Why onsemi’s NCDR95A170 continuous diode quietly matters for power designers - AD HOC NEWS

The NCDR95A170 from ON Semiconductor, while not flashy in marketing, is a critical component for power designers working in high-voltage, high-current applications. Targeted at industrial drives, UPS ... Read original →

onsemi’s NCDR95A170 isn’t chasing headlines—it’s anchoring industrial power systems where reliability trumps switching speed. By leveraging an isolated silicon diode package at 1700V/95A, it sidesteps the thermal integration headaches of legacy stud-mount designs, slowing the forced migration to SiC in medium-voltage applications like motor drives and UPS. This approach insulates onsemi from EUV-related supply chain risks tied to advanced nodes, appealing to North American and European OEMs seeking geopolitical resilience. While Infineon and STMicro ramp SiC capacity, onsemi counters with a durability-first play—trading peak efficiency for field-proven robustness. Over the next 18 months, tightening global energy regulations won’t override cost constraints in industrial equipment, ensuring sustained demand for such ‘fit-for-purpose’ silicon solutions and accelerating onsemi’s pivot from components to intelligent power ecosystems.