Camillo Martino to Continue as Chairman of the Board

 

original Magnachip appoints Chae Lee as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026.

 

SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”) announced the appointment of Chae Lee as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Lee is also expected to join Magnachip’s Board of Directors following the effective date of his appointment. Lee succeeds Camillo Martino, who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since August 2025 and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Lee brings more than 30 years of global semiconductor industry experience spanning power semiconductors, power management integrated circuits (PMIC), sensors, audio amplifiers with expertise in applications, sales, marketing, operations and executive leadership. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Tagore Technology, a provider of Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor solutions for Radio Frequency (RF) and Power applications. Prior to Tagore, Lee held senior leadership positions at semiconductor companies including Insyte Systems, NXP Semiconductors, and Maxim Integrated Products where he was responsible for strong high-margin revenue growth through innovative product development in its mobility group.

“Chae has a strong background ideally suited to guide Magnachip through its next phase of growth,” said Camillo Martino, Chairman of the Board. “Chae brings a unique combination of deep technical expertise, operational leadership and commercial experience across both power ICs and system solutions. His experience aligns perfectly with Magnachip’s strategy to strengthen our product portfolio, accelerate innovation and expand our presence in high-value power semiconductor markets.”

Martino added, “On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank our employees for their dedication and resilience over the past year. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Chae and the management team as Chairman.”

“I am honored to join Magnachip at this important point in its evolution,” said Lee. “Magnachip has a strong heritage in power semiconductors, a talented team, valuable manufacturing assets and on a path to developing compelling next-generation products. I believe the Company is well positioned to capitalize on long-term opportunities across AI, data center, industrial, automotive, robotics, communications, computing and consumer applications. I look forward to working closely with the Board and the entire Magnachip organization to build on the progress already underway and create outstanding value for customers, employees and shareholders.”

 

About Magnachip Semiconductor

Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal power semiconductor platform solutions for various applications, including industrial, automotive, communication, consumer and computing. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with about 45 years of operating history, owns a substantial number of registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

 

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Mike Bishop

United States (Investor Relations)

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Global Marketing Communication

Magnachip Semiconductor

Tel. +82-2-6903-3179

pr@magnachip.com

 –  Designed for High-Efficiency Power Systems in AI Servers, EV Chargers and Industrial Applications

 –  Low RDS(ON), Fast Recovery Body Diode and Integrated Zener Diode for Enhanced Performance and Reliability

 

SEOUL, South Korea – Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”) today announced the introduction of two new 6th-generation 600V Super Junction (SJ) MOSFETs designed to meet the growing performance and efficiency requirements of AI server power applications.

 

The new products feature low RDS(ON) values of 36mΩ and 37mΩ, helping reduce conduction losses and improve overall power conversion efficiency. In addition, both devices integrate a Zener diode between the gate and source terminals to provide enhanced protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD), thereby improving device reliability. The chip size has also been significantly reduced compared with the previous generation, contributing to improved integration and design flexibility.

 

 

The MMTB60R037G6FZVRH incorporates a Fast Recovery Body Diode, which helps reduce reverse recovery losses and improve switching performance in high-frequency power conversion systems. These characteristics make it well suited for AI server power supplies, where efficiency, thermal management, and power density are critical design considerations.

 

Both devices are offered in a TOLL package and are designed for high-power, high-current applications. They also feature a Kelvin Source configuration, which reduces parasitic inductance and improves switching stability.

 

The growing demand for energy-efficient power conversion solutions across AI servers, EV charging systems and industrial power supplies is driving the adoption of advanced power semiconductors. Higher efficiency, improved thermal performance and increased power density have become critical requirements for next-generation power systems.

 

According to Omdia, the discrete semiconductor market within computing & data storage applications is projected to grow from approximately $3.7 billion in 2025 to approximately $5.9 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9%. The growing adoption of high-density, high-efficiency server power architectures is expected to further drive demand for power discrete devices, including SJ MOSFETs.

