January 21, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — onsemi said it has completed the $115 million cash acquisition of Qorvo's silicon carbide junction field-effect transistor (SiC JFET) technology portfolio, including its United Silicon Carbide subsidiary.

The deal expands Onsemi's EliteSiC power solutions portfolio, addressing high energy efficiency and power density needs in AC-DC stages of power supply units for AI data centers. In electric vehicles, SiC JFETs improve efficiency and safety by replacing multiple components with solid-state switches in battery disconnect units. For industrial applications, the technology supports energy storage systems and solid-state circuit breakers.

“This acquisition strengthens Onsemi’s position in power semiconductors, enabling us to deliver disruptive, market-leading technologies to solve critical power density and efficiency challenges in AI data centers, automotive, and industrial markets,” said Simon Keeton, president of Onsemi’s Power Solutions Group. “We remain committed to innovation and investments to provide the most comprehensive power system solutions.”