Menlo Microsystems, Inc., announced a partnership with Microchip Technology, a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions, that it has successfully completed the hot switching validation of a MEMS-based 1000V/500A (0.5 megawatt) relay panel that is the basis platform for future development of advanced circuit protection systems for the U.S. Navy.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that, beginning January 21, it will start shipping samples of four new trenchsilicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) bare dies designed for use in power electronics equipment, such as electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters, onboard chargers, and power supply systems for renewable energy sources including solar power.

Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) have completed functional testing of their jointly developed next-generation gas turbine control system for thermal power plants. This control system integrates Mitsubishi Power's control technology and Mitsubishi Electric's high-speed data processing technology to optimize the operation of large-scale gas turbines used for power generation, achieving stable and efficient power output.

As power electronics scales from microwatt IoT nodes to multi-megawatt energy infrastructure, its material footprint is growing just as rapidly. Circularity strategies are increasingly seen as a way to decouple performance gains from resource consumption and waste generation. This article reviews how far different R-strategies have already been adopted across key power electronics components and where practical limits remain.

CISSOID, a company for rugged power semiconductor solutions, following the earlier introduction of its new families of industry standard power modules, announced the expansion of its standard product offerings with the release of the CMT-PLA1BL12300MA. This new 1200V/300A Half-Bridge IGBT Power Module combines advanced switching technology with a widely adopted industry standard package, providing a highly reliable and cost-effective solution for a broad range of industrial power conversion systems.

Wolfspeed, Inc. announced the successful production of a single-crystal 300mm (12-inch) silicon carbide wafer, describing it as an industry milestone. The company cited its silicon carbide IP portfolio of more than 2,300 issued and pending patents worldwide and said the development supports its path toward future volume commercialization of 300mm technology.

Syensqo and Axens announced the launch of Argylium, a new company dedicated to developing and scaling-up commercial demonstration of advanced materials for solid-state batteries in Europe. This collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening Europe’s innovation and excellence in creating the next generation of batteries.

Littelfuse has announced the release of six new automotive current sensors designed to enhance electric and hybrid vehicle performance, efficiency, and functional safety. The new automotive qualified sensors provide precise, isolated current measurement across battery-management, motor-control, and pyro-fuse safety systems.

Diodes Incorporated introduces the AP53781 and AP53782 28V USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) dual-role power (DRP) controllers designed for managing DC power requests and outputs in battery-powered portable devices. The controllers support the latest USB PD3.1 extended power range (EPR) standard, delivering up to 140W for charging as well as releasing power from the internal battery.

Greenconn announces two major milestones as it enters the new year: the company has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze rating end of 2025 and has improved the performance of its 0.5 mm pitch floating connector series. Together, these achievements underline Greenconn’s commitment to sustainable growth and continuous technological innovation.