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Masquerade Kiss 💋

Revenge & Challenge event | All stories' summaries

[Warning: this is a long post. I have left aside the stories "That was actually..." as they were very short and didn't mention anything important about either the characters' development, or past]

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Mini Scoop 1 & 2

(Location: The US)

① In this story, Kazuomi surprises MC by visiting her at her new office (as a freelance agent). He suggests to her to go somewhere she might like, but she turns him down as she has something already planned which is… eating noodles! Instant noodles, something Kazuomi had never tasted in his entire life. MC asks him if he wants to try eating it as well, and as Kazuomi is adventurous and never misses a chance to try new things, he discovers the taste of instant noodles.

Kazuomi compares them to the flavorless noodles he had back in college and say they’re complete opposites. Kazuomi doesn’t seem to hate the taste too much, and MC says the taste is quite addictive, and that she will make him discover more flavors and foods common people would eat, and that he had never tried out. Kazuomi agrees but insists that he wants them to have steak for dinner later.

② It’s evening and time for their dinner date, but Kazuomi is late. MC waits for him in his living room at the Raven while watching the latest drops to a streamer. She then recognizes a location used for a movie, which happens to be the Raven. She's surprised, and this is how MC learns that not only a movie was shot at the Raven, but also had Kazuomi take part as an actor for a scene. Kazuomi comes back home right at this time, and seeing what she's looking at, he explains to MC he had a cameo* role in that movie years ago. He had also attended the awards ceremony. Kazuomi had to play his own role from real life, which is the owner of the Raven hotel.

MC thinks about how he looks younger, has a youthful energy on screen and acts a bit differently despite playing his own role. MC rewinds the movie to watch his scene again, but to MC’s disappointment Kazuomi snaps his finger which turns the screen off. He mentions they should get going or they’ll be late to dinner, and MC tells him he can tell her about this experience over delicious steaks. He agrees and smiles, and they eventually leave his place.

(*Cameo: a very brief appearance in a movie or play, usually played by celebrities or actors)

Fun Picnic Challenge 1 & 2

(Location: Japan)

① In this story, MC gets assigned a mission that leads her to fly to Japan. Kazuomi surprises her yet again by waiting for her at the airport, and knowing that her mission is not urgent, takes her somewhere.

Kazuomi and MC go on a picnic in a park in Japan. Among all the other families present there, MC mentions they both stand out and look out of place, like they don’t belong here, especially Kazuomi. Confirming her feeling, women whisper loudly enough for them to hear that they think Kazuomi looks like a celebrity. People soon gather to get a bit closer to see him, but still keep their distance. MC thinks to herself that in the US, people see Kazuomi as a hometown hero while he comes off as intimidating to Japanese people.

As they walk to find a nice picnic spot, they hold hands which reminds MC that they never really had classic, ordinary dates like this one. They end up finding a good spot on an open field, and as Kazuomi and her set up the blanket for their picnic, MC laughs about how it’s very strange to see Kazuomi doing this, not used to seeing him do ordinary things. She explains to him that he has to put weight on the corners of the blanket, to prevent it from moving because of the wind. He listens as he never did such things and isn't used to it.

② They start eating the bentos with the typical Japanese homey food Kazuomi brought for their lunch, which was made by a chef. Kazuomi, in a sort of somber tone, mentions how the food tastes really good, "too good, even". MC understands that it sounds like there’s a deeper meaning to his words, but doesn’t question him and enjoys her date with him.

They soon finish eating everything and relax by lying on the blanket. Out of the blue, Kazuomi starts telling MC a little bit about his past. He explains that his mother once brought him to a park to have a picnic between the two of them just like this. He doesn’t know why she suddenly did that, considering that it’s not something they ever did in their family. We learn that his mother came from a rather wealthy family, and that she never had to cook or do anything on her own due to this.

Despite her lack of knowledge, his mother had prepared a bento herself for the picnic she had planned for her and Kazuomi. She didn't know how to cook, but still tried. An overly sweet Japanese omelet. Burnt fried chicken. These are the traditional foods she tried to make for them. Kazuomi thinks back on these memories, which makes MC remember his earlier words about the food the chef made being "too good". She realizes that due to nostalgia, burnt chicken might taste better than a meal prepared by a chef to Kazuomi.

Understanding that this memory comes with sadness for him, MC decides not to ask anything and proposes to play badminton together, as a way of making him associate picnic to a happy memory instead. Smiling again, Kazuomi agrees and they start a bet for their match.

Redacted Lover: The Depths of His Heart 1 & 2

(Location: Japan & The US)

① In this story, Kazuomi suddenly wakes up from a dream in the middle of the night. Heart pounding and covered in sweat. He’s in his bedroom at his place in Japan, and had a dream he often has, especially when it’s Christmas. We don’t learn what he saw in that dream, but we understand it’s linked to the memory of when he lost everything.

Kazuomi once again is reminded that "forever" might not exist, which makes him think of MC and their relationship. He turns to look at his side, but she’s not lying next to him. She’s on a mission, so he’s sleeping alone. Kazuomi is thankful that she doesn’t have to see him in that state, as he doesn’t want to show her how pathetic and weak he can be. He doesn’t want anyone to see him like that, but especially her.

As he ponders on how he used to be like before, he mentions that not even Yuzu and Kei know the old him. Naive and sweet. He used to foolishly think that "her" love was forever. We understand he’s talking about his mother. He used to think a mother’s love lasted until death, but he was wrong.

(MC’s PoV)

Luca (Hugo’s cousin and MC’s new coworker) tells MC she got assigned a new mission by somebody she used to work for back when she was at the EAC. Being in the US, MC flies to Japan to work her mission, and she is led to a residential neighborhood with luxury homes. She’s done with her mission and prepares to head back, but she suddenly and surprisingly spots Kazuomi near her, looking at a house that seems even more luxurious among the other ones.

She wonders what he’s doing here, and realizes his behavior is strange compared to usual. He seems to not have noticed her presence, which is weird coming from him. She goes to walk towards him and wants to call out his name, but she stops herself. On Kazuomi’s face is an expression she has never seen before. A look of pure hatred and coldness.

She wonders what that house means to him. She decides it’d be weird to not talk to him, so she walks near him and casually greets him as if nothing happened. Kazuomi seems panicked to see her. It’s the first time she sees that expression on his face as well and is confused about his reaction. He asks her what she’s doing here, something he had never been concerned with whether she was working or not, which confuses MC even more.

Kazuomi appears to be shaking and looks down momentarily to gain his composure back. MC thinks he’s not being himself, and understands that the house he’s looking at must be the one he grew up in before losing everything. MC asks him if he wants to have a glass of champagne at the Raven since she’s done with her business, and he agrees in a small voice and starts walking along with her without looking at MC.

MC asks him where his limo is, and Kazuomi responds he came here alone. MC is surprised since it’s long to walk from the Raven to their current location, but when Kazuomi asks her if she wants him to call the driver, she refuses, as she feels like walking.

② Kazuomi and MC arrive at the hotel, and share a glass of champagne. Kazuomi is very quiet and doesn't look at her. MC remembers that during all the time they've been together, they had never pointed out each other's weaknesses, therefore she never asked him anything about his past. MC asks him if she can stay around with him a bit longer, and without saying anything, he shows his approval by pouring her another glass of champagne.

MC then notes how far they're sitting from each other, when normally they would be sitting next to each other and talk non-stop. She says their usual conversations increasingly became like tennis matches since they met, and were filled with banter which felt like home to them both. Now they're both sitting quietly as Kazuomi acts differently.

Considering how he has always accepted her for who she was no matter what, MC decides to see him for who he is as well, and asks him if he can tell her what happened. Kazuomi eventually opens up to her about his past.

(Kazuomi's PoV and flashback)

We learn he used to live in a grand house in Japan, with staff (butlers and maids) who greeted him when he came back home after school. His father was a self-made man with a successful business. His mother, (named "Mrs. Shido" in-game) came to see him and waited to have dinner for him even though he was a bit late coming home from school that day. She mentions she doesn't mind waiting for him as she likes to eat with him. Kazuomi, however, wonders if she actually means it, but deep down he hoped it was true.

He surprisingly mentions how he doesn't look like her at all. But how he's in fact the very spitting image of his father, like twins. We then learn that Kazuomi's father had many mistresses, and he doesn't know whether or not his father's wife is his actual mother. Kazuomi had checked the official documents of his birth, but he mentions that his dad could have very well changed the information about his birth mother to hide who his actual mother is.

Kazuomi remembers how his father was rarely coming home and would have done everything for his business. It's heavily hinted that his father got his hands dirty to make his business successful, too. He even sometimes came home with a group of threatening men with whom he had private conversations in a room.

Kazuomi recalls that despite the luxury and friendly staff, somehow the home was cold. He then mentions that the "too bright lights" and faked smiles of the staff were all used to better hide the truth. He couldn't stand any of these things anymore, except for one: his mother.

Despite not knowing if they're linked by blood, he says she loves him... or not. He thinks she only loves his father, who she's loving through Kazuomi since she's often ignored by her husband when he comes home. She was left feeling lonely and gave her affection to Kazuomi instead.

Kazuomi then tells MC how at that time he thought everything would last forever, but... He couldn't finish his sentence, stopped by his painful memories of the truth we have yet to discover. MC tells him that she won't ask any questions unless he wants her to, that she's focusing and is here for the current Kazuomi, and doesn't care about his past. Kazuomi smiles at that. They continue their night holding hands on the couch while sipping champagne.

Later on, they go to bed without being intimate with each other and sleep. Kazuomi wakes up again in the middle of the night, and at his side, there's MC sleeping, dreaming about Kazuomi taking away from her her DVD with Tom Cruise, which makes him laugh since she doesn't seem to have changed even though he confessed some revelations to her earlier.

This time, he didn't have a nightmare. Kazuomi appreciates that MC didn't ask him anything more about his past, as she valued what was important to him more than what she could have learned. His love for her is also even more affirmed as she wasn't weirded out by him or shocked with the way he acted. He thinks this:

"This is why you mean so much to me. This is why I want you my side. Maybe you are someone in whom I could confide everything."

He mentions how he tried to replace his old painful memories with new ones with Zack, the family, and motel. But he can never forget his mother and the past. He then asks MC something out loud while she's sleeping. About whether or not she'd still love him if he showed his true, actual self, and saw how pathetic he really is. He wonders if her love would sway upon learning how stuck in the past he is. But despite not believing in forever, he hopes that's what will define their relationship. He wants their relationship to last.

We understand finally that, the current Kazuomi Shido acts the way he does as a sort of persona, but that his behavior might be an act he uses to hide his past. He acts the way he thinks people, and even MC would want him, Kazuomi Shido, to act. But one day, he'll gamble everything, such as his life, and will risk losing everything again to hope taking everything back. Everything that was stolen from him back then. When that time comes, he'll have to let go of MC's hand, as "nothing is forever in this world".

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Mini Scoop 1 & 2

(Location: UK)

① Kei comes back to his hotel room at the Raven where MC greets him. Lately, MC mentions that he always goes straight to the bathroom to take a shower right after coming home, without coming near MC. MC says that ordinarily, this would look like he'd be cheating on her, but she knows him well enough to know he wouldn't do that. MC thinks that he must be trying to wash away scents that he doesn't like.

(Kei's PoV, at GoE's headquarters)

Kei and Josh try to find ways to improve security around the headquarters, but Kei asks Josh if he would want to build a tree house in the forest. Josh recalls that they always talked about building one as kids, but never got to do it. Kei thinks back to his past, where he, Maru (the puppy they found) and Josh found branches they could use for the tree house. In the end, they couldn't make that wish come to life.

MC came to headquarters and, as she found no one in the basement, followed the footprints in the back of the church which lead her to them. She sees Josh and Kei build the tree house based off of plans made by Victoria in the forest. She's surprised as she sees Kei climb a tree. She realizes in that moment he had been taking showers to wash off the dirt. Kei meaningfully tells Josh they're finally doing what they couldn't back then, and that there will be more to come. MC leaves the two friends as she doesn't want to intrude.

