Wolfspeed has introduced the CPM3‑10000‑0300A, the first commercially available 10 kV silicon‑carbide (SiC) power MOSFET, a device that operates at ten times the voltage of its earlier 1 kV offerings.
The new MOSFET delivers a 10 kV drain‑to‑source rating and an estimated 158,000‑year lifetime at a continuous 20 V gate bias, enabling solid‑state transformers, high‑voltage UPS systems, and other high‑power applications such as wind power, semiconductor plasma etching and sustainable fertilizer production.
Wolfspeed emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 29, 2025, and has been reporting significant losses and negative gross margins. The 10 kV launch is a strategic step toward turning around its financial performance by unlocking new revenue streams and improving power‑density economics.
Dr. Cengiz Balkas, Wolfspeed’s chief business officer, said the launch “enables customers to transition from prototypes to production, accelerating time to market.” Dr. Subhashish Bhattacharya, a Duke Energy professor, noted that the technology “will reshape how the world generates, distributes, and uses energy, unlocking the potential for modernization and more efficient power conversion.”
While Wolfspeed claims the device is the industry’s first 10 kV SiC MOSFET, competitors are developing high‑voltage SiC solutions, but the 10 kV class remains rare, positioning Wolfspeed as a leader in this niche market.
The product promises a 30 % reduction in system cost and over 300 % improvement in power density, which could accelerate adoption of solid‑state transformers and high‑voltage UPS systems. However, Wolfspeed must still manage restructuring costs and underutilization at its Mohawk Valley fabrication facility.
The launch marks a significant technological milestone, but the company’s financial recovery remains a challenge; investors will monitor how the new product translates into revenue growth and margin improvement.
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