The GE Aerospace partnership with Wolfspeed seeks to strengthen supply chains and accelerate commercialization of high-voltage silicon carbide solutions.
GE Aerospace and silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor specialist Wolfspeed have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the deployment of high-voltage silicon carbide technologies across industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.
The collaboration will focus on developing standardized high-voltage SiC power modules that can support a range of emerging technologies, including solid-state transformers, industrial electrification systems, and next-generation aerospace and defense platforms. The companies believe these advanced power modules can simplify system architectures by reducing the number of components required, while improving overall efficiency, reliability, and performance.
As demand for high-power electronic systems continues to grow, both firms see silicon carbide as a critical technology for enabling more compact and energy-efficient solutions. High-voltage SiC devices can handle greater power loads while minimizing energy losses, making them increasingly attractive for advanced industrial and defense applications.
The partnership also seeks to strengthen supply chain resilience and support the development of a more robust ecosystem for high-power silicon carbide technologies. By combining their expertise in power systems and semiconductor manufacturing, GE Aerospace and Wolfspeed aim to accelerate commercialization and adoption of next-generation power electronics.
GE Aerospace has already made progress in the field, recently qualifying high-voltage silicon carbide power units for U.S. military ground vehicle applications. The company has also demonstrated its fourth-generation SiC power MOSFET technology, which is designed to deliver faster switching speeds, improved efficiency, and enhanced durability.
Wolfspeed, meanwhile, continues to expand its leadership in silicon carbide manufacturing through large-scale 200mm wafer production. The company recently introduced a commercially available 10kV silicon carbide MOSFET, providing customers in industrial, aerospace, defense, and AI infrastructure markets with a high-voltage power solution ready for deployment.
The agreement highlights the growing importance of silicon carbide technology as industries seek more efficient ways to manage rising power demands driven by electrification, artificial intelligence, and advanced defense systems.