② MC is at GoE headquarters, drinking tea and eating cookies she brought from the Raven with Josh. Josh starts saying how he wishes he knew how to make cookies like these, to sell them faster for charity. MC starts to wonder if Kei should have kept religion as a part of his life, seeing how Josh turned out. She also wonders what Josh thinks of Kei giving up his faith, and ends up asking him if he thinks Kei has changed. MC assumes that Kei must have changed a lot compared to when he was a child, however Josh tells her he's very much like the Kei he knows, a protector and a leader.

We then get a flashback to Kei and Josh as children living at church. Kei gets openly angry at the priests and argues they don't feed them enough despite getting money from charity. The priest responds that it's to keep them from committing the sin of gluttony. Kei replies that he knows they keep all the food and drinks to themselves and leave them weak. Kei thinks they do this on purpose so they can't resist, since they usually barely feed the children when it's that time of the month. The time when the devil comes.

Josh tries to calm Kei down so he doesn't get punished, but Kei has a plan and violently throws a chair at a priest and starts pulling out his hair. This is a plan elaborated so that, hopefully, one of the sisters will discreetly share more food with them.

Hearing the story, MC wonders if the current Kei she sees is gaining his original self back by protecting others, like he used to.

Redacted Lover: Leading the Remains 1 & 2

(Location: France)

① This story happens around two weeks after Kei was involuntarily hospitalized by MI6 after a mental break. In order to try to recollect more of Kei's repressed memories, he and MC went from London to Paris, and have then taken the train to go to the Romleys' winery, located away from the city. They get a bit closer physically as they are sitting next to each other, and MC notices his body is seemingly colder than usual, like a doll's. MC eyes Kei looking at the mountains while on the train, and she recalls that Kei is often struggling to keep himself in the present moment as he often dissociates with his year-old self lately.

Kei asks her again if she really is okay with following him to the winery, and MC confirms that she'll keep her word and always be there next to him, which makes Kei smile. MC thinks that they both know how risky it is to try to discover Kei's repressed memories by going to the place where his traumatic experience began, but Kei is compelled to go. In order to stop Caleb who is an immediate danger, Kei wants and has to recover everything he can to be more stable quickly.

MC doesn't agree with Kei's plan as she is scared for him, but she knows Kei couldn't care less about his own pain and will respect his wishes. They arrive at the winery when it's still light outside, and they go to see Libre*, another horse that was then replaced after the last one with the same name was killed by Caleb. Kei greets the horse and he seems relieved to see him. Kei tells the horse apologetically that for his safety, he (the horse) will have to go to London for some time and that he can't stay here. MI6 will watch over the horse until things are over with Caleb.

(*Libre means "Free" in French)

MC remembers her conversation with Caleb from before and that he has taken the first Libre's mane after killing him. She also recalls how she learned that Caleb loves Chad, which is why he targeted Kei and Libre. She also learned that Chad and Anne are special agents who worked for MI6 before. MC hasn't told Kei about this conversation, and has a dilemma of whether she should tell him or not.

After that, they get closer to a storage building near the winery where unused barrels and tools are kept. Kei asks her if she remembers the time he told her he had built a secret hideout there. She says she does, and Kei starts walking towards the storehouse by taking little steps. He explains that his secret hideout served the purpose of hiding. She understands what he means when he says that, and Kei continues to mention it was to escape from Caleb. Kei mentions Caleb kept visiting this place even after what he had done to the original Libre.

MC asks Kei about Chad's and Anne's opinion about Caleb, but Kei replies he probably has never told anyone about what Caleb did and what happened at this winery, so they didn't have anything to say about Caleb still coming here. MC tells her she remembers that when Kei first took her to this winery before, he mentioned that he has wanted to be a "good boy" for his family. MC asks him if what he meant back then, about being a "good boy", meant that he had to keep what happened with Caleb a secret from Chad and Anne. Kei and MC are holding hands, and Kei starts gripping her hand more tightly. She looks at him, and he faintly nods.

They finally arrive in front of the storehouse, and Kei is visibly tense, which is very unusual of him, as he often wears a pokerface or mask. MC thinks that who he was the first time they came here and who he is now are like two different people. She thinks how now, Kei has changed so much and reclaimed his emotions, how he lets himself feel and want things. Reuniting with Josh, who he thought he had lost, also helped him recover his memories. She wonders, if Kei hadn't met her, would he have lived his life without remembering these memories? If he hadn't opened his heart to love her, Caleb wouldn't have targeted him. She thinks all of this happened because he met her. That all the root of his suffering is her presence in his life, as well as their love and romance.

Kei tells her to wait outside, and lets go of her hand. They're standing in front of the wooden double doors, and he says he needs to do this part alone. He opens the door with an old key, which can be a metaphor of Kei opening the door to the memories he's kept back.

② We are following Kei through his PoV as he enters the old storehouse. Since the area they're in is known for its safety and being low-crime, the caretaker of the storehouse once told Kei there isn't really a need to lock up the storehouse. That explains why Caleb managed to come here as he pleased. Kei mentions that if he had remembered that sooner, he wouldn't have taken MC into this hell. He thinks back on the choker, now tainted with bad memories for him and MC. Kei calls it cursed.

Kei finally opens the doors and closes them behind him as MC watched him enter. Kei finally remembers that this place isn't really his secret hideout, but a place he had built desperately to hide from Caleb. "What happened that night, the night that's stained with Libre's blood?". Kei remembers his shirt at that time, soaked in a deep red color.

(TW: the rest of the summary might become too graphic at some point, so please take caution)

We have a flashback of Kei as a child, with Caleb. Caleb calls Kei a good boy after the latter changed his clothes soaked with blood, and is now wearing a clean white shirt. Caleb and Kei are going to have dinner, which has been prepared by Caleb. Kei instantly recognizes the meat served on the plate. It's Libre. Kei recalls what just happened to Libre, and how he has vomitted. The 8 year-old Kei thinks that since he was raised in the dark in that church, he has adapted well to abnormal situations. He thinks that if he makes the wrong choice here, it could be fatal and he could die.

Caleb then proceeds to tell Kei they shouldn't wait too much to eat since the dish will be cold, and Libre would be sad if they don't enjoy the meal. Kei asks him "...Why Libre?" and if Chad said it was okay to eat him. Caleb tells him it's a secret from Chad.

C: "You're a smart cookie. You can understand that some secrets are born from love."

K: "Yeah. They told us that at the church, too."

Kei follows him along to protect himself from harm, but doesn't want to hear what Caleb wants to tell him any further. Kei keeps telling himself: I don't want to hear it. I don't want to eat it. However, seeing that the marquess has already taken his knife and fork, Kei does the same. Caleb then starts mentioning that he feels the deepest love for Chad (Kei's grandfather), but explains that Chad has Anne. He tells Kei about how good of a couple they look, that their love is beautiful. Kei agrees with him. He then tells Kei that he'll be satisfied with getting Chad's love indirectly instead. Kei, very quiet, proceeds to ask if that's why he's going to eat the horse that Chad loves, and Caleb confirms it.

Kei feels he's going to throw up. His hands are shaking, and he's scared that his knife and fork will clatter against the plate and make a sound. Knowing that Caleb takes manners very seriously, Kei wants to avoid offending him and get on his bad side. Kei quickly takes tiny piece of meat into his mouth, puts his knife and fork down while squeezing his fists in his lap. He chews and tries not to vomit.

Caleb talks more of his twisted version of love, and how people in love often want to become one, and he teaches Kei to always remember that "to love is to eat". Kei wonders if everyone who talks about love is a nutcase, because he already had bad experiences with the men at the church, and now him. Kei starts to think at this very moment that "Love" is disgusting. Kei downs a whole glass of water after finally swallowing his piece of meat.

Kei then asks him something else. About how Caleb said Kei's father is with him "too". Kei starts dissociating from the moment, too shocked of what has been going on that night. Like he's not really present. Kei realizes too late that he shouldn't have asked that question. He wants to get away and run, but his body won't move. Caleb starts telling him...

Suddenly, the flashback takes an abrupt stop as Kei, in the storehouse, starts dissociating after recollecting these memories. He sinks to the floor, panting hard. Kei finally remembers something he repressed. The memory of Caleb eating Kei's father. We follow the flashback again, and Caleb tells Kei that by being with him, he is with his father as well, as he is now inside Caleb. Kei doesn't particularly feel anything upon hearing this, as he had no parents growing up. He was also taught in church that the line between what's normal and what's not is blurry.

Kei is quite calm, but starts to wonder if he's going to eat him, and Chad or Anne. Since nothing happened to the Romley's, Kei realizes Caleb has a line drawn between who he will eat or not. He tries his hardest to stay part of the second category. To do that, he remembers that the men who came to visit them, children, at the church to abuse them once every month wore a mask. With a mask on, their ranks and identity were forgotten. Kei decides to start wearing a mask to protect himself, and change everything into "a dream of pleasure".

The current Kei then recalls what Caleb had shown him in his summer cottage. What remained of his father. Blue eyes, encased in a liquid. A strand of blond hair, same color as Kei's. And something (mysterious to us readers?) that was frozen, which according to Caleb was the most delicious part. Kei kept it all a secret to not burden the Romleys with his discoveries. The current Kei still remembers the blue eyes looking at him that day, and tells them to stop looking at him. Kei struggles to breathe, and accidentally turns over a barrel near him while trying to breathe properly again.

MC hears the sound of the barrel and runs inside. Kei keeps himself from dissociating by digging his nails into his neck. MC asks Kei if he's with her mentally, and he replies with a smile that he is, that he remembered things, even if maybe not everything, and that it will be over. Kei now understands the reason he repressed these memories. Caleb's version of love. Kei's disgust of others' warmth. He had put all that on his experiences in the church and rejected that other part of his life. In his mind, he had to bury these memories because he thought Chad couldn't know this. Because he wanted to protect the Romleys. So he erased himself.

MC touches his neck, now bleeding. Kei worries that now that he remembered all of this, he will find it difficult to accept MC's touch as well. Kei however thinks of how he is able to hug her, and how he finds himself relieved in her arms. He says he's glad she's here. She strokes his hair and doesn't press him for answers. He thinks that's very her, to not ask questions about what he remembered. He thinks she's spoiling him with her kindness. Kei then tells MC about something he had kept hidden in this winery.

They go towards a hiding spot of Kei's, and after opening the inside of a barrel with a knife, Kei retrieves a leather-bond journal. This journal had been kept by Kei at the time he lived in the church. Inside, there are notes written about the enemies he had, what they did to them (the children), and when. Kei tells MC that she always does everything in the name of justice, and he says that what he's going going to do might be justice, but what he does, the fact that he wants to protect the ones he couldn't protect back then, is because of her. She seems reluctant to have Kei face his past so openly as she is scared, but after a few seconds, she tells him she has faith in him, no matter which path he chooses. That she'll walk with him.

Seeing her, Kei tells himself that no matter how many times his heart is crushed, no matter the struggles he'll have to go through, one day, he'll give her what she wants. They smile at each other, two accomplices in their work, and two lovers. One day, he wants to tell her the words she wants to hear.

Caleb in London Challenge 1 & 2

(Location: The UK)

① It’s a few weeks after the GoE team has completed their mission with Caleb. Yuzu and Kei aren’t here, so MC, Josh and Theo are having a conversation. They start talking about Kei and MC informs them that he went to the Romleys’ winery recently and found a book he kept as a child where he wrote down about anyone who wronged him and the other children at church. Josh calls it a revenge book, and adds that he didn’t know Kei kept such a book back then. MC informs them that Kei is working on finding the individuals written in the book. The talk continues and they bring up Yuzuru. Theo wonders if he’s alright and if he’s traumatized after what he experienced. MC says that Kei referred him to a psychologist and that he’s doing what he can.

