Infineon to Acquire C2i Semiconductors to Accelerate AI Data Center Power Innovation
On August 24, 2026, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire C2i Semiconductors, a technology company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. C2i Semiconductors specializes in software-defined multiphase controllers and intelligent power stages designed for artificial intelligence data center applications.
The company's technology complements Infineon's established portfolio of power semiconductors and power systems, enabling intelligent and scalable power architectures that span from the grid to the processor core. The acquisition is expected to further strengthen Infineon's position in AI data center power solutions, expand its engineering capabilities in India, and reinforce the country's role as a strategic center for innovation. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
Adam White, President of Infineon's Power & Sensor Systems (PS) division, said the acquisition will strengthen Infineon's leadership in AI data center power solutions while establishing a new center of excellence for digital power technologies in India. He highlighted C2i Semiconductors' expertise in software-defined power management and system-level power architecture, as well as its highly experienced engineering team.
By bringing these capabilities into Infineinon's global organization, the companies aim to accelerate innovation in AI data center power systems, expand their expertise in next-generation vertical power delivery architectures, and create additional value for customers.
Ram Anant, Founder and CEO of C2i Semiconductors, said the company was established with the goal of developing smarter power solutions to address the increasingly demanding power requirements of AI infrastructure. Joining Infineon will give C2i access to advanced semiconductor technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and a global customer network, allowing the combined organization to accelerate the development of software-defined power architectures and bring new solutions to customers worldwide.
Smarter Power for the AI Era
Software-defined power solutions combine advanced power semiconductor technologies with intelligent digital control and software algorithms to optimize power conversion, regulation, and system performance in real time.
As AI processors become increasingly powerful, their power requirements are becoming more dynamic and can change rapidly. Power delivery systems therefore need to respond quickly and precisely to sudden load variations while maintaining high efficiency and system stability.
By introducing intelligence into power delivery architectures, software-defined solutions can help data center operators improve energy efficiency, reduce power losses, and address the increasing power density requirements of next-generation AI processors.
C2i Semiconductors takes a system-level approach to power delivery, covering the complete power path from the grid to the processor core. Its technology enables more adaptive and intelligent architectures for AI infrastructure, helping address the complex power management requirements of future data centers.
Combining Digital Power Expertise with Infineon's Semiconductor Portfolio
The acquisition will bring together C2i Semiconductors' expertise in digital power management with Infineon's global scale, application knowledge, and broad power semiconductor portfolio. Infineon's technologies span silicon, silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN), along with advanced vertical power delivery solutions.
This combination is expected to support the development of future **substrate-integrated voltage regulators (SIVRs)** and accelerate innovation in AI power delivery systems. By combining intelligent control with advanced semiconductor technologies, the two companies aim to meet the growing performance, efficiency, and power-density demands of next-generation AI infrastructure.
The transaction will also strengthen Infineon's global R&D capabilities by adding specialized expertise in software-defined power management. At the same time, it will further expand the company's engineering and innovation presence in India.
Infineon currently employs approximately **2,800 people in India**, which has become one of the world's most dynamic semiconductor and technology ecosystems. Through the acquisition of C2i Semiconductors, Infineon intends to further leverage India's growing engineering talent and technology capabilities to develop innovative power solutions for the rapidly expanding AI data center market.
Overall, the acquisition represents another step in Infineon's strategy to strengthen its position in AI power infrastructure by combining advanced semiconductor technologies, intelligent digital control, and system-level power delivery expertise. It is expected to help deliver more efficient, scalable, and responsive power architectures for the next generation of AI computing.