production by ROHM, a company renowned for its advanced manufacturing technologies and in-house production facilities that cover everything from wafer fabrication to packaging. We began technical exchanges with ROHM in 2017 and are currently exploring possibilities for deeper collaboration. This partnership was made possible due to ATX’s track record and technical expertise in the back-end manufacturing of GaN devices. Looking ahead, we also plan to collaborate on ROHM’s ongoing development of automotive-grade GaN devices. By strengthening our partnership, we aim to contribute to energy conservation across various industries and the realization of a sustainable society.”

    Satoshi Fujitani, General Manager, AP Production Headquarters, ROHM Co., Ltd.
    “We are delighted to have successfully produced 650V GaN HEMTs in the TOLL package, achieving sufficient performance. ROHM not only offers standalone GaN devices but also provides power solutions that combine them with ICs, leveraging ROHM’s expertise in analog technology. The knowledge and philosophy cultivated in the design of these products are also applied to device development. Collaborating with OSATs such as ATX, that possess advanced technical capabilities, allows us to stay ahead in the rapidly growing GaN market while utilizing ROHM’s strengths to bring innovative devices to market. Going forward, we will continue to enhance the performance of GaN devices to promote greater miniaturization and efficiency in a variety of applications, contributing to enrich people’s lives.”

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  • Ideal Power Reports Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

    Ideal Power Reports Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

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    Ideal Power Inc. published results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

    “We’re thrilled with our first design win representing significant validation of B-TRAN® as an enabling technology for SSCBs and a catalyst for our anticipated revenue ramp starting in the second half of 2025. Based on the customer’s projections, the opportunity from this customer’s first B-TRAN®-based product alone could translate to revenue of several hundred thousand dollars in its first year of sales, with the opportunity to exceed a million dollars in revenue in the second year of sales. After the successful roll-out of this first product, we expect this OEM to expand its offerings to include a suite of B-TRAN®-enabled SSCBs with a wide range of ratings presenting a substantial opportunity for revenue growth,” stated Dan Brdar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ideal Power.

    Brdar continued, “We are leveraging this design win for SSCBs to potentially secure additional design wins with other large SSCB customers in the coming months to drive long-term value creation for our shareholders. Solid-state switchgear, which includes SSCBs, is at least a $1.0 billion market opportunity for us and is expected to drive our sales ramp followed by a $1.4 billion opportunity in the energy and power market. In the fourth quarter, we secured a multi-unit order for our SymCool® IQ intelligent power module. This product targets the energy and power market, a market that includes renewable energy, energy storage and EV charging.”

    Key Fourth Quarter and Recent Operational Highlights

    Execution to our B-TRAN® commercial roadmap continues, including:

    • Secured first design win for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCB) with one of the largest circuit protection equipment manufacturers in Asia serving industrial and utility markets. The program is ahead of schedule with product design, prototype builds, testing, and delivery of the SSCBs targeted for completion in late March or early April to be followed by commercial sales later in the year.
    • Secured order for our SymCool® IQ intelligent power module from a customer that specializes in the development and manufacture of circuit protection and power conversion solutions. This customer is interested in SymCool® IQ modules for several end markets including renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and data centers.
    • Conducted a comprehensive program review in Detroit with Stellantis’ U.S. and European production and engineering teams along with other major suppliers contributing to Stellantis’ new EV platform. Based on the successful program review and positive feedback from Stellantis, we expect to not only continue advancing the drivetrain inverter program but also add a new high priority program for EV contactors.
    • Secured orders from a third Global Tier 1 automotive supplier for numerous discrete B-TRAN® devices, a SymCool® power module, a SSCB evaluation board and a driver. This customer is interested in using B-TRAN® for solid-state EV contactor applications.
    • Initiated third-party automotive qualification and reliability testing of B-TRAN® devices. This testing requires well over a thousand packaged B-TRAN® devices from multiple wafer runs. Test results continue to be positive with no die failures to date. Successful completion of B-TRAN® automotive qualification and reliability testing is expected later this year.
    • B-TRAN® Patent Estate: Currently at 94 issued B-TRAN® patents with 45 of those issued outside of the United States and 53 pending B-TRAN® patents. Current geographic coverage includes North America, China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, India, and Europe.

    Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

    • Cash used in operating and investing activities in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2.6 million compared to $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Cash used in operating and investing activities in the full year 2024 was $9.2 million compared to $7.7 million in the full year 2023.
    • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $15.8 million at December 31, 2024.
    • No long-term debt was outstanding at December 31, 2024.
    • Commercial revenue was $5,408 in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $86,032 in the full year 2024.
    • Operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were $2.8 million compared to $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 driven primarily by higher research and development spending.
    • Operating expenses in the full year 2024 were $11.1 million compared to $10.4 million in the full year 2023 driven primarily by higher research and development and sales and marketing spending.
    • Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2.6 million compared to $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Net loss in the full year 2024 was $10.4 million compared to $10.0 million in the full year 2023.

    2025 Milestones

    For 2025, the Company has set the following milestones:

    • Secure next phase of development program with Stellantis
    • Complete deliverables in 1H 2025 related to first design win
    • Capture additional design wins / custom development agreements
    • Start initial sales ramp in second half of year
    • Increase current rating of products
    • Complete third-party automotive qualification testing

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  • SkyWater Technology Acquires Infineon Technologies' Austin Fab to Boost U.S. Chip Production

    SkyWater Technology Acquires Infineon Technologies’ Austin Fab to Boost U.S. Chip Production

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    SkyWater Technology has entered into an agreement with Infineon Technologies AG for SkyWater to purchase Infineon’s 200 mm fab in Austin, Texas, (“Fab 25”) and a corresponding long-term supply agreement. SkyWater will operate the fab as a foundry, increasing available capacity in the U.S. for foundational chips on nodes from 130 nanometers down to 65 nanometers that are critical for many industrial, automotive and defense applications.

    Fab 25 will also substantially increase SkyWater’s scale as a foundry and provide additional capabilities such as 65 nm infrastructure, expanded copper processing scale and high-voltage Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) technology. The long-term supply agreement will enable Infineon to maintain a strong, efficient and scalable manufacturing footprint in the United States. 

    Infineon and SkyWater believe that this strategic partnership will enhance the long-term viability and utilization of Fab 25. The transaction also affirms the long-term perspective for nearly 1,000 manufacturing jobs at Fab 25, since all current Fab 25 employees will become SkyWater employees as part of the agreement. 

    SkyWater is a U.S.-based company with access to a broad customer base and a Trusted supplier of the U.S. Department of Defense. SkyWater believes the transaction will allow it to realize significant economies of scale, bring high-value manufacturing services to SkyWater’s customers and support dual sourcing strategies for critical industries.

    Furthermore, SkyWater plans to transition the Fab 25 business model from Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) to foundry to bring substantial manufacturing capacity to a broad base of new customers over time. Foundational semiconductors are of strategic importance for several U.S. industries, including the defense sector. The partnership will strengthen the industrial base and domestic semiconductor supply chain in the U.S. as well as the resilience for critical foundational semiconductor technology. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval in the U.S. and is expected in the coming months.

    “The transaction fully aligns with Infineon’s manufacturing strategy to create synergies with strategic foundry partners when in-house manufacturing does not offer competitive advantages,” said Alexander Gorski, Executive Vice President and Head of Frontend Operations at Infineon. “The partnership with SkyWater creates mutual benefits and synergies, supports our profitable growth and provides us with a strong and trusted foundry partner, thereby safeguarding our long-term supply base in the U.S. We commend the contributions the Fab25 team has made to our operations and thank the Austin community and our local and federal partners for their support and collaboration.”

    “This milestone expands our partnership with Infineon and significantly increases our U.S. foundry capacity. We expect it will also enhance supply chain resilience for foundational chips that are critical to sensitive, strategic applications, thereby strengthening both national and economic security,” said Thomas Sonderman, SkyWater CEO. “This investment is an expansion that enhances our ability to serve both our defense and industrial customers. By leveraging the proven expertise of the talented team in Austin, we are positioning this fab as a cornerstone in the U.S. semiconductor foundry network—one that will extend our capabilities to support defense programs while also enabling new opportunities in commercial markets. 

