NOVOSENSE announced the launch of its new bidirectional current sense amplifier series, NSCSA240-Q, covering both industrial and automotive versions, designed for high-voltage PWM systems in vehicles and industrial equipments. The series integrates enhanced PWM rejection technology, supporting bidirectional current sensing with exceptional transient immunity, automotive-grade precision, and flexible configurability.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new series of insulated, surface-mount inrush current limiting positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors. Designed to increase board-level efficiency and lower costs in automotive and industrial applications, Vishay BCcomponents PTCES series devices combine maximum energy handling to 340 J with high maximum voltages of 1200 VDC in a compact package.

GlobalFoundries and Navitas Semiconductor announced a long-term strategic partnership to strengthen and accelerate U.S.-based gallium nitride (GaN) technology. Together, they will collaborate, develop and deliver advanced solutions for critical applications in high power markets that demand the highest efficiency and power density, including AI datacenters, performance computing, energy and grid infrastructure and industrial electrification.

Huawei's recent patents are shifting the use of silicon carbide (SiC) from traditional power transistors to critical thermal and electromagnetic management in artificial intelligence and computing hardware. This innovation showcases SiC's exceptional properties, which allow it to handle high voltages and temperatures efficiently. The development underscores the significant role of materials science in advancing electronic technology.

Rondo Energy, and EDP have contracted to deploy a 100 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Brewery and Malting Plant, part of HEINEKEN Company in Portugal. The installation will be the largest heat battery in the beverage industry worldwide, providing continuous, renewable steam to HEINEKEN's local operation.

RENA Technologies launches Vanguard, a automated single-wafer platform for wet chemical cleaning, etching, and drying of 200 mm and 300 mm wafers. Designed to support established wet-processing workflows and accommodate different production requirements.

Battery-operated devices and energy-restricted applications must track and monitor power consumption without wasting power in the process. To solve this challenge, Microchip Technology announced two digital power monitors that consume half the power of comparable solutions based on typical operating conditions. The power monitors achieve this while also providing real-time system alerts for out-of-limit power events and a patent-pending step-alert function for identifying variations in long-running averages.

Panasonic Energy announced it has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells to power its robotaxi fleet deployments. Under the multi-year agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 battery cells beginning in early 2026 to support Zoox’s growing robotaxi service and operations.

Wolfspeed announced its new 1200V SiC six-pack power modules that redefine performance benchmarks for high-power inverters. By combining its latest advanced Gen 4 SiC MOSFET technology and innovative packaging, the modules deliver three times more power cycling capability at operating temperature and 15% higher inverter current capability in an industry-standard footprint.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, a designer, developer, and supplier of power devices and modules, announced its AOLV66935, a 100V High Safe Operating Area (SOA) MOSFET in an LFPAK 8x8 package. It's designed as an solution for 48V Hot Swap architectures in AI servers. In addition to its SOA capability, the AOLV66935 Hot Swap MOSFET features very low on-resistance to meet these performance, efficiency and reliability challenges.