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 On January 18, ST announced that it has partnered with Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor power module manufacturer Zinsight Technology to provide ST's third-generation SiC MOSFET technology for Zinsight's on-board air conditioning compressor controller for electric vehicles. It is said that the air conditioning compressor controller using this SiC MOSFET technology will help extend the range of new energy vehicles, and the effect will be more significant in summer and winter. According to reports, the controller of the electric vehicle air conditioning compressor of Zinsight Technology selects ST's third-generation 1200V SiC MOSFET technology, combined with Zinsight Technology's unique heat dissipation solution and thermal protection design, which can improve the thermal management energy efficiency of electric vehicles, improve the NVH performance of air conditioning compressors, and promote the miniaturization of electric compressor systems. Under the condition of

As per icDirectory Limited, Renesas announced on January 11 that it will acquire Transphorm, a supplier of gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, for $5.1 per share in cash, with a total valuation of approximately $339 million. The acquisition will provide Renesas with GaN's in-house technology, expanding its footprint in fast-growing markets such as electric vehicles, computing (data centers, AI, infrastructure), renewable energy, industrial power supplies, and fast chargers/adapters. As the cornerstone of carbon neutrality, the demand for efficient power systems is increasing, and related industries are transitioning to wide bandgap (WBG) materials represented by silicon carbide (SiC) and GaN. These advanced materials have a wider range of voltages and switching frequencies than traditional silicon-based devices. In response to this momentum, Renesas has announced the establishment of an in-house SiC production line and signed a 10-year SiC wafer supply agreement. https://w