OMRON reveals new SiC-MOSFET relays for high-voltage power and test applications - DPA Magazine

Omron's launch of new SiC-MOSFET relays represents a significant advancement in power semiconductor technology for high-voltage applications. The adoption of SiC technology delivers superior performan... Read original →

Omron’s SiC-MOSFET relay launch isn’t just a product upgrade—it’s a catalyst for reshaping the power semiconductor stack. Upstream wafer suppliers now face tighter specs on defect density and wafer size, while downstream industrial equipment makers gain leverage to shrink power systems and boost test throughput. With the EU’s Ecodesign Directive and U.S. Inflation Reduction Act tightening efficiency mandates, clinging to silicon risks regulatory penalties and supply chain isolation. Competitors like Infineon, ROHM, and onsemi will likely accelerate vertical integration or lock in EV and inverter OEMs via long-term SiC supply pacts. Within 18 months, SiC will shift from premium option to baseline requirement—especially in 800V EV architectures and high-voltage test rigs for smart factories. Omron is staking a claim at the gateway of next-gen industrial power electronics.