“Smart Home Appliance Innovation Realized by AI, Matter, GaN, and IoT Technologies”
Published2026.05.20 08:10Infineon Technologies' recently published white paper "Engineering modern intelligent home appliances" points out that smart kitchens and intelligent appliances must simultaneously address not only consumer convenience demands but also challenges of sustainability, low power consumption, and extended product lifespan. In particular, Matter-based connectivity, WBG power semiconductors (silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)), and advanced sensor solutions are emerging as core technologies for next-generation appliances.
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