They all worry about Yuzu since he hasn’t undergone psychological and physical training to work on the field. Theo mentions that since he’s their technical advisor, he’s more suited to stay at SHIBA or GoE HQ than be on the field. Josh says that Yuzu actually thinks about joining the field and start training for it, that he doesn’t want to back down after what Caleb did. MC mentions that Yuzu doesn’t like to lose, to which Theo jokingly adds “That’s Italian men for you”.

Suddenly, they hear Yuzu run and enter the HQ base, out of breath. He tells them with difficulty while trying to breathe that Caleb was chasing him through the streets of London, and that he had to run. Yuzu is angry at Caleb and downs the glass of water Josh quickly offers him. They’re all shocked to know that Caleb managed to escape from the London police and is now walking in broad daylight without caring. Theo mentions that he seems to be in good physical shape to run that many kilometers, so his training might actually go well if he undergoes it.

They all start to worry about telling Kei that Caleb is back, since he is currently experiencing dissociative amnesia and would rather avoid triggering him any further if possible. Speaking of the devil, Kei enters the base and asks why they’re saying his name. They all keep quiet and avoid his gaze. Kei tells them that whatever they’re going to tell him is fine, and he reassures them that he’s not being his 8 year-old self right now. Josh tries to find an explanation, but Theo intervenes and says that Yuzu has ran kilometers all the way here through the streets of London, as a part of his training that he has just started. Kei congratulates Yuzu, and it’s secretly decided between them to keep the information about Caleb’s new whereabouts hidden from Kei.

② Without Kei, the team gathered for an emergency meeting. They had decided to keep tabs on Caleb and gather intelligence on him by figuring out his movements pattern. They are worried that he is going to try to see Kei in person. They want to keep Kei safe psychologically from any more truth he might not remember yet, just in case. They’re also worried about Kei dissociating and becoming his 8 year-old self in public if he sees Caleb, since if it were to happen, his public image would be compromised by the media instantly and add more trouble to the table.

MC and Kei are in a park, on a bench, after she suggested to him they should take a break from work for a bit. She actually wears a earpiece and is in contact with the other GoE members, as they are observing Caleb’s movements, if he’ll come or not. Kei and MC talk and she wears a scowl on her face, which makes Kei teasingly ask her if she’s really trying to relax from work given the face she’s making. She says she’s fine and is only looking to see if the ice cream van Kei likes will come.

Kei looks at the time and says it should almost be time for the van to be here. MC is right away informed by Theo, Yuzu and Josh that Caleb is trying to buy the ice cream van as an apology gift for Kei. Josh sounds sad as he says that this van is incredibly important to Kei and him, as they had promised each other as kids they would buy an ice cream from that van in the future.

MC tells Kei she is thirsty and will get drinks, and tells him to wait for her on the bench. She walks away to communicate with the team about Kei’s location and asks them about Caleb’s. It turns out they are both in opposite directions. Not knowing if Caleb will be headed towards Kei after buying the van, MC decides to be safe and leave the park with Kei, and asks them to keep Caleb far away as long as possible. They hear that Caleb is negociating for the price of the vehicle and wants to deliver the van to the Raven, which might be a hint that he doesn’t know Kei is here at the park.

MC thinks the delivery might just be a trick that’s part of Caleb’s game, and decides to stay safe and get out of the park. She goes back to Kei and finds the excuse that it’s getting cold and asks him to go to a café instead. He agrees, and she takes his hand and starts walking but he tells her they can stay here longer. She wonders why he’s saying that, and Kei says she might want to keep tabs on Caleb. MC is shocked and asks how he knew about it since they kept it secret.

Kei says she shouldn’t underestimate the boss and that he knows what his team does. MC is actually not surprised to learn Kei knew everything. They decide to work on the intelligence gathering all together, and Kei strongly affirms that he won’t let Caleb turn the ice cream van into a bad memory. MC thinks Kei is so strong despite having gone through a psychological break, and she thinks she needs to become stronger as well alongside him.

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Mini Scoop 1 & 2

(Location: The US & Japan)

① MC is at Yuzu's place cooking in the kitchen. Yuzu comes home from work and overhears her humming a song. Yuzu wonders why she particularly seems in a good mood. MC tells him to go wait at the table as she's almost done, and kisses him on the cheek. As they eat, Yuzu discovers that she cooked the kind of food he likes. Yuzu asks her if she's going to tell him what put her in such a good mood, and she announces her surprise: Victory Duck, a gift Yuzu gave to her, has been chosen as the official Mars exploratory duck.

She made it possible through an acquaintance of hers at NASA. Apparently, Victory Duck would be soon able to capture footage and take samples from Mars. By the time she announces this, Victory Duck was already on Mars. Yuzu looks at the footage through the tablet MC shows him. Yuzu thanks her as it is a lovely surprise and smiles.

② They're in Japan, and MC spends time over at Yuzu's place whenever she's free from work. MC asks Victoria if Yuzu is still working in his "secret room", to which Victoria notifies that he entered the room a bit less than a hour ago. MC then decides to get something to eat and discovers a brand of yogurt she recognizes in the fridge. It's the type Yuzu said he didn't like as a kid and decided not to buy them when he and MC were grocery shopping before.

MC mentions that he must have bought them due to nostalgia, after all. She finally hears Yuzu get out of the room, and goes to greet him. She notices that he left the door to the secret room open, and she sees a paper craft farm inside. Yuzu ends up showing to her what he was making, and explains that the yogurt labels are parts of a set. He has currently collected 42 of them.

He mentions how he never got many as a child, so he never was able to complete the set. He wanted to do it as an adult, but felt bashful about doing something so childish in front of MC. MC reassures him that it's nothing to be embarassed about. MC likes crafts as well, and asks him if she can help him put it together, Yuzu smiles and agrees, and they end up eating yogurt for the rest of their stay in Japan.

Redacted Lover: Italian School Days

(Location: Italy, Yuzuru's middle school)

① MC accompagnies Yuzuru as he was invited as the founder of SHIBA by the middle school he attended in Italy, for their homecoming celebration*. Yuzuru is giving a speech and everyone is very focused on what he says, when mostly people would not care about speeches. Knowing that this is SHIBA's CEO, the students are very interested in him. The audience applauds him once he is done speaking, and MC and Yuzu move to a classroom for a break.

(*Homecoming: the reunion of former students or members of an organization or school to celebrate said organization or school.)

MC asks him if this is the first school he attended once he came to Italy. Yuzuru explains that it was his first school and that in Italy, middle schools are from ages 11 to 14, but that he attended that school before turning 11 and went to high school before turning 13. He only stayed for about 2 years in this school. MC asks him if he's looking forward to the class reunion tomorrow, but Yuzu claims he won't be going and says that he only accepted the task of the speech to be of help to the students.

Yuzuru seems firm in his answer and furrows his brow, which makes MC think that he probably doesn't have good memories with this school. They end up leaving the school.

We then follow Yuzuru through his PoV. He remembers his past here, a country he never really felt at home. He recalls a conversation with Jun when he was younger. He got mad at Jun and told her he wouldn't go to a school in Italy, as he doesn't know any Italian. Jun responds that the best way to learn a language is to hear and speak it, that they'll teach him the language and other things, so that would be killing multiple birds with one stone.

Yuzu is still reluctant and doesn't want to go, but without a choice he starts attending the local middle school. We then witness the sad events that happen to him at school, as he gets bullied by the kids. The boys often grabbed him by the hood and stuff him in the locker. Yuzuru was quite big among the kids his age, but he was no match against these Italian middle schoolers. Being studious was seen as a negative quality by the other students.

Yuzuru remembers his school in Japan, where kids were mean to him as well. He felt lonely back there too, as he was separated from Takumi, his little brother. However, to him, it was better in Japan than here, in Italy. Suddenly, a girl named Carina rescues him from the locker. She's a popular girl from a grader higher than him. Yuzu thinks she's his ally until he discovers that she mocked him when he tried to thank her.

Everyone laughed at him when she "turned him down" and mentioned that Carina would never like someone like him, when he simply wanted to show her his gratitude. They then tied him to the basketball hoop at the gym, with the entire school watching and walking by. Yuzuru decides to get out of here as he didn't survive to end up in such a situation. He decided he would become the best physically as well, as he can't just rely on his wits for survival.

We're back with MC's PoV, and she's at Jun's looking at pictures of Yuzuru when he was a child. Jun mentions to her how she wished she could have sent Yuzu to a school for gifted children, but sadly she didn't have the money. As she hears Jun talk about Yuzu's experience, MC understands that rather than getting special treatment, Yuzu had a really hard time here and finally gets why he didn't want to go to the class reunion.

MC then goes back to the hotel she's staying at with Yuzuru. Once there, she asks him if he wants to get his revenge on his old classmates by turning up, now that he's internationally a known and respected figure. Yuzu, however, says that he doesn't see the value in that and would be left with disgust for his pettiness if he did that. MC gets what he says and thinks that they can even make fun of him for his success now. She has a hard time accepting how painful it must have been for him, but respects his feelings.

② It's the day after, and MC is reluctantly helping the school with the guests list for the homecoming celebration. It was originally Jun's task, but she asked MC to replace her since she had a business dinner she couldn't avoid. Jun is an old friend of the principal and often helps out the school with tech and art programs, so MC wanted to help Jun with this even if Yuzu told her she didn't have to.

MC notes that his classmates were all older than Yuzu, so they're now around 35 years old, which is Kei's age. MC notices that time doesn't bless everyone the same way compared to Kei (lmao girl that's savage I love you. Sorry. I broke out of my serious narrator phase. I'll be back) She understands why Yuzu wants to analyze Kei since he's like a vampire.

At that time, MC gets hit on by three guys who ask her what year she was, and someone who helps manage the event tells them she's only here to replace Jun. Hearing that name, they call Jun "Yuzuru's crazy old lady", which makes MC grateful Jun couldn't come, as she would probably have grabbed the guys by the ear and drag them behind the school if she had heard that.

A guy then puts two and two, and asks her if the reason she replaces Jun is because she's with Yuzuru. MC stays ambiguous and says she'll let them imagine whatever they want. MC came as Mia, an alias, and won't affirm she's dating him since he's a public figure. The men keep hitting on her and say she's wasting her whole self if she's with Yuzuru, and keep trying to get her to dance with them.

MC is wondering what the right move is, and as she's about to find an excuse, Yuzuru enters and ask them what they want from his partner, revealing their relationship. MC didn't expect him to come and is surprised, along with the other guys. As they see Yuzuru, they mention how tall he is now, but make a way of mentioning they know how small he used to be back then. Yuzuru replies to them in a smart and elegant way while approching, showing the big difference in height between them now.

He looks down at them. They're intimated and MC notes that Yuzuru really radiates the aura of an actually successful person, which scares them away since they can see it in person. A hierarchy forms and the guys think of an excuse to go away. MC asks Yuzuru why he came and he replies that he just felt like it. That the child in him was being asked to come. That when he's with MC, he can stand proud anywhere. Yuzuru helps MC out at the welcome desk until time to close the desk comes.

They decide to stay a little longer, and find out a dance is about to start in 10 minutes. Yuzuru goes to give his hand to MC but a woman tries to take his arm, happy to see him again. This woman is Carina. Yuzu asks her to let go of him, very displeased. Carina mentions how she's so happy to see him on TV. MC evaluates her and sees that she's a gorgeous woman. Carina asks Yuzu to dance with her, and says thzt she couldn't say it when they were kids, but that she ahd a crush on him.

MC sees that she's only saying it because Yuzu is now famous. Thinking that this woman tricked and humiliated Yuzuru before, MC thinks twisting her arm is called for. However, she decides to go away to let them dance, but Yuzu stops her. Yuzu tells the other girl that there's only one person he'll be dancing with. That there's only one woman for him. Yuzu says all of it sincerely and seeing how he has zero interest, Carina gets mad and childishly says that she's still the one everyone wants to dance with, even now. In true Yuzu fashion, he matter-of-factly replies that she can then dance with whoever she likes.

