Rutronik expands semiconductor portfolio with Nanopower Semiconductor: Nanoampere technology enables a new generation of battery-free IoT applications

Setting new standards for energy-efficient IoT systems

Nanopower Semiconductor is developing highly innovative integrated circuits for battery-powered and energy-autonomous applications. By combining Norwegian innovation with an international engineering team, the company is setting new benchmarks in ultra-low-power electronics with its patented nPZero™ subthreshold technology.

Unlike conventional power management ICs or microcontrollers, Nanopower has created a new product category with its PSICs (Power Saving ICs). These devices enable autonomous sensor operation while consuming current in the nanoampere range, reducing the power consumption of connected systems to unprecedented levels.

As a result, battery life can be significantly extended or even eliminated altogether through battery-free designs. This opens up entirely new possibilities, especially in applications where battery replacement, device size, or sustainability requirements are critical.

Ideal for the next generation of connected devices
Nanopower Semiconductor's solutions are particularly well suited for battery-powered IoT applications in industrial environments, smart buildings, healthcare, and smart city infrastructure. Wherever sensors must operate maintenance-free for many years, PSICs make a decisive contribution to energy savings.

Through this new partnership, Rutronik strengthens its offerings for energy-efficient edge and IoT systems, supporting customers worldwide in developing sustainable, long-lasting, and resource-efficient products.

"Partnering with Nanopower Semiconductor reflects our commitment to engaging with innovators who solve real industry challenges," explains Reza Armin Maghdounieh, Rutronik's Vice President of Semiconductor Product Marketing. "Their nPZero™ subthreshold technology sets a new benchmark for ultra-low-power ICs, enabling IoT devices to operate in the nanoampere range while maintaining full functionality. For our customers in industrial IoT, healthcare, and smart building applications, this is a game-changer. At Rutronik, we are proud to bring this breakthrough technology to our customers worldwide, backed by our local engineering expertise and design-in support."

Anthony Carter, Global Sales Director at Nanopower Semiconductor, also sees significant potential in the collaboration: "We have found in Rutronik a partner capable of bringing our technology to key markets around the world. Rutronik's strong demand-creation culture, global reach, and technical consulting expertise provide the ideal foundation for integrating our innovative solutions into a wide range of design projects."

About Nanopower Semiconductor

Nanopower Semiconductor is headquartered in Norway and develops highly innovative semiconductor solutions for energy-efficient electronic systems. The company's patented nPZero™ technology, the company enables autonomous sensor functionality with current consumption in the nanoampere range. This technology supports the development of long-lasting, sustainable, and energy-autonomous IoT applications. Nanopower Semiconductor's solutions are ideal for industrial IoT, smart buildings, healthcare, and other battery-powered applications.

Rutronik and Nanopower Semiconductor sign franchise agreement. The innovative Power Saving ICs (PSICs) from Nanopower Semiconductor are now available worldwide through Rutronik. From left to right: Rubens Horita, Technical Sales Manager, Nanopower Semiconductor; Svein-Egil Nielsen, CEO, Nanopower Semiconductor; Reza Maghdounieh, Vice President Product Marketing Semiconductor, Rutronik; Carsten Steiner, Vice President FAE/BDM Global, Rutronik; Daniel Barth, Senior Manager Product Marketing Wireless & Digital, Rutronik.