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Infineon to acquire C2i Semiconductors for AI data centres
Infineon is a semiconductor company that is buying C2i Semiconductors.
C2i is based in Bengaluru, India.
It makes technology that helps computers manage and use electricity more efficiently.
This is especially useful for AI data centres, which need a lot of power.
Infineon wants to combine C2i’s digital power expertise with its own semiconductor technologies.
The companies plan to develop improved systems for delivering power inside AI servers.
The deal is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
It will also expand Infineon’s research and engineering work in India.
Infineon Technologies AG will acquire Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors, which develops digital power technologies for AI data centres.
The deal is intended to strengthen Infineon’s power solutions for AI servers and high-performance computing platforms.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2026.
Infineon said the acquisition will create a digital power technology centre of excellence in India and expand its engineering capabilities there.
C2i’s software-defined power expertise will be combined with Infineon’s semiconductor portfolio, manufacturing capabilities and global customer relationships.
- Who
- German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies AG and Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors.
- What
- Infineon will acquire C2i to strengthen AI data-centre power solutions and expand its digital power capabilities.
- Where
- C2i is based in Bengaluru, India; the acquisition will expand Infineon’s engineering capabilities in India.
- When
- The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2026.
- Why
- To combine C2i’s software-defined power expertise with Infineon’s semiconductor portfolio and support power delivery for AI infrastructure.
Key facts
- Acquirer
- Infineon Technologies AG
- Target
- C2i Semiconductors
- Target location
- Bengaluru, India
- Expected closing
- Third quarter of calendar year 2026
- Primary focus
- Power solutions for AI data centres, AI servers and high-performance computing
- India workforce
- Infineon employs approximately 2,800 people in India
- Planned capability
- A centre of excellence for digital power technologies in India
Quotes
Adam White
President of Infineon’s Power Systems division
“Joining Infineon gives us access to world-class semiconductor technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and global customer relationships”
CNBC TV 18
“C2i Semiconductors brings exceptional expertise in software-defined power management and system-level power architectures”
CNBC TV 18
Sources
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