He ignores her and takes MC to the dance floor. As they dance, MC asks Yuzuru if it wouldn't have been better for him to dance with Carina, as she is the most popular girl. If he had danced with her, he would have gotten the last laugh and show everyone how successful he became. However, Yuzuru says "Objectively speaking, you're clearly the best woman". Yuzuru then explains that he doesn't need to show anyone anything of who he became. He understood that he wasn't bothered anymore with this school, that he didn't feel anything bad towards it anymore.

Other attendees are dancing, but everyone is looking at Yuzuru. Yuzuru keeps talking with MC as they dance, and Yuzu expresses his gratitude to her and whispers that he is only able to face his past because of her, as she holds his hand along the way. He realizes that while he doesn't love being here, his past troubles are now insignificant to him. That it's meaningless to carry these troubles with him.

MC says she had always wished to have a dance at school, and that she's happy to have it with Yuzuru. Yuzuru then retorts that she wouldn't have said yes to a dance with him if they were at school at the same time. She denies it and says she would have had a huge crush on him. Yuzu smiles and replies he would have probably watched her from afar. With affection, MC thinks to herself that it's pointless to compete over that, since she doesn't even know for sure who fell for the other first when they first met

Squirrel on Memory Lane Challenge 1 & 2

(Location: Japan, Yuzuru’s home & Inokashira Park + Zoo)

① Yuzuru and MC are hanging out in Yuzuru’s living room. MC gets a mail adressed to her birth name from her out of her bag. She doesn’t receive a lot of mail adressed to her actual name. Yuzuru asks her how she receives her mail since she has a particular lifestyle, and she explains that the EAC has a box for each of her aliases and birth name where she receives her mail. She explains that she often doesn’t get a lot of mail for her real name and it’s mostly junk. She finds out that this letter is from her college from when she was a student. It’s an invitation to a homecoming celebration.

Yuzuru asks her if she’ll go, since she did tell Yuzu to go to his own back in Italy. MC tells him that she probably won’t. He asks her why, and she replies that given the nature of her job and the years she’s been doing it, she finds it safer to avoid going to a gathering where there might be people she has met on missions. Therefore she prefers avoiding seeing people of the past. Yuzuru then remembers and says that he thought she didn’t talk about her visits to Ehime (where she was raised) often, and figured she just didn’t mention them, but now that he thinks about it, he asks her if she actually visited there. She replies she didn’t.

She mentions that she doesn’t even go back to her parents’ home, and only calls them from time to time, including a few video calls sometimes. However, since she doesn’t know if the calls might be traced, she tries to keep them as short as possible. While remembering these things, she remembers that before meeting Yuzuru, the only people she could open up to were Hugo and Theo. And even then, she didn’t tell them about personal things. Yuzuru tells her it must be lonely, and she agrees. Yuzuru tells her that while it’s not healthy to think this way, when they did the VR, he was a bit jealous of her school life and wished he was there to see it.

She says it’s normal to feel this way, reassuring him. And she mentions that if she had went to school with Yuzu, MC wouldn’t have let Carina do what she did to Yuzuru. Yuzuru is then reassured to know that it’s normal when you love someone to want to know more of their past and change things that made your lover sad. Yuzuru tells MC he’d like to know more of her past, if that’s okay with her. She’s surprised he wants to know but agrees to show him the areas she used to visit when she was younger, as a college student. Since Yuzuru doesn’t know what college life is like in Japan, he’s looking forward to it. They decide to make plans to visit the places the next day they have a day off.

② MC and Yuzu are hanging out together, visiting places MC often went to when she was in college. Their little tour led them to the Inokashira Park Zoo. MC explains she used to go there with her friends during the cherry blossom season. They start looking at the animals, and Yuzu stops to stare at the ducks. Seeing him, MC asks him if he likes ducks. Yuzu denies it and wants to change the subject.

Finding it odd, MC makes him confess what's on his mind, and Yuzuru tells her that Kei actually once said MC looked like a mallard duck. MC is surprised and asks Yuzu if he thinks the same. He adds that Kei said MC seems to like clothes that are the same colors of a mallard duck's head, and therefore claimed that Yuzu must like the color of mallard ducks.

MC says that she can't really claim Kei is wrong, and Yuzu reassures her that he likes the way she dresses. MC thanks him, but thinks deep down that she'll never be able to forget mallard ducks whenever she dresses now. They start walking only to stop again, as Yuzu sees squirrels. MC is happy to see their area has changed to a more natural environment, and Yuzu mentions that he noticed MC seems to really like squirrels. She confirms it and says that they're cute and don't carry diseases.

MC asks Yuzu to enter the squirrels' area, but he seems reluctant. She insists that they're safe for humans, and goes inside without noticing Yuzu furrowing his brow. Once they are in the area, MC finally notices that Yuzuru isn't comfortable. He tells her that he remembered the cage broke 10 years ago, and all the squirrels fled. They came back later once the cage was rebuilt, but there were more squirrels than before, which means there were wild ones as well.

Yuzu is scared a squirrel is wild and is going to bite him. Just when MC goes to tell him there are low chances of that happening, a squirrel stares at Yuzu, jumps on his leg to go all the way to his right ear, and bites him. It runs away soon after, and both MC and Yuzu are shocked. MC worriedly asks him if he's okay, and tells him they should get him some hand sanitizer, but Yuzu claims he has to go to a hospital.

MC thinks he's overreacting, but considers that since Yuzu grew up with limited access to medical care, it might be important for him to care for his health that much. MC apologizes to him for bringing him here, but Yuzu tells her it's okay. He says he lost this round, but that he'll have his revenge on the squirrels one day, which makes MC think Yuzu is really cool for admitting his defeat without giving up

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Mini Scoop 1 & 2

(Location: The US, Seiichi's hideout)

① MC often goes to visit Seiichi at his new hideout whenever she isn't working. They're both hanging out in his living room when Seiichi goes onto the balcony and calls MC by the name "Akari", her old alias, and tells her to come here. MC wonders why he's suddenly calling her by that name considering she's not working but still joins him. She asks him what he wants, and he tells her he actually didn't mean to call "her". MC doesn't understand, but soon realizes a cat is coming to rub against Seiichi's feet. He was actually calling that cat "Akari" and he tells the cat it's time for dinner.

Seiichi feeds her and wears an expression of tranquility on his face, which MC had never seen before. She tells him she never pictured him as a cat person, to which he replies that in case she was wondering, he didn't adopt the cat, the cat is the one who decided she was going to live here. MC suddenly hears another cat coming from behind her, and soon a second cat joins to eat. Seiichi calls this one "Chloe", another one of MC's past aliases.

MC is surprised he called the cats by her aliases, and Seiichi says that he remembers how MC always wanted to choose her aliases herself. He also mentions that her actual name is special to him, therefore it can only belong to her. She's relieved to hear that, and mentions that she finds it a bit weird to name cats after your lover.

MC playfully asks him if she should keep rabbits and call them Nogi and Kazuya, Seiichi's own past aliases. He actually turns to her, seemingly unpleased with the suggestion and asks her if she means that. MC finds his reaction funny considering he can't take his own medicine. She's also very pleased to see that Seiichi, who always wears a poker face, is showing her this expression to her only. Seeing him, she smiles.

② MC is petting Akari's fur and feels at ease while doing so. She is thinking of Seiichi, and about how it must have been hard for him to leave the EAC and his past life as a result. She whispers to Akari to be a good companion to Seiichi. Seiichi comes back right at this time from the kitchen with a sake bottle and cups on a tray, asking "Sharing secrets?"

MC playfully replies that she's telling her secrets about him that only MC knows. He says he's curious, to which, as usual, MC replies he really doesn't look the least bit curious like he so claims. He actually tells her he really is, with a serious look on his face. They stare at each other seriously, and erupt into laughter simultaneously. MC tells him he never changes, which makes him ask her if she wants him to. SHe denies it and says him never changing is the greatest gift she could ever receive.

Hearing her say that, Seiichi says it's difficult for him to say it, but he suggests drinking sake together. MC is surprised, as he originally prefers drinking beer and asks him if he gave it up. Seiichi mentions he's grown homesick, but jokes and mentions it was simply a gift from one of his clients. They cheer and drink a cup of sake. Seiichi says he might like this occasional drink, and that it feels good to drink when he's not on a mission and smiles. MC notes that he looks very relaxed.

MC asks him if he doesn't do this kind of thing often, to which he replies he can't even remember the last time he did. He also mentions she's the only one he has drinks with. MC realizes that ever since leaving the EAC, Seiichi never had someone to relax with or open up to. Instead, he fought for justice and worked missions on his own. She hopes to help him find ease when they're together at least.

She asks him if she could make him his favorite Japanese-style rolled omelets. He says her idea sounds great, and actually tells her he had ordered jakoten, MC's own favorite dish from her hometown. MC tells him he's the best, and he sends the compliment right back at her. They had both thought of giving the other their favorite dish. They decide to give another toast of sake to celebrate their reunion and unchanging relationship. MC is joyful as she is spending time with the man she loves, eating food that she loves. They never run out of things to talk about, and keep talking about things to make up for the lost time, even after the sky grows light.

Partners in Work Again Challenge 1 & 2

(Location: The US, Seiichi's hideout)

① We are following this story through Seiichi's PoV, and MC suddenly asks him if he wants to work with the EAC. Now that MC is a boss at the agency and Seiichi an agent working in the shadows, she suggests it to him to help out with a mission through a contractor. Seiichi is surprised, and even though he thought of this possibility he didn't imagine it would become a reality.

Seiichi asks her why they need a contractor, and MC sarcastically answers that they don't have enough people, and that she wonders why that's the case, saying in a subtle way it's his fault. He tells her she should find a new person to hire, the same way he found her. She says they're working on that, but training them will take time. Seiichi playfully answers "Like it took time for you?" and she replies "No comment"

The reason why the EAC has less agents now is explained through Seiichi's thoughts. After leaving the EAC, he has taken with him the agents that had turned bad within the agency, therefore disposing of the "rot". Seiichi has been living well with the cost of leaving the agency but feels bad that MC is now in a difficult situation, now that the EAC is short on agents. He tells her he might be of help.

She understands that him working with her will depend on the conditions, with he agrees and adds that he's currently without employment. He has to hustle to earn his keep. MC shows his three fingers and asks him if that amount would do it for him. He says it depends on the job. She says it's simple intelligence gathering, which is child's play for him. He thinks that it'll depend where he'd be going undercover, but that it's a lot of money for a job like this. It's even too much according to him. He tells her that if it's really important to her, he'll do it for...

At that moment, he gently takes her hand and raises her remaining two fingers, elevating the pay for the job even higher, which makes MC's eyes widen. She says that that's a lot and ballsy of him, to which he replies he knows his worth, to which MC replies he also knows this is complicated for them. They smile as they feel each other out, as usual. Seiichi is wondering what her next move will be with this unreasonable demand, now that she's the boss.

He actually doesn't want such an enormous sum, he simply wants to see how she is developing. She says he's putting her in a difficult situation, but that's she's going to double her initial offer, therefore she's now putting up 6 fingers. She mentions that she has another condition, and boldly asks him to find something for her as well as the information.

Hearing this, he inwardly cracks a smile as he is proud of her, since she made it look like she was giving it up only to get what she really wants. He feels like he's seeing himself if he were in her position. He asks what she wants him to find, to which she says she can't tell him until they have an agreement, and he knows it. They keep feeling each other out, and MC tells her him accepting also depends on how much he trusts her.

He says that given how she looks confident, she couldn't fathom a world in which he doesn't trust her. She replies that he's the one who made her the boss, so it makes sense for him to trust her. She cups his cheek with what Seiichi describes to be her "slender little hand". He notes that when she negotiates, her tactics switch between hard and soft as he observes the way she is as the boss. He says out loud "Very interesting" as he realizes that she contructs her role of the boss partly shadowing him, and partly creating a persona of her own.

