Wolfspeed, Inc. announced that its 300mm silicon carbide (SiC) technology platform could serve as a foundational materials enabler for advanced AI and high‑performance computing (HPC) heterogeneous packaging by the end of this decade.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced significant advancements in its portfolio of industrial control and protection devices. The company is expanding the functionalities of its semiconductor-based SENTRON Electronic Circuit Protection Device (ECPD) and introducing the SIRIUS 3RW5 -Z R11 refurbished soft starter, its first product designed according to circular economy principles.

Empower Semiconductor announced the launch of three new embedded silicon capacitors (ECAPs), designed to meet the power integrity demands of next-generation AI and high-performance computing (HPC) processors.

Wolfspeed, Inc. has announced the industry’s first commercially available 10 kV silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFET. The device is designed to support high-voltage power conversion and enable new system architectures for applications such as grid infrastructure, industrial electrification, and AI data centers.

The PCIM Asia Shenzhen Conference 2026 serves as a key gathering for researchers and engineers from across the global power electronics community. The 2026 conference will focus on the growing domain of power electronics applications in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, with these topics becoming increasingly important due to rising demand for compute infrastructure and the requirement for more efficient, sustainable energy systems.

From 9–11 June 2026, the PCIM Conference will once again bring together the leading minds in power electronics and offer real-life experiences of future trends and innovations. This event has always been of vital importance to the surrounding industry, and it is set to demonstrate why by breaking a record in 2026: Participants can look forward to an extensive line-up of first-rate talks and poster presentations – including numerous first publications from industry and science – that will surpass 500 for the first time. Those in attendance will thus benefit from first-hand expert knowledge all along the value chain in power electronics.

The European Union has granted EUR 25 million to the SUPREME consortium, marking a significant milestone in industrialization of superconducting quantum technologies across Europe. Together with national funding from the member states, the total funding adds up to 50 million Euros. Key objectives of the initiative include developing stable superconducting technology and giving access to it for both industry and academia. The first phase will commence in early 2026 and span three and a half years, bringing together 23 partners from eight Member States.

GlobalFoundries and Renesas Electronics Corporation announced an expanded strategic collaboration through a multi‑billion-dollar manufacturing partnership that broadens Renesas' access to GF technologies including its differentiated technology platforms. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to secure, resilient supply chains and aligns with U.S. priorities to strengthen domestic semiconductor production for economic and national security.

This work presents a highly-integrated GaN-based monolithic bidirectional switch (MBDS) with blocking voltage beyond 1200 V.

This paper presents a highly integrated high power density design of a motor drive, utilizing integrated GaN power stages as well as novel current sensing ICs.

This paper aims to promote the integration of DC Semiconductor Circuit Breakers (SCCBs) into existing DC networks by ensuring reliability through accurate Remaining Useful Life (RUL) predictions.

This paper proposes a new gate driver that always achieves the fastest switching while keeping the surge voltage below the breakdown voltage.

The job of a gas station or tankstelle has always been refuelling vehicles and sending them back to the road. The energy flow of non-renewables is unidirectional. For electric vehicle charging, scientists and researchers reimagined charging stations. Manufacturers moved EV chargers beyond charging, turning vehicles into energy storage systems on wheels.

Solid-state batteries do not use flammable liquid electrolytes and are therefore safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries. Empa researchers have developed a solid electrolyte based on a stretchable polymer. The scalable material could allow the development of better solid-state batteries and be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.

Onsemi announced the commercialization of its new vertical gallium nitride technology. The company calls it a breakthrough for AI and electrification. But GaN has already been a champion in the power and RF industry; what’s so new about this?

Indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) has become a cornerstone material for near-infrared optoelectronics, enabling applications from LIDAR and Raman spectroscopy to high-speed optical communication. This article explores why InGaAs is uniquely suited for the short-wave infrared spectrum and takes a closer look at its growing role in avalanche photodiodes (APDs).

Keysight Technologies, launched its next-generation Infiniium XR8 Real-Time oscilloscopes, designed to accelerate high-speed digital and compliance testing while improving efficiency and insight for modern electronics development.

Rohde & Schwarz expands its portfolio of mid-range instruments with the launch of the R&S FPL1044 spectrum analyzer and a new 40 MHz real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) option for the entire FPL family. The R&S FPL1044 is an industry first, delivering high-frequency performance up to 44 GHz at a price point previously unattainable in the market. The universal RTSA option empowers FPL users with powerful real-time analysis capabilities.

Siemens has expanded the TIA Selection Tool Cloud with the new “Electrical Designer” feature for electrical planning. This smart software is the first and only in the IEC market that includes basic electrical knowledge and standards expertise. Electrical Designer simplifies main circuit design by automatically selecting components, verifying short-circuits, sizing cables, and creating all necessary documentation.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the Cre8Ventures Open Higher Education Program, an ambitious new initiative developed in collaboration with Arm and the University of Southampton’s School of Electronics and Computer Science, to foster entrepreneurial curiosity and accelerate student-led semiconductor innovation across Europe’s leading technical universities.