{
  "id": 3285570,
  "title": "Germany’s Infineon is acquiring Bengaluru’s C2i Semiconductors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/germanys-infineon-is-acquiring-bengalurus-c2i-semiconductors",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T14:18:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/08/germanys-infineon-is-acquiring-bengaluru-based-c2i-semiconductors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies has announced its acquisition of Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors, a move aimed at bolstering its capabilities in power management for artificial intelligence data centres. The deal is set to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending customary conditions, though specific financial details have not been disclosed. This acquisition enrobes C2i's software-defined power management, multiphase controllers, and system-level power architectures into Infineon's extensive semiconductor portfolio.\n\nThe significance of this capability lies in the soaring growth of AI computing. As per the International Energy Agency, global data centres consumed around 415 TWh of electricity in 2024, constituting approximately 1.5% of worldwide electricity usage. This figure is expected to more than double to about 945 TWh by 2030, with AI serving as a key catalyst.\n\nAccelerated servers, primarily used for AI workloads, are forecasted to contribute nearly half of the net surge in data centre electricity consumption over the specified period. Thus, the acquisition aligns with Infineon's broader strategy to enhance power delivery across the data centre system, rather than managing it as separate entities.\n\nAdam White, President of Infineon's Power Systems division, stated that the acquisition will further solidify Infineon's leadership in power solutions for AI data centres and establish a new center of excellence for digital power technologies in India. C2i's expertise will aid in advancing next-generation vertical power delivery architectures. Vertical power delivery is an innovative approach that situates voltage regulation closer to the processor, thereby shortening electrical paths and managing the high current and rapid load changes inherent in modern AI accelerators.\n\nInfineon's acquisition of C2i complements its ongoing expansion. In June, the company unveiled server power designs supporting 18 kW and 30 kW power levels for high-voltage AI data centre architectures. Earlier, it introduced advanced digital multiphase controllers and a high-current-density power module designed for next-generation AI processors. C2i, a relatively nascent entity founded in 2024 by a team of seasoned semiconductor professionals, had previously raised $15 million in Series A funding in February 2026. Its primary focus has been on power-management technologies for AI servers and cloud infrastructure.\n\nWith around 2,800 employees in India, Infineon intends to leverage the acquisition to strengthen the country as a hub for digital power technology R&D. This move aligns with India's broader efforts to cultivate domestic semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities through initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission and its Design Linked Incentive scheme. C2i's founder and CEO, Ram Anant, expressed that joining Infineon would provide the company with access to world-class semiconductor technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and global customer relationships.",
  "summary": "Infineon’s acquisition of C2i strengthens its AI data-centre power-management capabilities, combining digital power expertise with semiconductor scale as rising AI workloads intensify electricity and power-delivery challenges.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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