She asks him what is interesting, tilting her head with a look of innocence on her face. He's thinking that this is the only thing she'd have to work on, as otherwise he would have a lot of rivals with whom to compete (I'm guessing he's saying she's so cute she would attract many men with her behavior and look).

He finally tells her that he'd like to say yes to her proposal but that he has no interest to be involved with the EAC. He asks her if they could pretend this conversation never happened. She isn't pleased that that's his final answer, since he could have said that from the very beginning, frustrated that all her effort was for nothing. Seiichi then replis joyfully "That's the look".

She is confused of his reaction, and he thinks that she never would have let him see a look like this on her face when she worked under him. It's something he only got to see once they became lovers ocasionally. He tells her he missed that look. MC says that when she once made that face before, Kazuomi told her she looked like Seiichi.

Seiichi replies that he's honored. Her brow furrows as she doesn't get why that's an honor, while his own smile deepens in contradiction. He loves to see that an ace special agent like her sometimes shows him expressions of her human nature, and he thinks to himself that this is an expression that he loves "so very much"

② Seiichi is at his home, and opens a package of freshly roasted coffee beans that smell wonderfully. He takes an item that's slid between two cartons. This is a passport. The photograph is him, but the name is unknown. The passport will be used for his new mission. It was made by the same craftsman he used in his EAC days.

Seiichi is all ready for his new upcoming mission, except for one thing. He didn't actually replied to MC's proposal yet. Later, at night, he treats MC to coffee made with the new beans that arrived. MC says drinking this reminds her of when they used to drink coffee a lot together, and he replies that these beans are different since they have been roasted for one minute longer.

MC takes different sips but doesn't notice the difference and how he can tell there's one either. He tells her that's a shame, and shows her his fake passport. MC says the passport is a fantastic creation and asks if it was made by his usual contact, and he confirms it. She says that the craftsman has gotten even better at making them (who are they talking about?! I thought it might be Old Man Shige but maybe not since he's more of a tech guy??)

Seiichi mentions to MC that she can tell the difference between a true or fake passport, but fails to notice it with coffee. MC thanks him and shrugs. MC ends ups asking him where he's going now that he's made a passport, and he sends the question right back at her, explaining that he accepts the job she suggested.

She's surprised to learn that he only denied her request before to see a reproachful look on her face. She's relieved that he accepted, and mentions that loving him this much is going to cause "someone" a great deal of pain down the line (wait is she talking about herself or Kazuomi?!) Seiichi apologizes in a half-joking gesture as he bows a bit and calls her "boss", which makes her expression soften.

She opens her laptop and starts explaining the job to him. Her look shifts to one of a pro agent the moment the laptop turns on. She tells him he's going undercover to make contact with Dubai's royal family. The EAC has lost contact with the agent they had on the field, so his number one priority is intelligence gathering. MC wants him to dig into what happened within the royal family and to the agent.

Seiichi asks if they know if the agent is still alive. MC responds "I'd say that goes without saying" (I guess that's a way of saying that he's dead). All emotion is gone from her face as she says this. Seiichi is thinking while all agents accept their fate, this is the first time he's seen her be so businesslike about it. MC says he seems surprised, but Seiichi is simply thinking how much she's grown.

She does what needs to be done in her role as a senior agent. Seeing how professional she is has a reinvigorating effect on him. He thinks accepting the job was worth it since he got tot see her like this. Whether it's MC or anyone else at the EAC, witnessing someone show their commitment to the cause of justice is always special to him. MC ignores that he is currently moved, as she goes on with her explanation of the mission.

At this moment, he's thinking he's wrong to be so moved, as she's a senior operative at the EAC, and her boss as of now, while he's... He doesn't finish his thought, but he then tells her that maybe, he was still looking at her as a junior agent. MC stops and says she can't pretend she didn't hear that. She is upset that he might not have listenened to her at all. She looks testingly at him and he repeats the details she gave him about the mission, proving he did listen while thinking about other things.

MC smiles as she sees that he did listen and says he loves to make her job more difficult, so she wears a troubled expression but doesn't seem displeased at all. He says she resembles him in this way as well, and he can't get rid of the feeling that he raised her, seeing how alike they are.

He recalls their first time meeting, about how it was supposed to be him saving a girl that day, and it resulted in making her part of this, his, world deeply. He's thinking that there were times he have regretted that, but he now thinks that his judgement that day wasn't wrong, that her presence in this world isn't a mistake.

He tells her that she's not a junior agent anymore, and that he wants her to feel every bit the boss that she is. She replies that she does, that it comes naturally to her, as she smiles. Seiichi tells her he's happy to work with her again, and she replies that she is, as well. They give each other a firm handshake as they are happy to work together again

There you go! I hope the summaries were well explained enough. I did my best and I hope you enjoyed them just as much as me!

[hellcatinnc]

Otometober Day 5 - Upcoming Game

Upcoming Game

@protags-fic-blog

Now I will mention this game but I know its been pushed back til next year, which I hate cause I really do want to play it.

Project Code: Kaleido Tower

this just looks so interesting and different than most I have seen and played.

"Turn it all into a beautiful display. Your folly, your weakness, your shame… Your corpse."

[daegupaksu]

*DaeguPaksu's New Art Masterlist*

Because the last masterlist is loco. List is from most recent. Last update: 2025/03/20

🎮Crossovers🎉

Virtue & Vice - Ikemen Series MC

Ikemen Series Colour Wheel Challenge

IFE Summer Edition - Hideyoshi, Shingen, Keiji, Leonardo & Jin

Aki's Bday 2020

⚔️Ikemen Sengoku🇯🇵

IFE The Fair Returns - Kenshin

Mitsunari's Bday 2022

Ikesen Gift Exchange: Shopping Trip - Hideyoshi X MC

Ieyasu's Bday 2022

IFE 2nd Edition - Masamune

Kennyo's Bday 20222

Hideyoshi's Bday 2021

❤️Ikemen Revolution♠️

Ikerev Gift Exchange: Chutney's New Uncles - Lancelot & Harr ft. Black Army

All for Love 2022 - Kyle

🧛Ikemen Vampire⏳

Ikemen Valentine Gift Exchange - Sebastian X MC

Sebastian's Bday 2023

Ikevamp Gift Exchange: En Garde !- Jean

IFE - Vlad

👑Ikemen Prince🥀

3 New Princes, 3 New Traumas - Azel, Matias & Kagari

IFE - Keith X Maeve (OC)

Keith's Bday 2024

Ikepri Gift Exchange: A Starry Tryst - Nokto X Noele (OC)

Alter! Keith X MC

🦋Ikemen Villains😈

Ellis' Bday 2024 ft. Crown members

Villainous Love Blooming in the Dark - Ellis

Ellis Twilight's 5* Standard Card

🪄Voltage Inc. (CoD & SLBP)🏯

Roy's Bday 2025

Roy's Bday 2024

Roy's Bday 2023

Seduction at the Masquerade - Roy

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Finding Love on Paths Divided - Kanetsugu

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“In diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength” – Maya Angelou

What a wondrous thing it is when people come together and help each other. After all, if we were meant to be alone, there wouldn’t be other people in this universe with us (there wouldn’t even be other universes… but that’s a story for another time). This week let’s zoom in to crowdsourcing: the internet’s version of everyone coming together to help each other.

Though the term itself is pretty self-explanatory, I’m going to clarify it for the context of this discussion. Crowdsourcing is a tossed salad of opinions and ideas from people of various backgrounds, usually who are not affiliated with large brands. Today, crowdsourcing has transformed mere opinions into catalysts for progress. So now the question is, how does crowdsourcing impact innovation and problem-solving across industries? Let’s look at the Malaysian examples of how crowdsourcing has impacted the technology, education and creative industries.

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Tech This Out

Firstly, let’s look at Petronas’ Technology Challenges (Petroliam Nasional Berhad 2023). In the 15th Technology Challenge the inspection technique of non-metallic underground piping, showcased collective innovation. The challenge drew participation from diverse local and international entities, culminating in Electro Scan Inc.'s victory with the "Machine-Intelligent Pipe Condition Assessment" technology. This groundbreaking solution, using a low-voltage, high-frequency electrical current, eliminates the need for excavation when assessing non-metallic pipes. Petronas' recognition of this technology underscores the collaborative effort in advancing inspection methodologies.

Similarly, Malaysia's dedication to 5G progress is exemplified in the "Malaysia's 5G Innovation Challenge" (Low 2023). Ericsson's role in deploying a second 5G network highlights the country's commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology. Challenges in 5G deployment, such as diversity and complexity, prompt a two-pronged approach. Engaging with the broader ecosystem and initiatives like Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) prove instrumental. Manufacturing partners, like Jabil, significantly contribute by providing cost-effective and efficient production solutions. With over half of Malaysia's populated areas now covered by 5G, the evolving ecosystem anticipates rapid growth, fostering innovation and collaboration between wireless entities and manufacturing partners. The future of 5G in Malaysia appears promising, with collaboration playing a pivotal role in this technological evolution.

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The Study of Studies

Another notable sector is the education industry. Malaysia's adoption of the Inclusive Open Educational Resources (iOER) National Policy (UNESCO 2023) and the widespread availability of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) (Department of Higher Education & Ministry of Higher Education 2023) exemplify crowdsourcing by tapping into the collective wisdom of diverse contributors. OER, shaped through a multistakeholder approach involving experts from 20 Malaysian public universities, civil society groups, and various institutions, demonstrates collaborative efforts to create inclusive and equitable educational resources.

Likewise, the extensive array of MOOCs, drawing from 20 local universities and engaging over 500 thousand students, showcases the collective contribution of educators and institutions toward accessible and free online learning. Both OER and MOOCs underscore Malaysia's commitment to crowdsourced educational content, where the collective input from various stakeholders enriches and democratises the learning experience.

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The Artsy Creativity

The creative industry has harnessed the power of crowdsourcing through platforms like KITA BUAT and community-made street art in Malaysia. KITA BUAT, established in 2019, serves as a global hub connecting artists, gamers, musicians, and YouTubers. It enables them to showcase their creations on various mediums like wall prints and fashion apparel. Through KITA BUAT, individuals can open their stores, fostering a sense of community and self-expression.

Community-made street art, prevalent in cities like Kuching, showcases vibrant murals and graffiti, transforming urban spaces into dynamic canvases. Initiatives like the #Tanahairku Street Art project, supported by Petronas, unite artists nationwide to express their love for Malaysia through vibrant creations (Bong & Cheng 2019). These projects, such as 'Wild About Kuching' and 'Leaping Feline,' portray unity, heritage, and cultural diversity.

Both KITA BUAT and community-made street art exemplify how crowdsourcing in the creative industry empowers individuals, fosters collaboration, and transforms public spaces into vibrant reflections of shared identity and artistic expression.

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Now What?

Malaysia's crowdsourcing initiatives in tech, education, and the creative sector showcase the power of collaborative, community-driven efforts. From solving industry challenges to fostering inclusive education and vibrant street art, these endeavours reflect a collective spirit. So let us all explore these initiatives to witness the transformative impact of crowdsourcing in shaping a dynamic and innovative future ︵‿︵

︵‿︵‿ References ‿︵‿︵

Bong, K & Cheng, L 2019, Experience a delightful street art-sy tour of `inner’ Kuching city, DayakDaily, 6 February, viewed 3 November 2023, <https://dayakdaily.com/experience-a-delightful-street-art-sy-tour-of-inner-kuching-city/>.

Department of Higher Education & Ministry of Higher Education 2023, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi, viewed 2 November 2023, <https://jpt.mohe.gov.my/portal/index.php/en/students/massive-open-online-courses-moocs>.

KITA BUAT 2020, About Us, KITA BUAT, viewed 3 November 2023, <https://kitabuat.my/about/>.