 

“As demand continues to grow for more efficient and reliable power systems across AI infrastructure, EV charging systems and industrial applications, power semiconductor performance becomes increasingly important,” said Hyuk Woo, Chief Technology Officer of Magnachip. “Our new 6th-generation 600V SJ MOSFETs combine low on-resistance, enhanced switching characteristics and robust reliability features to help customers improve efficiency and power density in next-generation power designs.”

 

The new SJ MOSFETs are also suitable for a wide range of power applications requiring high efficiency and reliability, including industrial power supplies, telecom infrastructure, and EV charging systems.

 

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About Magnachip Semiconductor

Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal power semiconductor platform solutions for various applications, including industrial, automotive, communication, consumer and computing. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with about 45 years of operating history, owns a substantial number of registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

 

Contact: 

Mike Bishop

United States (Investor Relations)

Bishop IR, LLC

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Kyeongah Cho

Global Marketing Communication

Magnachip Semiconductor

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pr@magnachip.com

 

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Business Wire Logo - Navy - JPEGMagnachip Launches New 6th-Generation 600V SJ MOSFETs for AI Servers and EV Charging Applications

  – High-efficiency, high-power-density MV MOSFET solutions for AI servers, data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) and industrial power systems

  – Comprehensive power semiconductor portfolio on display, including LV MOSFETs, MV MOSFETs, SJ MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, and Power ICs

  – PCIM Europe 2026, Nuremberg, Germany — Hall 6, Booth 337

 

Seoul, South Korea, May 26, 2026 — Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”), a designer and manufacturer of power semiconductor solutions, today announced that it will showcase its Medium-Voltage (MV) MOSFET portfolio for AI server and data center power systems at PCIM Europe 2026, which will be held from June 9 to 11, 2026, in Nuremberg, Germany.

 

At Hall 6, Booth 337, Magnachip will exhibit its MV MOSFET solutions for server and data center power supply units (PSUs), high-performance computing (HPC), and industrial power systems.

 

As AI workloads continue to expand and data center power consumption rises, power efficiency, power density, and thermal management have become increasingly important in server and data center power system design. According to market research firm Omdia, the global power discrete semiconductor market for Computing and Data Storage applications is expected to grow from approximately $2.3 billion in 2025 to $3.0 billion in 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.4%.

 

At the exhibition, Magnachip will highlight its MV MOSFET portfolio designed to support high-efficiency and high-density power architectures for AI servers and data centers.

 

MV MOSFET Solutions for AI Servers and Data Centers

Magnachip’s MV MOSFET product family is designed for a broad range of applications including synchronous rectification stages in server and high-performance computing power supply systems, industrial power systems, and solar inverter applications. Based on advanced Shielded-Gate Trench (SGT) technology, the portfolio is designed to support improved current density and switching performance while addressing the requirements of high-temperature and high-density power designs.

 

“As power demand in AI servers and data centers continues to increase, customers are seeking semiconductor solutions that can support higher power efficiency and power density. Magnachip plans to continue expanding its MV MOSFET portfolio and strengthening its power semiconductor solutions for AI servers, data center power systems, and industrial applications.”

— Hyuk Woo, Chief Technology Officer, Magnachip Semiconductor

 

Broader Power Semiconductor Portfolio

In addition to its MV MOSFET solutions, Magnachip will also showcase its broader power semiconductor portfolio spanning LV MOSFETs, MV MOSFETs, Super Junction MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, and Power ICs. These products support a broad range of automotive and industrial applications, including:

∙ EV & Automotive — traction inverters, onboard chargers (OBC), and DC-DC converters

∙ Industrial — solar, ESS, motor control, and industrial automation

 

PCIM Europe 2026 Exhibition Information

Magnachip will participate in PCIM Europe 2026 (Hall 6, Booth 337) in Nuremberg, Germany, where it will showcase its MV MOSFET portfolio for AI servers and data centers, along with its broader power semiconductor solutions portfolio.

