Discrete
Bourns Launches CDSOD323-TxxC-Q Automotive-Grade TVS Diode Series
Bourns has introduced the CDSOD323-TxxC-Q Series, an automotive-grade transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode series for compact ESD protection. The AEC-Q101-compliant bidirectional TVS diodes protect single data lines or I/O ports from ESD and surge events. They combine bidirectional prot
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Toshiba Develops 6500V Press-Pack IEGT for Higher Voltage Power Systems and Equipment Size Reduction
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has developed a 6500V-rated trench-type second-generation Injection Enhanced Gate Transistor (IEGT) chip featuring high turn-off capability and short-circuit capability. The company has commercialized a 6500V/2000A press-pack IEGT, model ST2000
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Navitas Launches a New SiC MOSFET Package That Simplifies High-Voltage Thermal Management
Navitas Semiconductor has introduced a new packaging format for its silicon carbide MOSFETs call
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Infineon and Siemens Team Up to Modernize Electrical Protection Using Silicon Carbide
Infineon Technologies and Siemens have announced a partnership aimed at making power protection smarter and faster for data centers, industrial facilities, and battery storage systems.At the heart of this collaboration is Siemens' SENTRON 3QD2, a next-generation circuit breaker that
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L&T Semiconductor Technologies Signs Master Supply Agreement with Newen Systems for SiC-Based Power Modules in Renewable Energy Applications
L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has entered into a Master Supply Agreement (MSA) with Newen Systems Pvt Ltd. The agreement covers the design, development, qualification, and supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based power modules for renew
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Bosch Starts Supplying Samples of Third-Generation SiC Chips for Electric Vehicles
Bosch has begun introducing its third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) chips and is supplying samples to global automakers. SiC chips are used in electric cars to control energy flow and improve efficiency. The new generation delivers 20 percent higher performance compared to the previous one and
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Magnachip Launches 8th-Generation 40V and 60V MV MOSFETs for Server and High-Performance PC Power Supplies
Magnachip Semiconductor launched of its new 8th-generation 40V and 60V Medium-Voltage (MV) MOSFETs, designed for server and high-performance PC power supply units. The devices target the Synchronous Rectification (SR) stage of server and PC power systems. They incorporate Advanced Shielded-Gate
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iDEAL Semiconductor Expands SuperQ 200V MOSFET Portfolio with Industry-Lowest RDS(on) in TOLL and TO-220 Packages
iDEAL Semiconductor announced the expansion of its SuperQ 200V MOSFET portfolio, delivering industry-leading on-resistance across widely used power semiconductor packages. The iS20M5R5S1T achieves a maximum RDS(on) of 5.5 mΩ in the TOLL package, setting a benchmark as the lowest RDS(
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Vishay Introduces 1200 V SiC MOSFET Power Modules in SOT-227 Package for Automotive and Industrial Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, announced five new 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET power modules designed for medium to high frequency applications in automotive, energy, industrial, and telecom systems. The modules—VS-SF50LA120, VS-SF50SA120, VS-SF100SA120, VS-SF150SA120, and VS-SF200SA1
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Nuvoton Starts Mass Production of 1.0 W Ultraviolet Laser Diode at 379 nm for Maskless Lithography
Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ) announced on January 20, 2026, the commencement of mass production for its high-power ultraviolet semiconductor laser. The device operates at a wavelength of 379 nm and delivers an optical output of 1.0 W in continuous-wave mode. It is housed in a 9.0-m
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Diodes Incorporated Expands Automotive Bipolar Transistors with Ultra-Low VCE(sat) NPN and PNP Series
Diodes announced the DXTN/P 78Q and 80Q series of automotive-compliant ultra-low VCE(sat) NPN and PNP bipolar transistors. The twelve devices support voltage ranges for 12V, 24V, and 48V automotive systems. Applications include gate driving of MOSFETs and IGBTs, power line and load s
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Nexperia Supply Chain Crisis 2025: China Export Controls and Dutch Intervention Disrupt Global Discrete Chip Flow
Nexperia, the Dutch-based manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and a wholly-owned subsidiary of China’s Wingtech Technology, continues to face severe supply chain restrictions that began in October 2025, according to official company statements and verified industry reports. The d
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