The semiconductor supply chain has once again reported news of price increases. Currently, many domestic semiconductor companies have raised the prices of power components such as MOS, with the increase being around 5%-10%.

This is not the first time that power semiconductors have increased in price. Earlier, several semiconductor companies have raised prices for similar products. It is obvious that this is an industry-wide price increase.

Downstream markets such as consumption and industry have gradually improved. For example, after nearly two years of price cuts and inventory digestion, the photovoltaic and energy storage industries have re-entered a cycle of price increases.

So, what are power semiconductors? What important industries are they used in?

Power semiconductors generally refer to electronic devices that can achieve power conversion and circuit switching control.

In terms of working principle, the essence is to use the unidirectional conductive characteristics of semiconductors to achieve power switching and power conversion. It can realize functions such as voltage transformation, inversion, rectification, and switching in power equipment, improve energy conversion efficiency, and reduce power loss.