∙ Location: Hall 6, Booth 337 — Nuremberg, Germany

∙ Date: June 9–11, 2026

∙ See Floorplan: PCIM – Magnachip

∙ Meeting Request: kyeongah.cho@magnachip.com

∙ More Information: Magnachip at PCIM Europe 2026

 

About Magnachip Semiconductor

Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal power semiconductor platform solutions for various applications, including industrial, automotive, communication, consumer and computing. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with about 45 years of operating history, owns a substantial number of registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

 

Contacts:

Mike Bishop

United States (Investor Relations)

Bishop IR, LLC

Tel. +1-415-891-9633

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Kyeongah Cho

Global Marketing Communication

Magnachip Semiconductor

Tel. +82-2-6903-3179

pr@magnachip.com

 

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Business Wire Logo - Navy - JPEG Magnachip to Showcase MV MOSFET Portfolio for AI Servers and Data Centers Alongside Its Broader Power Semiconductor Portfolio at PCIM Europe 2026

Magnachip Reports Results for First Quarter 2026

Apr 28, 2026

Q1 Results Summary

  • Consolidated revenue from continuing operations (which includes Power Analog Solutions (“PAS”) and Power IC (“PIC”) businesses) was $46.2 million, approximately at the mid-point of our guidance range of $44.0 to $48.0 million.
  • Revenue grew by 3.3% year over year and 13.9% quarter over quarter.
  • Consolidated gross profit margin from continuing operations of 15.6% was above the mid-point of our guidance range of 14.0% to 16.0%.

Recent Highlights

  • Launched 8th-generation ultra low-Rss(on) 12V BatteryFET designed for smartphone battery power efficiency
  • Launched 8th-generation 40V and 60V MV MOSFETs for servers and high-performance PCs
  • On track to launch 55 new-generation products in 2026

SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 28, 2026– Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX) (“Magnachip” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter 2026.

Camillo Martino, Magnachip’s CEO said, “We delivered better-than-seasonal revenue growth in the quarter, reflecting both solid execution and also the impact of the previously communicated inventory and channel actions. We are comfortable with our progress toward our multi-year transformation, and we are showing some good early signs, particularly with the 55 new-generation products launched in 2025. Our focus remains on improving product competitiveness through an accelerated pace of new-generation product launches, which we believe will drive sustainable revenue growth, margin expansion, and improved utilization over time. We believe disciplined execution of our six-pillar strategy will deliver long-term shareholder value.”

Shinyoung Park, Magnachip’s CFO, commented, “We remain committed to financial discipline to significantly improve our financial performance during this multi-year transformation.”


Q1 2026 Financial Highlights

GAAP Results
In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data
Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q/Q Change Q1 2025 Y/Y Change
Net Sales 46,208 40,570 up 13.9% 44,722 up 3.3%
Power Analog Solutions 41,647 36,811 up 13.1% 39,857 up 4.5%
Power IC 4,561 3,759 up 21.3% 4,865 down 6.2%
Gross Profit Margin 15.6% 9.3% up 6.3%pts 20.9% down 5.3%pts
Power Analog Solutions 12.8% 6.5% up 6.3%pts 17.8% down 5.0%pts
Power IC 40.4% 36.7% up 3.7%pts 46.5% down 6.1%pts
Operating Loss (7,170) (12,446) up 42.4% (5,278) down 35.8%
Loss from Continuing Operations (4,697) (8,792) up 46.6% (4,051) down 15.9%
Basic Loss per Common Share (0.13) (0.24) up 45.8% (0.11) down 18.2%
Diluted Loss per Common Share (0.13) (0.24) up 45.8% (0.11) down 18.2%
Non-GAAP Results
In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data
Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q/Q Change Q1 2025 Y/Y Change
Adjusted Operating Loss (6,527) (11,881) up 45.1% (4,410) down 48.0%
Adjusted EBITDA (3,640) (8,856) up 58.9% (1,205) down 202.1%
Adjusted Loss (4,073) (2,714) down 50.1% (2,784) down 46.3%
Adjusted Loss per Common Share—Diluted (0.11) (0.08) down 37.5% (0.08) down 37.5%

(1) Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, can provide a meaningful understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business and operations and assist in evaluating our core operating performance. However, such non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net loss or as a better indicator of our operating performance than measures that are presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of historical GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included in this press release.