Low, CY 2023, Clearing 5G obstacles for broader adoption, Digital News Asia, 15 August, viewed 31 October 2023, <https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/business/clearing-5g-obstacles-broader-adoption>.

Petroliam Nasional Berhad 2023, Inspection Technique Of Non-Metallic Underground Piping, Petroliam Nasional Berhad, viewed 31 October 2023, <https://www.petronas.com/innovation-petronas/tech-challenge/past-technology-challenges/inspection-technique-non-metallic-underground-piping>.

UNESCO 2023, Malaysia adopts first national policy for inclusive Open Educational Resources, UNESCO, 20 April, viewed 2 November 2023, <https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/malaysia-adopts-first-national-policy-inclusive-open-educational-resources>.

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One Time Programmable Eprom Market: Global Market Entry, Expansion, and M&A Activity 2025-2032

MARKET INSIGHTS

The global One Time Programmable Eprom Market size was valued at US$ 347.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 496.5 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2025-2032. While traditional EPROMs dominated the market historically, OTP variants are gaining traction due to their cost-effectiveness in applications requiring single-programming cycles.

OTP EPROMs are non-volatile memory chips that can be programmed once and retain data permanently without power. These devices use floating-gate transistors like standard EPROMs but omit the UV erasure window, making them ideal for high-volume production where data integrity is crucial. The market offers variants including 32-bit (holding 35% market share) and 64-bit architectures, with the former expected to grow at 5.2% CAGR through 2032.

The market expansion is driven by increasing adoption in industrial automation and legacy computing systems where reprogrammability isn't required. However, competition from flash memory poses challenges in consumer electronics. Key players like Microchip Technology and Analog Devices are addressing this through specialized industrial-grade OTP solutions, with Microchip's recent 2024 product refresh improving write-cycle reliability by 18% for harsh environments.

MARKET DYNAMICS

MARKET DRIVERS

Rising Demand for Embedded Systems Fueling OTP EPROM Adoption

The global proliferation of embedded systems across industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics is significantly driving demand for One Time Programmable (OTP) EPROM solutions. These non-volatile memory chips provide firmware storage for microcontroller-based devices where data retention is critical. With the industrial IoT market projected to reach $350 billion by 2030, the need for reliable firmware storage solutions has intensified. OTP EPROMs offer distinct advantages in these applications because they maintain programmed data without power while preventing unauthorized modifications – crucial for security-sensitive embedded applications.

Cost-Effectiveness in High-Volume Manufacturing Accelerating Market Penetration

OTP EPROM technology continues gaining traction due to its economic advantages in high-volume production environments. Unlike flash memory that requires additional process steps, OTP chips utilize standard CMOS fabrication techniques, resulting in 15-20% lower production costs at scale. This cost benefit becomes particularly compelling for devices requiring less than 1MB of permanent code storage. Leading manufacturers are leveraging this advantage to displace EEPROM solutions in price-sensitive applications like smart sensors, IoT edge devices, and automotive control modules where firmware updates aren't required.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Proliferation of Flash Memory Technologies Restricting Market Expansion

The OTP EPROM market faces intensifying competition from rapidly advancing flash memory solutions offering higher densities and reprogrammability. NOR flash memory prices have decreased by approximately 8% annually over the past five years while densities have increased exponentially. This pricing pressure creates significant challenges for OTP EPROM adoption in applications where occasional firmware updates may be required. Furthermore, the growing availability of low-cost microcontrollers with integrated flash memory is diminishing the need for external OTP solutions in many cost-sensitive designs.

Design Complexity Constraints Imposing Technical Limitations

OTP EPROM technology encounters inherent technical constraints that limit its applicability in cutting-edge designs. The requirement for high programming voltages (typically 12-21V) creates system-level design challenges in modern low-voltage electronics. Additionally, the absence of reprogrammability forces manufacturers to maintain extensive inventory of different code versions, increasing supply chain complexity. These technical limitations are becoming more pronounced as electronic systems increasingly demand field-upgradeable firmware and lower operating voltages below 3.3V.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Expanding Automotive Electronics Creating New Growth Prospects

The automotive industry's rapid electrification presents substantial opportunities for OTP EPROM solutions, particularly in safety-critical applications. With modern vehicles incorporating over 100 electronic control units (ECUs), demand grows for tamper-proof firmware storage in systems like airbag controllers, brake systems, and engine management. The automotive semiconductor market – forecast to exceed $80 billion by 2026 – represents a key growth vertical where OTP EPROM's data integrity advantages are valued over reprogrammable alternatives.

Industrial Automation Boom Driving Sector-Specific Demand

Industry 4.0 initiatives are generating robust demand for industrial automation equipment utilizing OTP EPROMs for machine control firmware. The chips' immunity to radiation-induced bit flipping makes them preferable for harsh factory environments. Furthermore, the industrial sector's stringent requirements for long-term (10+ year) product availability align well with OTP EPROM's stable manufacturing processes. As global spending on industrial automation exceeds $300 billion annually, this segment offers manufacturers stable, high-margin opportunities.

MARKET CHALLENGES

Supply Chain Constraints Impacting Production Capacities

The OTP EPROM market faces ongoing challenges from semiconductor supply chain disruptions affecting allocation of mature process nodes. Many OTP EPROMs utilize 180nm or larger feature sizes – production lines that are increasingly being repurposed for more advanced technologies. This has created extended lead times exceeding 20 weeks for some OTP EPROM products, pushing designers toward alternative non-volatile memory solutions despite their higher costs or different performance characteristics.

Technological Obsolescence Risks Creating Long-Term Concerns

While OTP EPROM technology maintains strong positions in specific applications, the market faces persistent challenges from potential technological obsolescence. The absence of significant process geometry scaling below 130nm raises questions about the long-term viability of discrete OTP solutions as more functions integrate into SoCs. Furthermore, the industry's shift toward in-system reprogrammability for field upgrades and remote maintenance creates fundamental incompatibilities with OTP architectures in many emerging applications.

ONE TIME PROGRAMMABLE EPROM MARKET TRENDS

Growing Demand for Secure and Low-Cost Memory Solutions Drives Market Growth

The global One Time Programmable (OTP) EPROM market is witnessing steady growth, fueled by increasing demand for secure, non-volatile memory solutions in embedded systems. These chips, which retain data permanently once written, are widely adopted in applications requiring reliable data storage without the risk of unauthorized modification. Industrial automation applications account for over 35% of global OTP EPROM consumption, with sectors like automotive electronics and medical devices showing accelerated adoption rates. Unlike Flash memory, OTP EPROMs offer higher radiation tolerance and lower production costs, making them ideal for mission-critical systems in harsh environments.

Other Trends

Advancements in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Technological innovations in semiconductor fabrication are enabling manufacturers to produce higher-density OTP EPROMs at competitive price points. The shift toward 28nm and 22nm process nodes has improved power efficiency and storage capacity, with modern OTP chips now supporting up to 2Mb memory sizes. This aligns with IoT device proliferation, where compact, energy-efficient memory is essential. Furthermore, leading suppliers are integrating embedded security features like physical unclonable functions (PUFs) to meet stringent cybersecurity requirements in industrial and defense applications.

Regional Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape

Asia-Pacific dominates the OTP EPROM market, contributing over 48% of global revenue, driven by robust electronics manufacturing in China and Taiwan. Meanwhile, North America remains a key innovator, with 64-bit OTP EPROMs gaining traction in aerospace and automotive ADAS systems. Competition among major players like Microchip Technology and Analog Devices centers on customization capabilities and supply chain reliability. Recent mergers, such as Synopsys' acquisitions in the IP sector, indicate consolidation trends to strengthen portfolios for edge computing and AIoT markets.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Key Industry Players

Technological Innovation and Strategic Expansion Shape Market Dynamics

The global One Time Programmable (OTP) EPROM market features a moderately concentrated competitive environment, with established semiconductor leaders competing alongside specialized memory solution providers. Microchip Technology Inc. currently dominates the market, holding approximately 22% revenue share in 2024. Their leadership stems from comprehensive memory solution portfolios and strong penetration across computing and industrial automation applications.

Analog Devices, Inc. and Nordic Semiconductor ASA emerged as significant challengers, collectively accounting for nearly 30% of the 32-bit OTP EPROM segment. These companies have benefited from increasing demand for reliable non-volatile memory in IoT devices and industrial control systems, where their radiation-hardened and high-endurance solutions find particular favor.

Market participants are actively pursuing innovation strategies to address the growing need for secure, tamper-proof memory solutions. Recent years witnessed multiple product launches featuring enhanced data retention capabilities and reduced power consumption, particularly important for battery-operated devices. Furthermore, strategic collaborations with microcontroller manufacturers are enabling tighter integration of OTP EPROM solutions in embedded systems designs.

Meanwhile, Silicon Labs and Synopsys are making notable strides through investments in process technology optimization. Their advanced manufacturing techniques allow for higher density OTP arrays while maintaining competitive pricing - a critical factor as the market faces pricing pressures from alternative NVM technologies.

List of Key One Time Programmable EPROM Companies Profiled

Microchip Technology Inc. (U.S.)

AVNET (U.S.)

Analog Devices, Inc. (U.S.)

Silicon Labs (U.S.)

Nordic Semiconductor ASA (Norway)

RS Components, Ltd. (U.K.)

Synopsys (U.S.)

Segment Analysis:

By Type

32-Bit Segment Holds Dominance Due to Widespread Compatibility with Legacy Systems

The market is segmented based on type into:

32-Bit

64-Bit

By Application

Industrial Equipment Segment Leads Owing to High Demand for Embedded Systems

The market is segmented based on application into:

Computers

Industrial Equipment

By End User

Manufacturing Sector Dominates Due to High Adoption in Process Control Systems

The market is segmented based on end user into:

Electronics Manufacturers

Automotive Industry

Aerospace & Defense

Healthcare Equipment

Others

By Programming Method

UV-EPROM Segment Leads Owing to Cost-Effective Solution for Prototyping

The market is segmented based on programming method into:

UV-EPROM

OTP EPROM

Regional Analysis: One Time Programmable EPROM Market

North America The North American market for One Time Programmable (OTP) EPROMs is driven by robust demand from the industrial automation and aerospace sectors, where data security and reliability are paramount. The U.S. dominates the regional market, accounting for an estimated $XX million in revenue in 2024, supported by stringent regulatory standards for electronic components in critical applications. While newer memory technologies are gaining traction, OTP EPROMs remain preferred for legacy systems and applications requiring tamper-proof data storage. Canada and Mexico contribute to steady growth, particularly in automotive electronics and medical devices, though adoption rates are slower due to the higher cost sensitivity in these markets.

Europe Europe's OTP EPROM market benefits from a strong industrial base, particularly in Germany and France, where precision manufacturing and automotive sectors rely on these components for embedded systems. The region is witnessing a shift toward higher-density 64-bit OTP EPROMs for advanced industrial equipment, though 32-bit variants still dominate due to cost advantages. Strict EU regulations on electronic waste and energy efficiency are gradually pushing manufacturers toward alternative non-volatile memory solutions. However, the sheer reliability of OTP EPROMs ensures their continued relevance in safety-critical applications, such as rail signaling and industrial control systems.

Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market for OTP EPROMs, with China leading in both production and consumption. The region benefits from expansive electronics manufacturing ecosystems in countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, where OTP EPROMs are widely used in consumer electronics and telecommunications infrastructure. India's rapid industrialization is further fueling demand, particularly for low-cost 32-bit variants in automotive and IoT applications. Despite competition from Flash memory, the affordability and simplicity of OTP EPROMs ensure sustained adoption, especially among small and mid-sized manufacturers. However, supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages pose intermittent challenges to market stability.

South America The South American market is nascent but growing, driven by incremental investments in industrial automation and telecommunications infrastructure. Brazil is the largest consumer, leveraging OTP EPROMs for automotive subsystems and agricultural machinery. However, economic volatility and limited local semiconductor production hinder the region's ability to scale adoption. While multinational suppliers like Microchip Technology and Analog Devices have a presence, price sensitivity often pushes buyers toward refurbished or lower-tier alternatives. Regulatory frameworks for electronic components are still evolving, which slows the pace of technology upgrades in the region.

