Danfoss Silicon Power and SEMIKRON merge to establish joint business in Power Electronics

By OEM Update Editorial April 7, 2022 12:57 pm IST

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in several countries and is expected to close no later than Q3 2022.

SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power have announced a merger to create a joint business specialised in Power Electronics focusing on power semiconductor modules. With an existing workforce of more than 3,500 dedicated power electronic specialists, the new SEMIKRON-Danfoss will provide world-class technology expertise as the leading partner in Power Electronics. The merger comes with a firm commitment to future investments, paving the way for green growth and a more sustainable, and energy efficient and decarbonised future. SEMIKRON-Danfoss will be a central enabler of this transition.

The electrical power will be in the future the most important energy source. The power semiconductor module is at the heart of all power electronic solutions. The module is built of power semiconductors that make it possible to convert and control the electrical power.