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Accelerating the next generation of semiconductor chips for power electronics

PowerAmerica, a proud member of Manufacturing USA, brings together the brightest minds in the wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor world. Semiconductor manufacturers and companies that use power semiconductors in their products are working together to accelerate the adoption of next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power electronics.

SiC and GaN semiconductors improve the performance of power electronics systems beyond the limits of traditional silicon-based designs.

Industrial

Precision variable-speed drives and high-temperature operation

Education and Workforce

Workforce-ready students to stoke the next generation of WBG professionals

Electric Transportation

Efficient charging and increased range

Renewable Energy and Grid Modernization

Higher efficiencies in power conversion and a more secure energy grid

Defense

Smaller, faster, lighter and more rugged power electronics

Data Centers and UPS

Reduced power and cooling requirements

PowerAmerica’s Mission: Accelerate the Commercialization of WBG Power Electronic Devices and Systems

PowerAmerica is a member-driven consortium of industry, universities, and national labs, accelerating the commercialization of energy-efficient SiC and GaN power semiconductor chips and electronics. We work together to achieve these goals in five key ways:

Why You Should Join Us

We offer a comprehensive view of advances in SiC and GaN technology, including roadmaps aligned with a range of industrial applications. Driven by semiconductor producers and industry end-users, roadmapping determines what applications will benefit the most from improved power semiconductor performance.

We fund demonstrations of improved technology and applications on a cost-match basis with industry and academic institutions according to unmet market needs and requirements identified in our SiC and GaN roadmaps. The U.S. Department of Energy has committed $32 million over five years to support dozens of projects managed by PowerAmerica.

We promote the benefits of SiC and GaN technology to application engineers in a range of industries, making a compelling case for transitioning existing silicon-based systems to wide bandgap technology through member networking opportunities, promotion in technical and trade publications, trade shows and conferences, and publicizing the successes of our members and their customers.

Become a Member

We’re building a nationwide pipeline and ecosystem of applications and device engineers, educators, developers, and entrepreneurs trained in the design, production, and application of WBG power electronics.

PowerAmerica By The Numbers

  • 65 Industry Members
  • 20 University Partners
  • 5 National Labs
  • 33 Invention Disclosures Filed
  • $150 Million in Project Funding

We are equipping a U.S. workforce through partnerships with more than a dozen leading universities, showcasing their advances in WBG technology.

Be part of the future of power electronics.

Gain access to the latest developments and key industry players in WBG semiconductor technology. By accelerating the concept to product cycle, we provide companies the opportunity to remain globally competitive and grow their bottom line.