Q2 2026 Financial Guidance

While actual results may vary, Magnachip currently expects the following:

  • Consolidated revenue from continuing operations (which includes Power Analog Solutions and Power IC businesses) to be in the range of $44.5 million to $48.5 million, roughly flat sequentially and a decrease of 2.3% year-over-year at the mid-point. This compares with $46.2 million in Q1 2026 and $47.6 million in Q2 2025.
  • Consolidated gross profit margin from continuing operations to be in the range of 17% to 19%, up from 15.6% in Q1 2026 but down from 20.4% in Q2 2025.

Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call

Magnachip will host a corresponding conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to discuss its financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following link to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive access details for this event including the dial-in numbers, a PIN number, and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call. A live and archived webcast of the conference call and a copy of the earnings release will be accessible from the ‘Investors’ section of the Company’s website at www.magnachip.com.

Online registration: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId9ff896cba6d4bf6bc5204e0fd2d7a6b


Consolidated Statements of Operations
In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2025
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
Net sales $46,208 $40,570 $44,722
Cost of sales 39,014 36,792 35,360
Gross profit 7,194 3,778 9,362
Gross profit as a % of net sales 15.6% 9.3% 20.9%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,666 8,625 9,203
Research and development expenses 6,698 7,599 5,437
Total operating expenses 14,364 16,224 14,640
Operating loss (7,170) (12,446) (5,278)
Interest income 1,063 1,246 1,540
Interest expense (373) (393) (423)
Foreign currency loss, net (115) (6,393) (405)
Other income (loss), net (10) 14 114
Loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit, net (6,605) (17,972) (4,452)
Income tax benefit, net (1,908) (9,180) (401)
Loss from continuing operations (4,697) (8,792) (4,051)
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 50 713 (4,827)
Net loss $(4,647) $(8,079) $(8,878)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations $(0.13) $(0.24) $(0.11)
Discontinuing operations 0.00 0.02 (0.13)
Total $(0.13) $(0.22) $(0.24)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations $(0.13) $(0.24) $(0.11)
Discontinuing operations 0.00 0.02 (0.13)
Total $(0.13) $(0.22) $(0.24)
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 36,407,581 35,979,697 36,887,841
Diluted 36,407,581 35,979,697 36,887,841
Consolidated Balance Sheets
In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data (Unaudited)
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $94,554 $103,756
Accounts receivable, net 24,176 26,022
Inventories, net 32,848 34,151
Other receivables 4,203 2,882
Prepaid expenses 5,591 5,062
Hedge collateral 4,970 1,200
Other current assets 3,681 3,782
Total current assets 170,023 176,855
Property, plant and equipment, net 95,072 100,204
Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,797 2,070
Intangible assets, net 404 454
Long-term prepaid expenses 531 584
Deferred income taxes 61,222 64,248
Other non-current assets 6,416 7,114
Total assets $335,465 $351,529
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $21,330 $20,848
Other accounts payable 10,813 11,444
Accrued expenses 5,490 6,929
Accrued income taxes 45 81
Operating lease liabilities 1,344 1,427
Current portion of long-term borrowings 26,431
Other current liabilities 6,264 2,681
Total current liabilities 71,717 43,410
Long-term borrowings 15,855 44,599
Accrued severance benefits, net 11,660 11,502
Non-current operating lease liabilities 509 690
Other non-current liabilities 2,921 3,078
Total liabilities 102,662 103,279
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 58,249,450 issued / 36,440,854 outstanding at Mar 31, 2026; 58,027,696 issued / 36,219,100 outstanding at Dec 31, 2025) 581 579
Additional paid-in capital 282,178 281,537
Retained earnings 210,205 214,852
Treasury stock (21,808,596 shares) (229,910) (229,910)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (30,251) (18,808)
Total stockholders’ equity 232,803 248,250
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $335,465 $351,529
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
