Coherent Corp. announced advancements in its silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxy capabilities, enabling power devices up to 10kV for next-generation AI datacenter and industrial power applications. As industrial electrification accelerates, demand is rising for more efficient, higher-voltage power systems across renewable energy, rail, fast-charging infrastructure, and grid infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the growth of AI workloads is driving the need for ultra-efficient, high-power-density architectures in datacenters, where every gain in conversion efficiency reduces energy consumption and operating cost. Coherent?s latest 150mm and 200mm thick epitaxy platforms support device architectures up to 10kV in production. These platforms have demonstrated capability extending even beyond 10kV, enabling improved performance in demanding operating environments.
These advancements allow customers to develop more compact, energy-efficient power conversion systems for both multi-megawatt datacenters as well as industrial infrastructure, while meeting the reliability requirements of large-scale deployments. Coherent continues to expand its silicon carbide technology portfolio, from substrates to advanced epitaxy, to support customers across industrial, automotive, and energy markets, including the rapidly growing segment of high-efficiency datacenter power systems, reinforcing its leadership in wide-bandgap semiconductor materials.
