SemiQ to Preview Gen4 1700V SiC Module
The Lake Forest, California company will show its new silicon carbide half-bridge MOSFET module at electronica 2026 in Munich.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Semiconductors
SemiQ, a Lake Forest, California maker of custom silicon carbide power semiconductors, will preview its Gen4 1700V half-bridge MOSFET module at electronica 2026 in Munich, Germany, from November 10 to 13, 2026. The company will also exhibit its QSiC Gen3 SiC modules at the show.
Why it matters
The Gen4 module is aimed at the rising power and thermal demands of electric vehicles, motor drives, smart-grid infrastructure, and uninterruptible power supplies. Its standard package format is positioned to let existing systems be upgraded without costly redesigns.
The Gen4 GCMS1P7C170S4B1-N module supports 830A current capability with 1.7mΩ RDSon in a standard 62mm x 152mm S4 package. These are manufacturer-reported specifications, and independent verification of performance under load is not yet available.
The players
SemiQ
SemiQ is a Lake Forest, California company that designs, develops and manufactures custom silicon carbide power semiconductors and 150mm SiC epitaxial wafers for power electronics applications.
The details
SemiQ is previewing the Gen4 1700V module, model GCMS1P7C170S4B1-N, built on its fourth-generation silicon carbide technology, at the electronica 2026 exhibition. The company is also showing its QSiC Dual3 line of 1200V half-bridge modules and B3 full-bridge modules that deliver up to 120A.
Timeline
The electronica 2026 exhibition runs November 10 to 13, 2026, in Munich, Germany.
SemiQ previews the Gen4 1700V module during the exhibition, seven days from the time of this report.
The Tech Race
SiC MOSFET modules have been steadily displacing silicon IGBTs in traction inverters and industrial drives, and the Gen4 1700V rating pushes that transition into higher-voltage applications. The module's 830A capability places SemiQ against rival SiC suppliers competing for the same high-power segment.
Engineers designing EV drivetrains, motor drives, and power supplies may find the S4 package useful for upgrading existing systems without redesigning the mechanical layout. Pricing and sampling availability for the Gen4 module have not been disclosed.
The takeaway
Higher-voltage SiC modules with standard packaging could lower the cost of upgrading power systems to meet growing thermal and power demands. Readers tracking the power electronics sector can watch the electronica 2026 show floor for performance details and availability.
What happens next
SemiQ will exhibit the Gen4 1700V module and QSiC Gen3 modules at electronica 2026 in Munich from November 10 to 13, 2026.
Further reading
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