In thousands of U.S. dollars (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $(4,647) $(8,878)
Depreciation and amortization 2,882 3,273
Provision for severance benefits 1,212 1,514
Loss (gain) on foreign currency, net 4,262 (35)
Provision (reversal) for inventory reserves (321) 1,208
Stock-based compensation 643 1,030
Deferred income tax assets 8 (415)
Others, net 74 225
Accounts receivable, net 1,611 635
Inventories (191) (3,259)
Other receivables (1,547) (811)
Prepaid expenses (152) 1,233
Other current assets (1,725) 970
Accounts payable 571 2,542
Other accounts payable (254) (2,622)
Accrued expenses (1,068) (111)
Accrued income taxes (33) (6)
Other current liabilities 593 (901)
Other non-current liabilities 53 354
Payment of severance benefits (228) (325)
Others, net (187) (290)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,556 (4,669)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payment of hedge collateral (3,785)
Proceeds from disposal of plant, property and equipment 49
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (3,915) (208)
Payment for intellectual property registration (24) (63)
Collection of guarantee deposits 1,891 21
Payment of guarantee deposits (158) (139)
Net cash used in investing activities (5,942) (389)
Cash flows from financing activities
Acquisition of treasury stock (176) (1,306)
Repayment of financing related to water treatment facility arrangement (110) (111)
Repayment of principal portion of finance lease liabilities (34) (38)
Net cash used in financing activities (320) (1,455)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (4,496) 557
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (9,202) (5,956)
Beginning of the period 103,756 138,610
End of the period $94,554 $132,654
Reconciliation of Operating Loss to Adjusted Operating Loss (Continuing Operations)
In thousands of U.S. dollars (Unaudited)
Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q1 2025
Operating loss $(7,170) $(12,446) $(5,278)
Equity-based compensation expense 643 565 868
Adjusted Operating Loss $(6,527) $(11,881) $(4,410)
Reconciliation of Loss from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Loss
In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data (Unaudited)
Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q1 2025
Loss from continuing operations $(4,697) $(8,792) $(4,051)
Interest income (1,063) (1,246) (1,540)
Interest expense 373 393 423
Income tax benefit, net (1,908) (9,180) (401)
Depreciation and amortization 2,877 3,019 3,120
EBITDA – continuing operations (4,418) (15,806) (2,449)
Equity-based compensation expense 643 565 868
Foreign currency loss, net 115 6,393 405
Derivative valuation loss (gain), net 20 (8) (29)
Adjusted EBITDA – continuing operations $(3,640) $(8,856) $(1,205)
Loss from continuing operations $(4,697) $(8,792) $(4,051)
Equity-based compensation expense 643 565 868
Foreign currency loss, net 115 6,393 405
Derivative valuation loss (gain), item net 20 (8) (29)
Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments (154) (872) 23
Adjusted Loss – continuing operations $(4,073) $(2,714) $(2,784)
Basic Adjusted Loss per share $(0.11) $(0.08) $(0.08)
Diluted Adjusted Loss per share $(0.11) $(0.08) $(0.08)
Weighted avg shares – basic 36,407,581 35,979,697 36,887,841
Weighted avg shares – diluted 36,407,581 35,979,697 36,887,841

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this press release regarding Magnachip’s forecasts, business outlook, expectations and beliefs are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include expectations about estimated historical or future operating results and financial performance, outlook and business plans, including second quarter 2026 revenue and gross profit margin expectations, future growth and revenue opportunities from new and existing products and customers, and the timing and extent of future revenue contributions by our products and businesses. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Magnachip as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.

About Magnachip Semiconductor

Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal power semiconductor platform solutions for various applications, including industrial, automotive, communication, consumer and computing. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with about 45 years of operating history, owns a substantial number of registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com.


