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- 1Eaton to use Infineon silicon carbide chips in solid-state transformers▼Eaton to use Infineon SiC chips for SSTs
Power management company Eaton has announced it will use silicon carbide semiconductor chips from Infineon in its solid-state transformers. The move pairs a major electrical equipment maker with one of the leading chip suppliers in the SiC space, which offers higher efficiency than traditional silicon in power conversion. Details on volumes or timelines were not given, but the partnership signals growing industrial adoption of wide-bandgap semiconductors in grid and power infrastructure.
- 2Navitas to develop 10kV silicon carbide chips for US Government▼Navitas to develop 10kV SiC chips for US Government
Semiconductor company Navitas has announced a project to develop 10kV silicon carbide (SiC) chips for the US Government. The high-voltage power semiconductors are aimed at advanced power delivery applications, and the deal highlights growing government investment in domestic wide-bandgap chip technology. Details on contract size, timelines and specific end uses have not been disclosed.
- 3Navitas Semiconductor wins US Army award for silicon carbide chips▼Navitas Semiconductor lands US Army award for high-voltage silicon carbide chips
Navitas Semiconductor has received a US Army award for its high-voltage silicon carbide chip technology. The announcement highlights the growing role of gallium nitride and silicon carbide power semiconductors in military applications, where efficiency and power density matter. Navitas, a US-based power semiconductor company, says the award supports development of its chips for defense power systems.