Menlo Micro and Microchip Technology Validate First MEMS-Based 0.5MW Hot-Switched Power Panel for U.S. Navy
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Menlo Microsystems and Microchip Technology have successfully validated the first MEMS-based 0.5 megawatt relay panel for hot switching, essential for the U.S. Navy's advanced circuit protection systems.
This panel, part of the Navy's 10-megawatt Advanced Circuit Breaker program, showcases Menlo Micro's Ideal Switch technology, which offers enhanced speed, reliability, and efficiency compared to traditional systems. The technology will be featured at CES 2026 at the Venetian Expo.
Jan 7, 2026, 6:10 AM