Investor Contact:
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Source: Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation

 –  RSS(on) Typ. below 1mΩ — delivering ultra-low on-resistance for battery protection circuits (PCMs)

 –  48% reduction in specific on-resistance (Rsp) and 185% improvement in current density compared to the previous generation

 –  Designed to meet next-generation smartphone requirements for ultra-fast charging and high-efficiency battery protection

 

SEOUL, South Korea, April 2026 — Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”) today announced the launch of two new 8th-generation Ultra Low-Ron 12V low-voltage (LV) MOSFETs designed for high-performance smartphone battery protection circuits (PCMs). These new products target next-generation smartphones, where ultra-fast charging and energy efficiency are increasingly critical, and represent an expansion of Magnachip’s product lineup, strengthening its competitiveness in the mobile battery protection FET market. One of them is in mass production and is currently being supplied to a major global smartphone manufacturer, having demonstrated proven performance and reliability.

As smartphones incorporate advanced AI functionalities and increasingly high-performance applications, computational loads are rising, driving the importance of power efficiency and charging performance. As a result, MOSFETs used in battery protection circuits (PCMs) are required to deliver low on-resistance, high current density, and efficient performance within limited board space. In addition, the growing adoption of innovative form factors such as foldable and rollable devices further constrains circuit design space, increasing the importance of enhancing performance within the same footprint while reducing component count.

 

 

The new products are designed as main switching devices in smartphone battery protection circuits (PCMs), performing critical functions such as overcharge and over-discharge protection, as well as charge and discharge current control. They offer two key advantages:

First, by significantly reducing on-resistance within the same package size, the products minimize heat generation. For example, the MDWC12D013PERH achieves more than a 50% improvement in on-resistance (Rss(on)) compared to Magnachip’s 7th-generation device of the same size, resulting in a temperature reduction of up to 10°C under identical test conditions. This reduced heat contributes to extended battery life and improved charging stability in smartphones.

Second, enhanced current density and pin-to-pin compatibility enable replacement and integration within existing circuit designs, reducing PCB footprint and the number of FETs required, which helps reduce production costs. This allows manufacturers to utilize the saved space for larger battery capacity or slimmer device designs.

 

The new products incorporate Magnachip’s 8th-generation technology, utilizing a high-density trench cell structure. They reduce specific on-resistance (Rsp) by approximately 48% and improve current density by approximately 185% compared to the previous generation, achieving RSS(on) Typ. below 1mΩ.

 

According to Omdia, generative AI has emerged as a key trend in the technology market and is rapidly expanding, driven by the consumer (digital) segment. The market is projected to grow from approximately $7.7 billion in 2022 to $30.4 billion by 2028, with smartphones expected to account for a major share of applications.

In response to these market trends, Magnachip plans to introduce 22V Ultra Low-Ron products within the year, further expanding its LV MOSFET portfolio for high-performance mobile devices.

 

“Achieving low on-resistance and superior thermal performance within limited space is a key challenge in smartphone battery protection circuit design. Our 8th-generation Ultra Low-Ron 12V LV MOSFET is designed to address these requirements, delivering enhanced efficiency and reliability, and is expected to provide highly competitive technical value in this application. Leveraging our expertise in power semiconductor design and manufacturing, Magnachip will continue to enhance its product competitiveness across a wide range of applications, including mobile,” said Hyuk Woo, CTO of Magnachip Semiconductor.

 

At PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany (Hall 6, Booth 337), Magnachip will showcase its power semiconductor solutions, including these new products.

