Top entities: Rohm, Avnet — Farnell, DigiKey, United States — California, Japan.

What category does this event fall under?

Tech — classified as product launch.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: 60 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

What were the key actions taken?

Rohm developed and launched · Rohm started online sales

Is this event still developing?

This is an active story, last updated Jun 17, 2026. Coverage continues to evolve.

Tech product launch

ROHM launches AG16xFNxx Series MOSFETs

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Jun 17, 2026; last updated Jun 17, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The launch of Rohm's AG16xFNxx Series MOSFETs is expected to positively impact the automotive semiconductor market by providing more efficient and compact solutions for 48V power supply systems.

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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Market Impact

The launch of Rohm's AG16xFNxx Series MOSFETs is expected to positively impact the automotive semiconductor market by providing more efficient and compact solutions for 48V power supply systems. This could lead to increased adoption of 48V systems in high-end vehicles, benefiting Rohm and its distributors like DigiKey and Avnet — Farnell.

Semiconductor industry Automotive industry

Event Summary

Rohm Semiconductor has developed and launched the AG16xFNxx Series, a new lineup of 80V power MOSFETs specifically designed for 48V power supply systems in automotive applications. These new products, which began mass production in April 2026, offer lower power losses and enable downsizing compared to standard automotive MOSFET packages. They feature HPLF5060 and DFN3333 packages with advanced technologies like Gull-Wing Leads, Wettable Flank Technology, and Copper Clip Junction Technology for improved reliability and heat dissipation. The MOSFETs comply with the AEC-Q101 automotive reliability standard and are available for purchase through online distributors such as DigiKey and Avnet — Farnell. Rohm plans to further expand the product lineup, including the development of TOLG packaged products.

Key Actions

100 Rohm developed and launched

80 Rohm started online sales

Entities Involved

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Rohm

Rohm has developed and launched the AG16xFNxx Series of 80V power MOSFETs for automotive 48V power supply systems, which is expected to enhance its market position in the automotive semiconductor sector.

Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0

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Avnet — Farnell

Avnet — Farnell is an online distributor offering Rohm's new AG16xFNxx Series MOSFETs, which could lead to increased sales for Avnet — Farnell.

Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0

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DigiKey

DigiKey is one of the online distributors through which Rohm's new AG16xFNxx Series MOSFETs are available for purchase, potentially increasing its sales volume.

Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0

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United States — California

United States — California is the location of Rohm Semiconductor's Santa Clara office, but it does not have a direct impact from this product launch.

Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0

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Japan

Japan is the location of Rohm's headquarters in Kyoto, but it does not have a direct impact from this product launch.

Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0

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