MEYLAN, France, June 10, 2025 – Dolphin Semiconductor has announced a collaboration with XHSC, a company focused on MCU (Micro Controller Unit) design in China, to supply a 40nm DC-DC converter for industrial applications. The collaboration reflects a practical alignment – Dolphin provides power management components that fit into XHSC’s system requirements. The choice of 40nm suggests a balance between integration needs and cost efficiency, especially in industrial environments where reliability and long-term availability are critical.
XHSC selected Dolphin Semiconductor based on its experience in industrial power management. Dolphin’s designs are suited for high-power environments and deliver the efficiency needed to meet the performance requirements of complex industrial systems.
“At Dolphin Semiconductor, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge power management solutions that meet the rigorous standards of the industrial sector,” said Hakim Jaafar, VP marketing & support at Dolphin Semiconductor. “Our collaboration with XHSC underscores the trust leading semiconductor companies place in our expertise and our ability to provide high-efficiency and high-reliability solutions.”
“Introducing Dolphin Semiconductor’s DC-DC technology enhances our high-end MCUs by delivering efficient, reliable power solutions that boost product competitiveness through optimized performance and energy savings ”, said WANG Wei, director marketing & business development at XHSC.
This partnership responds to the industrial sector’s need for consistent power management solutions, driven by the electrification and integration of electronic systems.
Source: Dolphin Semiconductor
About Dolphin Semiconductor
Dolphin Semiconductor, established in 1985 and headquartered in Meylan, France, specializes in designing and developing analog and mixed-signal semiconductor IP solutions. The company offers a range of products, including power management IP, audio IP, and power metering IP, designed for applications in mobile devices, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With a focus on energy efficiency, Dolphin Semiconductor enables longer battery life and reduced power consumption in electronic devices. As of 2023, the company employs approximately 125 professionals.
About XHSC
Xiaohua Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (XHSC), founded in 2021 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, designs MCU (microcontroller unit) solutions for industrial, automotive, home appliance, motor control, and ultra‑low‑power IoT applications. As a core subsidiary of CEC’s Huada Semiconductor, it employs around 300 staff – more than 75% in R&D – across centers in Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengdu, and overseas. XHSC supplies a range of control chips, along with development tools and software libraries, maintaining compatibility with JIS/KS standards and AutoCAD Mechanical files. The company ranks among China’s top-tier MCU designers and continues to expand its part library, focusing on reliability and long-term availability in high‑end industrial environments.