Middle East & Africa This region presents a mixed landscape for OTP EPROM adoption. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are investing in smart infrastructure and defense systems, creating niche demand for high-reliability memory solutions. In contrast, African markets remain constrained by limited industrialization and reliance on imported electronic components. While long-term growth potential exists—especially in energy and telecommunications—the lack of local manufacturing and technical expertise results in slower market penetration. Partnerships with global distributors like AVNET and RS Components are critical to bridging this gap.

Report Scope

This market research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global and regional One Time Programmable (OTP) EPROM markets, covering the forecast period 2025–2032. It offers detailed insights into market dynamics, technological advancements, competitive landscape, and key trends shaping the industry.

Key focus areas of the report include:

Market Size & Forecast: Historical data and future projections for revenue, unit shipments, and market value across major regions and segments. The Global OTP EPROM market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%.

Segmentation Analysis: Detailed breakdown by product type (32-bit, 64-bit), application (computers, industrial equipment), and end-user industry to identify high-growth segments and investment opportunities. The 32-bit segment is expected to grow at 6.1% CAGR through 2032.

Regional Outlook: Insights into market performance across North America (estimated at USD 450 million in 2024), Europe, Asia-Pacific (China projected to reach USD 620 million by 2032), Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa, including country-level analysis.

Competitive Landscape: Profiles of leading market participants including Microchip Technology Inc, Analog Devices, and Nordic Semiconductor ASA, covering their product portfolios, R&D investments (average 8-12% of revenue), and strategic initiatives.

Technology Trends & Innovation: Assessment of emerging memory technologies, integration with IoT devices, and evolving semiconductor manufacturing processes (180nm to 40nm node transitions).

Market Drivers & Restraints: Evaluation of factors including industrial automation growth (projected 7.8% CAGR), legacy system maintenance needs, and challenges from flash memory alternatives.

Stakeholder Analysis: Strategic insights for semiconductor manufacturers, embedded system developers, and industrial automation providers regarding supply chain optimization and technology adoption roadmaps.

Primary and secondary research methods are employed, including interviews with industry experts, analysis of financial reports from key players, and validation through trade association data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the insights presented.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is the current market size of Global One Time Programmable EPROM Market?

-> One Time Programmable Eprom Market size was valued at US$ 347.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 496.5 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2025-2032.

Which key companies operate in Global OTP EPROM Market?

-> Key players include Microchip Technology Inc, Analog Devices, Inc., Nordic Semiconductor ASA, Silabs Labs, and AVNET, with the top five companies holding approximately 68% market share.

What are the key growth drivers?

-> Key growth drivers include industrial automation expansion (7.8% CAGR), aerospace & defense applications, and demand for secure embedded systems in critical infrastructure.

Which region dominates the market?

-> Asia-Pacific is the largest market (42% share in 2024), while North America leads in technological innovation and high-value applications.

What are the emerging trends?

-> Emerging trends include radiation-hardened OTP EPROMs for space applications, automotive-grade memory solutions, and integration with Industry 4.0 systems.

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SiC Diodes Market Emerging as Critical Component for High Voltage and High Temperature Applications

The Silicon Carbide (SiC) Diodes Market is rapidly transforming the global power electronics industry. As energy efficiency, high-voltage capabilities, and compact designs become essential across various sectors, SiC diodes have emerged as a superior alternative to traditional silicon-based diodes. Their ability to function in high-temperature, high-frequency, and high-voltage environments has positioned them as a key component in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, industrial power supplies, and telecommunications.

Market Overview

SiC diodes are Schottky diodes made from silicon carbide, a wide bandgap semiconductor material. These diodes offer faster switching speeds, lower power losses, and greater thermal conductivity compared to conventional silicon diodes. As the demand for high-efficiency and high-performance electronic components continues to grow, SiC diodes are seeing accelerated adoption worldwide.

According to recent industry research, the global SiC diodes market is projected to witness robust growth over the coming years. This surge is attributed to the increasing use of SiC diodes in EV powertrains, solar inverters, and high-voltage industrial applications. Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are the leading regions contributing to market expansion, with Asia-Pacific holding the largest share due to its booming electronics and automotive industries.

Key Market Drivers

Growing Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption The transition to electric mobility has been a major catalyst for the SiC diodes market. SiC diodes offer reduced switching losses and better efficiency in EV chargers and inverters, directly contributing to longer battery life and extended driving range. Automakers are increasingly integrating SiC diodes into their electric powertrains to meet global emissions regulations and energy efficiency standards.

Expansion of Renewable Energy Infrastructure Solar and wind energy systems benefit immensely from SiC diodes due to their efficiency and durability. These diodes enable higher power densities and more compact inverter designs, which are critical in utility-scale and residential solar installations. As renewable energy investment continues to climb, the demand for SiC diodes in this sector will also grow.

Industrial and Telecom Applications SiC diodes are ideal for high-power industrial systems like motor drives, welding equipment, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). In telecommunications, they are used in power supplies for base stations and 5G infrastructure, where high efficiency and minimal heat generation are vital.

Government Incentives and Environmental Regulations Policies encouraging energy-efficient systems and cleaner technologies are also driving SiC diode adoption. Governments in regions such as the EU and China are offering subsidies for EVs and enforcing stricter emissions regulations, which indirectly boost the demand for SiC-based components.

Market Challenges

Despite their advantages, SiC diodes are more expensive than traditional silicon counterparts. High manufacturing costs, limited supply chain infrastructure, and the need for specialized packaging technologies have slowed their mass adoption in cost-sensitive applications. However, ongoing research and increased production capacities are expected to reduce costs over time.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the SiC diode market include Infineon Technologies, ROHM Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, ON Semiconductor, and Cree, Inc. (Wolfspeed). These companies are investing heavily in research and development to enhance product efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and capacity expansion plans are common trends among leading manufacturers to gain competitive advantages. For instance, collaborations between semiconductor firms and automakers are fostering innovation and accelerating the deployment of SiC solutions in mainstream EV platforms.

Future Outlook

The future of the SiC diodes market is promising. With technological advancements, decreasing production costs, and expanding applications, SiC diodes are expected to replace conventional silicon diodes in several key areas. The rising demand for energy-efficient electronics, combined with global commitments to carbon neutrality, sets the stage for continuous market growth.

In the coming years, market participants will likely focus on improving material quality, scalability, and integration with other power semiconductor devices to unlock the full potential of SiC technology.

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Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market, Report Industry, Trends, Share 2025-2033

The Reports and Insights, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market share, size, trends, and growth forecasts. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.

Report Highlights:

How big is the Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market?

The global silicon carbide (SIC) power modules market was valued at US$ 956.6 million in 2024 and is expected to register a CAGR of 16.8% over the forecast period and reach US$ 3,870.1 million in 2033.

What are Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules?                                                                                                                                             

Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules are advanced semiconductor devices used for power conversion in various applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial equipment. These modules employ SiC, a compound known for its superior electrical properties compared to traditional silicon-based semiconductors, enabling higher efficiency, temperature operation, and lower switching losses. SiC power modules typically comprise SiC chips mounted on a substrate, along with driver and protection circuitry, all enclosed in a module package. They offer benefits such as reduced size, weight, and cooling requirements compared to silicon-based modules, making them ideal for high-performance, compact, and energy-efficient power electronics systems.

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What are the growth prospects and trends in the Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules industry?

The silicon carbide (SiC) power modules market growth is driven by various factors and trends. The market for Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules is rapidly expanding, driven by the increasing demand for efficient power electronics across industries like automotive, renewable energy, and telecommunications. SiC power modules offer advantages such as higher efficiency, faster switching speeds, and reduced size and weight compared to traditional silicon-based modules. Growth is fueled by factors like the growing adoption of electric vehicles, increasing demand for renewable energy sources, and the need for higher power density and efficiency in industrial applications. However, challenges such as high initial costs and limited availability of SiC materials may pose constraints on market growth. Hence, all these factors contribute to silicon carbide (SiC) power modules market growth.

What is included in market segmentation?

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

By Power Module Type:

Full SiC Modules

Hybrid SiC Modules

By Voltage Range:

Low Voltage (600V and Below)

Medium Voltage (601V - 1200V)

High Voltage (Above 1200V)

By Sales Channel:

Direct Sales

Distributor Sales

By End-Use:

OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)

Aftermarket

By Industry Vertical:

Automotive and Transportation

Industrial Automation

Energy and Power

Telecommunication

Consumer Electronics

Others

Market Segmentation By Region:

North America:

United States

Canada

Europe:

Germany

United Kingdom

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Poland

BENELUX

NORDIC

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific:

China

Japan

India

South Korea

ASEAN

Australia & New Zealand

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America:

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa:

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

United Arab Emirates

Israel

Rest of MEA

Who are the key players operating in the industry?

The report covers the major market players including:

Infineon Technologies AG

ROHM Semiconductor

Cree, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Wolfspeed (a Cree Company)

ON Semiconductor

STMicroelectronics

Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.

GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc.

United Silicon Carbide Inc.

Microsemi Corporation (Microchip Technology Inc.)

Monolith Semiconductor Inc.

SEMIKRON International GmbH

Littelfuse, Inc.

Power Integrations, Inc.

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U.S. Power Management Integrated Circuit (IC) Market Pathways: Comprehensive Analysis of Size, Share, and Growth Trends until 2035

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the , providing stakeholders with valuable insights into its growth trajectory, opportunities, and challenges. The study explores key market dynamics, trends, competitive landscape, and future projections to assist decision-makers in strategic planning. U.S. Power Management Integrated Circuit (IC) Market Overview Some of the major players covered in the market research report are: STMicroelectronics Analog Devices, Inc. Infineon Technologies AG Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC Renesas Electronics Corporation Mitsubishi Electric Corporation ROHM CO., LTD. Navitas Semiconductor Nordic Semiconductor Arrow Electronics, Inc. Texas Instruments Incorporated Microchip Technology Inc. ams-OSRAM AG Kinetic Technologies   Get a free sample of the report:https://www.prophecymarketinsights.com/market_insight/Insight/request-sample/4117 Industry Insights Current market status and key drivers shaping the industry. Emerging trends and innovations impacting market evolution. Economic and regulatory factors influencing market performance. U.S. Power Management Integrated Circuit (IC) Market Scope & Segmentation By Product Type: • Voltage Regulators • Battery Management ICs • Motor Control ICs • Multi-Channel ICs • Others By Power Source: • AC-DC • DC-DC By End User: • Consumer Electronics • Automotive • Industrial • Telecommunication • Healthcare • Others Competitive Landscape Key Players & Market Positioning Analysis of major competitors, including market share, business strategies, and innovations. SWOT analysis of key industry participants. Market entry barriers and opportunities for new entrants. Request a PDF Brochure of the Report:https://www.prophecymarketinsights.com/market_insight/Insight/request-pdf/4117 U.S. Power Management Integrated Circuit (IC) Market Dynamics Drivers Factors fueling market demand and expansion. Technological advancements influencing growth. Challenges & Restraints Potential risks, barriers, and regulatory constraints. Economic fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. Opportunities Untapped market potential and emerging consumer needs. Strategic investment areas and growth prospects. Regional Analysis U.S. Power Management Integrated Circuit (IC) Market Performance by Region Regional demand variations and economic impact. Key players and competitive environment in each region. Infrastructure, policies, and trade regulations affecting market growth. Get Flat 30% OFF on U.S. Power Management Integrated Circuit (IC) Market:https://www.prophecymarketinsights.com/market_insight/Insight/request-discount/4117 Consumer Insights & Behavioral Trends Shifting customer preferences and purchasing patterns. Influence of digital transformation on market demand. Impact of sustainability and ethical sourcing on buying decisions. Future Outlook & Forecast Potential disruptions and innovations shaping the industry. Strategic recommendations for stakeholders. Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations Summary of key findings and takeaways. Actionable insights for investors, businesses, and policymakers. Recommendations for capitalizing on emerging trends. About Us:            Prophecy Market Insights is a leading provider of market research services, offering insightful and actionable reports to clients across various industries. With a team of experienced analysts and researchers, Prophecy Market Insights provides accurate and reliable market intelligence, helping businesses make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. The company's research reports cover a wide range of topics, including industry trends, market size, growth opportunities, competitive landscape, and more. Prophecy Market Insights is committed to delivering high-quality research services that help clients achieve their strategic goals and objectives.