 

Related Links

Power Solutions > MXT MOSFETs > 12V

 

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About Magnachip Semiconductor

Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal power semiconductor platform solutions for various applications, including industrial, automotive, communication, consumer and computing. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with about 45 years of operating history, owns a substantial number of registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

 

Contacts:

Mike Bishop

United States (Investor Relations)

Bishop IR, LLC

Tel. +1-415-891-9633

mike@bishopir.com

Kyeongah Cho

Global Marketing Communication

Magnachip Semiconductor

Tel. +82-2-6903-3179

pr@magnachip.com

 

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Business Wire Logo - Navy - JPEGMagnachip Launches 8th-generation Ultra Low-Rss(on) 12V BatteryFET Designed for Smartphone Battery Power Efficiency

– Advanced Shielded-Gate Trench (SGT) Technology Simultaneously Improves Current Density and Switching Speed

– Targeting the Next-Generation Power Supply Market with High-Temperature Reliability and Energy Efficiency Requirements

 

SEOUL, South Korea, Mar 2026 – Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”) today announced the launch of its new 8th-generation 40V and 60V Medium-Voltage (MV) MOSFETs, designed for server and high-performance PC power supply units.

As power demand in the global server and data center market increases, power efficiency and power density have emerged as important factors for power semiconductor solutions used in servers and data center applications. With these new 8th-generation MV MOSFETs, Magnachip expands its solution offerings to simultaneously meet customers’ efficiency and reliability requirements in the fast-growing server and high-performance computing (HPC) power supply market, further reinforcing its competitiveness in high-value-added power solutions.

These new products are designed for use in the Synchronous Rectification (SR) stage of server and PC power systems. Incorporating Advanced SGT technology, the 40V products deliver up to 40% improvement in current density and approximately 25% faster switching speed compared to the previous generation, while the 60V products achieve up to 50% improvement in current density and 60% faster switching speed. In addition, fast anti-parallel diode technology is applied to rapidly dissipate residual current generated during switching, which can enhance overall system stability. The devices support a wide operating temperature range of up to 175°C, which enables stable performance even in high-temperature environments, and adopt a compact PDFN56 package to facilitate high-density and compact power designs. Built to meet JEDEC standards, these MOSFETs are designed for use not only in server and high-performance PC power supply units, but also in solar inverters and industrial power systems where high efficiency and reliability are important.

Following the launch of the 0.7mΩ 40V product in May 2025, Magnachip is further strengthening its 8th-generation MV MOSFET portfolio with diverse voltage and RDS(on) options by introducing three additional products: 0.8mΩ 40V, 1.0mΩ 40V, and 1.05mΩ 60V devices. According to global market research firm Omdia, the global server and data center power supply market (Computing and Data Storage) is projected to grow from approximately $2.3 billion in 2025 to $3.0 billion in 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. Through this expanded product lineup, Magnachip aims to further strengthen its technological competitiveness and market share in the rapidly growing power semiconductor market.

“These new products are expected to serve as a solution that can enhance both efficiency and reliability in server and high-performance PC power systems,” said Hyuk Woo, Chief Technology Officer of Magnachip. “Leveraging our accumulated power semiconductor design expertise and proven manufacturing capabilities, Magnachip will continue to introduce high-value-added power solutions across server, PC, and industrial applications.”

At PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany (Hall 6, Booth 337), Magnachip will present its latest MV MOSFET solutions, highlighting their role in enabling high-efficiency and high-density power systems.

 

 

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About Magnachip Semiconductor

Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal power semiconductor platform solutions for various applications, including industrial, automotive, communication, consumer and computing. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with about 45 years of operating history, owns a substantial number of registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

 

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Business Wire Logo - Navy - JPEG Magnachip Launches 8th-Generation 40V and 60V MV MOSFETs for Servers and High-Performance PCs

Across AI data centers, automotive and industrial power systems, the demand for higher power efficiency and system reliability continues to grow.

At PCIM Europe 2026, these trends were key topics across the show floor.

Magnachip introduced its power semiconductor solutions designed to support high-efficiency power conversion and exchanged insights with customers and partners across a wide range of applications. Magnachip will continue to contribute to more efficient and reliable power systems through its power semiconductor solutions.

 

Thank you to all customers and partners who visited Magnachip at PCIM Europe 2026.

 

We look forward to seeing you again in 2027.

 

 

 

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