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Alpha and Omega (AOSL) Launches Two Super Junction MOSFETs

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOSL - Free Report) have introduced two cutting-edge αMOS5 600V FRD Super Junction MOSFETs. The AOK095A60FD and AOTF125A60FDL are priced at $3.75 and $3.22, respectively, with a lead time of 16 weeks.

The new and advanced devices are part of AOSL's array of discrete power devices that cater to various sectors like servers, workstations, telecom rectifiers, solar inverters, EV charging, motor drives, and industrial power applications. The αMOS5 specifically stands out for its efficiency and density, which address the rising needs of power supply and solar inverter systems.

The challenges in designing mid-high power switched-mode power supplies and solar inverter systems revolve around enhancing efficiency and density, reducing system costs, and ensuring robustness. AOS's High Voltage Super Junction MOSFETs are favored in several topologies due to their ability to handle demanding scenarios effectively. 

The αMOS5 FRD FETs boast a robust design that is specifically equipped to manage challenging commutation scenarios and ensure reliability during abnormal operations like short-circuits or start-up transients. AOSL aims to cater to the rising trend of energy storage-ready inverters and the growing use of high-voltage batteries in AC-coupled systems.

Per a report from Allied Market Research, the global battery storage inverter market size was valued at $2.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $6.5 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 8.8% from 2023 to 2032. The industry is likely to benefit from increasing adoption of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, added the report.

AOSL is engaged in designing, developing and supplying a broad range of power semiconductors globally, including a portfolio of Power MOSFET and Power IC products. The company continues to benefit from growth in product and technology roadmaps, enhanced manufacturing capability, and deepening customer relationships.

AOSL currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of AOSL have lost 5.5% in the past year against the sub-industry’s growth of 85.4%.

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