    The U.S. is a key business region for Infineon with around 4,000 employees, 15 locations dedicated to research and development activities and 1,000 employees in R&D roles. Infineon serves a multitude of American customers across all its market segments in automotive, industrial & infrastructure, as well as consumer, computing & communications. Currently, up to one billion semiconductor chips per year for major automotive, industrial and communications companies are manufactured in Fab25.

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  • SemiQ Unveils Next-Gen SiC Power MOSFETs for Automotive & Industrial at APEC 2025

    SemiQ Unveils Next-Gen SiC Power MOSFETs for Automotive & Industrial at APEC 2025

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    SemiQ Inc will give the first official unveiling of the company’s new 1700 V and 1200 V Gen 3 SiC MOSFETs at the 2025 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC).

    APEC takes place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from March 16, with SemiQ’s booth located at stand #1348.

    SemiQ’s 1200 V Gen3 SiC was announced in February, delivering an improved performance with a smaller die size and at a lower cost. The series includes automotive qualified (AEC-Q101) options and Known Good Die (KGD) testing has been implemented across the series with verification at voltages exceeding 1400 V, plus avalanche testing to 800 mJ. Reliability is further improved through 100% gate-oxide burn-in screening and UIL testing of discrete packaged devices.

    The company’s new 1700 V MOSFET family of MOSFETS and modules with AEC-Q101 certification is designed to meet the needs of medium-voltage high power conversion applications, from photovoltaic, wind inverters and energy storage to EV and roadside charging as well as uninterruptable power supplies, and induction heating/welding. These switching planar D-MOSFETs enable more compact system designs with higher power densities and have been tested to KGD beyond 1900 V, with UIL avalanche testing to 600 mJ.

    Dr. Timothy Han, President at SemiQ said: “There is so much innovation happening in power electronics right now and we’re delighted to have launched our next generation technologies in time to have them on display at APEC. The show brings together many of the leading minds within the industry and we’re looking forward to discussing the challenges faced and how we can help them.”

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  • Toshiba's New 600V 24mΩ MOSFET Enhances Power Supply Efficiency

    Toshiba’s New 600V 24mΩ MOSFET Enhances Power Supply Efficiency

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    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has launched an N-channel power MOSFET to address the growing market demand for improved efficiency in power supply circuits. The new TK024N60Z1 uses the proven DTMOSVI 600V series process with a super junction structure to achieve low on-resistance and reduced conduction losses. Applications include servers in data centres, switched-mode power supplies for industrial equipment, and power conditioners for photovoltaic generators.

    The TK024N60Z1 has a drain-source on-resistance RDS(ON) of 0.024Ω (max), which is the lowest in the DTMOSVI 600V series. It also improves power supply efficiency, which reduces heat generation. Combined with the TO-247 package, which delivers high heat dissipation, the TK024N60Z1 offers good heat management characteristics.

    Like other MOSFETS in the DTMOSVI 600V series, the TK024N60Z1 benefits from an optimised gate design and process. This reduces the value of drain-source on-resistance per unit area by approximately 13%. More importantly, drain-source on-resistance × gate-drain charge is reduced by approximately 52% compared to Toshiba’s conventional generation DTMOSIV-H series products with the same drain-source voltage rating. This means the DTMOSVI series, including the TK024N60Z1, offers a better trade-off between conduction loss and switching loss, which helps improve the efficiency of switched-mode power supplies.

    To further improve power supply efficiency, Toshiba offers tools that support circuit design for switched-mode power supplies. These include the G0 SPICE model, which quickly verifies circuit function, and the highly accurate G2 SPICE models that reproduce transient characteristics.

    The TK024N60Z1 N-channel power MOSFET exemplifies Toshiba’s commitment to continue expanding the DTMOSVI series and support energy conservation by reducing power loss in switched-mode power supplies.

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