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Texas Instruments has announced that its board of directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer Haviv Ilan to assume the additional role of chairman, effective January 2026. Ilan will succeed Rich Templeton, who is set to retire at the end of 2025, concluding a remarkable 45-year career with the company.
Ilan, who joined TI in 1999, has served as president and CEO since 2023 and has been a member of the company’s board since 2021. Over his 26-year career at TI, he has held key leadership positions across the analog and embedded processing businesses, as well as serving as chief operating officer before becoming CEO.
“Rich leaves an incredible legacy at TI and across the semiconductor industry,” said Janet Clark, lead director of TI’s board and chair of the audit committee. “He has been a transformative leader whose vision, passion, and wisdom have shaped TI into the great company it is today. This transition is well planned, and the company is in an excellent position operationally, financially, and strategically. Haviv’s appointment as chairman reflects his proven leadership and the board’s confidence in his ability to continue strengthening TI for the long term.”
Reflecting on the announcement, Ilan expressed gratitude for Templeton’s leadership and lasting influence. “On behalf of our entire company, I want to thank Rich for his steadfast dedication and contributions to TI. His leadership has been instrumental in driving our success and inspiring a generation of leaders. I am honored to carry his legacy forward as we continue executing our strategy, reinforcing our competitive strengths, and creating long-term value.”
Templeton’s retirement marks the close of an era at TI. Under his leadership, the company solidified its position as a global leader in analog and embedded semiconductors, achieved record growth, and maintained a strong culture of innovation and operational excellence.
The planned transition ensures continuity in leadership as TI continues to focus on long-term strategic growth and strengthening its position in the global semiconductor industry.
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ROHM Semiconductor is celebrating three decades of collaboration with Micronetics, marking a significant milestone in one of its longest-standing and most successful distribution partnerships in Europe. This 30-year relationship highlights a shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction — values that have driven mutual growth and enduring success.
Founded in 1979, Micronetics is a leading German distributor of electronic components, serving customers across Europe with a portfolio of more than 40,000 active, passive, and electromechanical components. With over 18,000 items available from stock, the company ensures exceptional product availability, backed by a modern logistics center and ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system.
Micronetics has been a key distributor of ROHM products for decades, maintaining one of the largest inventories of ROHM components in the region. This strong stocking strategy has played a vital role in ensuring high product availability and short lead times for customers, strengthening ROHM’s position in the German market.
“Our prosperous partnership with ROHM has always been built on shared values: quality, innovation, reliability, and above all, mutual trust,” said Angela Kleiter, CEO of Micronetics.
“Micronetics has been a cornerstone of our distribution network in Germany,” added Wolfram Harnack, President of ROHM Semiconductor Europe. “Their technical expertise, customer dedication, and proactive stocking strategy have made them an invaluable partner. We are proud to celebrate this 30-year journey together and look forward to many more years of shared success.”
Over the years, ROHM has consistently ranked among the top semiconductor suppliers at Micronetics by sales, reflecting the strength of the partnership and the continued demand for ROHM’s high-quality components.
As both companies celebrate this important anniversary, ROHM and Micronetics reaffirm their joint commitment to delivering superior semiconductor technologies, reliable supply, and excellent customer service to support innovation across Europe’s electronics industry.
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Infineon Technologies AG has been recognized with the Bosch Global Supplier Award 2025 in the category “Materials and Components.” The award honors Infineon’s exceptional performance in innovation and product development in microcontrollers and power electronics, as well as its long-standing partnership with Bosch.
“We are very proud to have received a Bosch Global Supplier Award,” said Peter Schiefer, President of the Automotive Division at Infineon. “This recognition is a powerful confirmation of our commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence, and reflects the strength of our collaboration with Bosch. Together, we will continue developing cutting-edge technologies that support the evolution of software-defined, zero-emission vehicles.”
Arne Flemming, Head of Supply Chain Management at Bosch, emphasized the importance of the partnership: “With the Bosch Global Supplier Award, we honor our best suppliers and service providers. The recipients represent the top tier of our 35,000-strong global supplier network. Their contributions strengthen our innovative capability and competitiveness in a demanding market environment.”
The collaboration between Infineon and Bosch spans multiple generations of microcontrollers (MCUs) designed for evolving electronic and electrical (E/E) architectures that form the foundation of software-defined vehicles. Infineon’s comprehensive automotive portfolio includes microcontrollers, connectivity solutions, analog and sensor products, and power semiconductors, positioning the company as one of the few suppliers capable of supporting customers across the entire automotive system landscape.
Bosch also recognized Infineon for its significant investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, including 300-millimeter silicon wafer production and wide-bandgap materials such as gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC). These investments form the backbone of future automotive innovation. In 2026, Infineon is set to open its new 300-millimeter Smart Power Fab in Dresden, Germany, further expanding its production capacity for next-generation automotive solutions.
The Bosch Global Supplier Awards are presented biennially to suppliers demonstrating outstanding performance in quality, sustainability, cost efficiency, and innovation. This year, 49 suppliers from 14 countries were recognized under the theme “Challenge accepted: resilient partnerships, sustainable future.”
This marks the fifth time Infineon has received the prestigious award, underscoring its role as a trusted partner to Bosch and a driving force in advancing automotive electronics worldwide.
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has signed a basic agreement with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Taiwan Co., Ltd., to jointly develop high-voltage, high-current power conversion systems (PCSs) that use advanced power semiconductors for renewable energy applications such as solar and wind power.
Under this partnership, Mitsubishi Electric will provide its high-efficiency power semiconductor modules, while Mitsubishi Electric Taiwan contributes its market expertise. ITRI will apply its system integration and power conversion technologies to create a megawatt-class PCS prototype for demonstration testing. The collaboration aims to advance technology that efficiently converts electricity from renewable sources while supporting the growth of Taiwan’s renewable energy ecosystem.
Mitsubishi Electric and its Taiwan subsidiary plan to share design insights and test results with PCS manufacturers, helping them optimize their products using Mitsubishi Electric’s power semiconductor modules. ITRI will also offer related design documentation and data to support local industry development. Through this effort, both organizations aim to contribute to the global transition toward low-carbon, sustainable energy systems.
As renewable energy generation expands worldwide, demand for large-scale PCSs capable of converting electricity between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) continues to grow—particularly for megawatt-class systems used in large solar or wind installations.
Mitsubishi Electric brings decades of experience in producing reliable, high-voltage, high-current semiconductor modules used in renewable energy generation, energy storage, and transmission. Known for their durability and stable performance in challenging environments, these modules are widely adopted across global markets.
ITRI, a leading research institute focused on the circular economy, low-carbon manufacturing, and renewable technologies, has extensive expertise in high-voltage and high-current power systems. It has played a key role in advancing Taiwan’s technology industries through innovation and collaboration with local companies.
Jwu-Sheng Hu, Executive Vice President at ITRI, said that the partnership represents a major step forward in Taiwan’s energy transition. He noted that as power systems evolve to accommodate renewable sources, stability and efficiency are becoming increasingly important. The collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric, Hu said, will combine ITRI’s system integration strengths with Mitsubishi Electric’s semiconductor expertise to improve green energy integration and strengthen Taiwan’s role in the global clean energy supply chain.
Masayoshi Takemi, Executive Officer and Group President of the Semiconductor & Device Group at Mitsubishi Electric, described the agreement as an important milestone for advancing renewable energy adoption. He said the partnership will help accelerate the development of megawatt-class power conversion systems using Mitsubishi Electric’s power semiconductor technologies. Takemi added that Mitsubishi Electric remains committed to supporting a sustainable society through solutions that balance environmental responsibility with business growth.
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