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# ABB to acquire silicon carbide-based power conversion firm Advantics

News: Microelectronics

ABB to acquire silicon carbide-based power conversion firm Advantics

Electrification and automation technology provider ABB of Zurich, Switzerland is acquiring Advantics of Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France, which provides silicon carbide-based power conversion solutions (integrating hardware, firmware and software to optimize performance across demanding applications including data centers, industrial microgrids, power generation and EV infrastructure). 

The acquisition expands ABB’s direct current (DC) portfolio and positions it to serve accelerating demand for efficient DC solutions. The transaction is expected to close by fourth-quarter 2026.

The IEA expects electricity’s share of final energy consumption to rise from 20% now to about 36% by 2035. ABB says that, by using advanced semiconductor technology to control more of this electrical power, its DC solutions minimize repeated AC/DC conversion and maximize efficiency. 

ABB says that the acquisition of Advantics adds a high-efficiency silicon carbide power conversion technology to its broader DC portfolio, strengthening the building blocks needed to design, protect, convert, distribute and manage power in new electrical architectures with higher power density, resilience and efficiency. ABB adds that, combined with its expertise in protection, distribution, digital control and system-level engineering, the acquisition supports the development of DC systems that maximize efficiency, energy storage and flexible power sources.

“We invest continuously in technology and talent to support global energy expansion,” says Massimiliano Cifalitti, president of ABB’s Smart Power division. “ABB offers industry-leading direct current solutions, and Advantics’ power converter technology and world-class engineering talent are a perfect match, adding compact, high-efficiency capabilities that will strengthen our offering for data centers, industrial microgrids, and EV infrastructure. Together, we will accelerate the development and delivery of next-generation DC solutions,” he adds. 

“Advantics has proven that silicon carbide technology can deliver breakthrough performance,” says Advantics’ founder & CEO Michal Elias. The firm’s power converter modules are said to deliver up to 99% efficiency. “As the world electrifies, the opportunities for innovation are unprecedented and demand for efficient, intelligent power conversion is accelerating faster than ever before,” he adds. “ABB shares our vision for the future of this technology.” 

By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. over 140 years of history and around 110,000 staff. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). 

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