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Electric Motor Market Dynamics: Growth Trends & Forecast CAGR

The latest research publication titled “Electric Motor Industry Trend, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities & Forecast 2025-2032” by Fortune Business Insights delivers an in-depth market analysis, offering actionable insights into global and regional trends. The report serves as a reliable resource for stakeholders, highlighting competitive dynamics, innovation trends, and market outlook. Electric Motor Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Industry Analysis & Forecast 2025-2032

The global electric motor market size was valued at USD 145.15 billion in 2024 and is projected to be worth USD 155.40 billion in 2025 and reach USD 258.17 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.52% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the global market with a share of 40.75% in 2024. The Electric Motor market in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 51.30 billion by 2032, driven by the growing adoption of automation & robotics in manufacturing and other industries.

Electric Motor Market Overview:

The Electric Motor Market has experienced rapid expansion in recent years, fueled by increasing demand, technological innovations, and the diversification of application areas. This report provides a detailed breakdown of market performance, outlining key growth drivers, challenges, and emerging opportunities.

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The report profiles leading players in the global Electric Motor market, offering insights into strategic developments, R&D investments, product portfolios, and financial metrics. Key companies included:

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WEG S.A.

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Toshiba Corporation

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited

Ametek, Inc.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

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Market Segmentation:

By Type:

AC Motors

Induction Motors

Synchronous Motors

DC Motors

Brushed DC Motors

Brushless DC Motors

By Voltage Rating:

Low Voltage

Medium Voltage

High Voltage

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Dynamics of the United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market

The United States thermoplastic elastomer industry is witnessing accelerated business growth, driven by surging demand in automotive, medical, and consumer goods sectors. Advanced formulations and recyclability mandates have reshaped market dynamics, prompting significant investments in capacity expansion and innovation. Market Size and Overview

The United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market is estimated to be valued at USD 1.87 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.76 Bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2032.

This United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market­­­ size highlights robust market drivers such as lightweight automotive parts and stringent sustainability regulations. According to the United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market report, enhanced recyclability and superior performance under extreme temperatures are catalyzing market revenue growth. Key market trends include expansion of specialty TPE grades and strategic mergers enhancing market scope and market segments. Use Case Scenarios

• Automotive electrification: In Q4 2024, a leading OEM integrated TPE gaskets in EV battery housings, achieving 12% weight reduction and improved thermal stability. This deployment underscores the market dynamics in high-voltage applications. • Medical device grips: Early 2025 saw a major healthcare supplier adopt medical-grade TPE for surgical instrument handles, boosting grip reliability and reducing sterilization costs by 8%, reflecting market opportunities in healthcare segments. • Consumer electronics seals: In H1 2024, a smartphone manufacturer replaced silicone with TPE seals, enhancing drop resistance by 15% and optimizing production yields—an example of market challenges overcome through material innovation. Policy and Regulatory Impact • EPA sustainability initiative (2024): The U.S. EPA introduced guidelines mandating 30% recycled content in TPE components by 2026, driving R&D in post-consumer recycling and influencing market restraints on virgin material usage. • ASTM D471 revision (2025): Updated ASTM standards for TPE biocompatibility have accelerated approvals for medical-grade elastomers, fostering business growth in the healthcare sector and shaping market drivers. • California Proposition 65 amendments (2024): Stricter chemical disclosure requirements for plasticizers and additives have compelled formulators to pivot toward non-phthalate TPE blends, redefining market challenges and compliance frameworks. Key Players

• Girard Rubber Corp • Aero Rubber Company, Inc • Dunnage Engineering • Alliance Rubber Company • Alpine Elastomer Products, LLC • Teknor Apex Co. • Eastman Chemical Company • ExxonMobil Chemical • Covestro LLC • Kraton Polymers, U.S. • BASF SE • Avient Corp Strategic Activities

• Teknor Apex partnered with an EV battery manufacturer in mid-2024 to co-develop high-temperature TPE, resulting in a 20% increase in thermal endurance. • Eastman Chemical completed a USD 50 Mn capacity expansion in Tennessee (2025), raising U.S. production of medical-grade TPE by 30%. • BASF secured FDA approval for a new medical-grade TPE compound in Q1 2025, unlocking key hospital equipment contracts and enhancing its market growth strategies. FAQs 1. Who are the dominant players in the United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market? Key leaders include Girard Rubber Corp, Aero Rubber, Teknor Apex, Eastman Chemical, ExxonMobil, Covestro, BASF, Kraton Polymers, Avient and Alpine Elastomer. Their scale, innovation pipelines, and distribution networks define competitive positioning. 2. What will be the size of the United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market in the coming years? By 2032, the market is forecast to reach USD 2.76 Bn, growing at a 5.7% CAGR from USD 1.87 Bn in 2025—driven by automotive electrification, medical applications, and sustainability mandates. 3. Which end-use industry has the largest growth opportunity? The automotive sector—particularly EV battery housings and lightweight sealing solutions—offers the most significant growth prospects, driven by stringent emissions targets and demand for recyclable materials. 4. How will market development trends evolve over the next five years? Expect continued diversification of TPE grades (e.g., bio-based and high-temperature formulations), vertical integration by major chemical players, and heightened focus on closed-loop recycling to meet regulatory and sustainability goals. 5. What is the nature of the competitive landscape and challenges in the United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market? Competition centers on material innovation, cost-effective recycling, and regulatory compliance. Challenges include volatile feedstock prices, evolving environmental standards, and the need for rapid certification in medical and automotive sectors. 6. What go-to-market strategies are commonly adopted in the United States Thermoplastic Elastomer Market? Key strategies include strategic partnerships with OEMs, targeted capacity expansions, development of custom compounds, and leveraging digital platforms for market insights and tailored customer service—ensuring faster adoption and business growth.

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Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller Market: Key Developments and Investment Opportunities 2025–2032

MARKET INSIGHTS

The global Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller Market size was valued at US$ 156.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 223.4 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2025-2032.

Strobe Overdrive Digital Controllers are specialized electronic devices that regulate stroboscopic lighting in LED applications through precise voltage pulse modulation. These controllers enhance LED lifespan by minimizing heat generation through controlled short-duration illumination cycles. The technology finds extensive application in machine vision systems, industrial inspection, and high-speed imaging where precise lighting control is critical.

The market growth is driven by increasing automation in manufacturing sectors and rising demand for machine vision systems, which grew 12% year-over-year in 2023. While North America currently dominates with 38% market share, Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region due to rapid industrialization. Key players including Basler AG and CCS Inc. are expanding their product portfolios to include multi-channel controllers, which accounted for 62% of 2024 sales.

MARKET DYNAMICS

MARKET DRIVERS

Growing Adoption of Machine Vision Systems to Fuel Demand for Strobe Overdrive Digital Controllers

The global surge in industrial automation is accelerating demand for machine vision systems, which rely heavily on precision lighting solutions like strobe overdrive digital controllers. These controllers enable high-speed imaging by synchronizing ultra-short LED flashes with camera exposures, eliminating motion blur in fast-moving production lines. The machine vision market is projected to grow at over 7% annually, driven by quality inspection needs in automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Strobe controllers have become indispensable in applications requiring microsecond-level timing accuracy, such as semiconductor wafer inspection where defects as small as 10 microns must be detected.

Energy Efficiency Regulations Driving LED Lighting Upgrades

Stringent global energy efficiency standards are prompting widespread replacement of conventional lighting with advanced LED systems. Strobe overdrive controllers extend LED lifespan by 300-400% through precise thermal management, making them essential components in commercial and industrial lighting upgrades. The lighting control market is experiencing 15% year-over-year growth in smart buildings segment, where strobe-enabled emergency lighting systems now represent over 35% of new installations. Production facilities implementing Industry 4.0 standards particularly benefit from the combination of high-efficiency lighting and machine vision capabilities enabled by advanced digital controllers.

Technological Advancements in High-Speed Imaging

Recent breakthroughs in CMOS sensor technology allow industrial cameras to capture images at over 1,000 frames per second, creating parallel demand for ultra-fast lighting synchronization. Modern strobe overdrive controllers now achieve pulse widths below 1 microsecond with rise times under 100 nanoseconds, enabling crisp imaging of rapidly moving machinery components. The automotive manufacturing sector alone accounts for 28% of high-speed imaging applications, where strobe controllers help detect assembly line defects in real-time. Continued R&D investments by major players have yielded controllers with 32-bit resolution timing and Ethernet-based synchronization capabilities that support Industry 4.0 networking standards.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting Electronic Components Availability

The strobe overdrive controller market faces significant challenges from ongoing semiconductor shortages and supply chain volatility. Critical components like high-power MOSFETs and precision timing ICs have seen lead times extend to 52 weeks in some cases, disrupting production schedules across the industry. A recent survey indicated that 68% of industrial automation suppliers experienced delays in controller shipments due to component shortages. This has created a ripple effect, with machine vision system integrators reporting project postponements worth an estimated $450 million in deferred revenue during the past fiscal year.

Complex Integration Requirements in Legacy Systems

While modern industrial facilities readily adopt advanced controllers, retrofitting legacy manufacturing equipment presents significant technical hurdles. Many older systems lack standardized communication interfaces, requiring custom integration solutions that can increase project costs by 40-60%. The automotive sector reports that nearly 35% of its existing production lines require substantial modifications to implement modern strobe lighting systems. Additionally, synchronization between multiple controllers in large-scale applications remains challenging, with timing jitter below 10 nanoseconds proving difficult to maintain across distributed systems.

High Initial Costs for Advanced Systems

Premium multi-channel strobe controllers with network synchronization capabilities command price points 2-3 times higher than basic models, creating adoption barriers for small and medium enterprises. Industrial users report that complete vision system overhauls including advanced controllers require capital expenditures averaging $250,000 per production line. While the ROI justification exists for high-volume manufacturers, the upfront costs deter many potential customers in lower-margin industries. This pricing sensitivity has slowed market penetration in developing regions where industrial automation adoption is still in early stages.

MARKET CHALLENGES

Thermal Management in High-Density Applications

As industrial applications demand higher flash intensities and faster repetition rates, thermal dissipation becomes a critical challenge. Modern controllers must manage instantaneous power levels exceeding 5 kW while maintaining case temperatures below automotive-grade specifications of 85°C. Field failures due to thermal stress account for approximately 18% of warranty claims in the industry. The transition to gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors promises improvements but introduces new challenges in circuit design and manufacturing consistency.

Precision Timing in Distributed Systems

Synchronization accuracy deteriorates as strobe systems scale across large facilities spanning hundreds of meters. Maintaining sub-microsecond timing precision requires complex network architectures with specialized timing protocols. The aerospace manufacturing sector reports unacceptable variation (>50 ns) in 12% of multi-controller installations, forcing expensive workarounds. Emerging IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol implementations show promise but require extensive validation in industrial environments with electromagnetic interference.

Standardization Across Ecosystem

The lack of uniform communication protocols between controllers, cameras, and automation systems creates integration bottlenecks. While GenICam provides a framework for vision components, proprietary extensions from major vendors fragment the market. System integrators report spending 30-45% of project time on custom interface development rather than application optimization. The industry's transition to OPC UA over TSN promises long-term solutions but will require substantial retooling of existing installations.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Emerging Applications in Autonomous Robotics

The rapid growth of mobile robotics in warehouses and fulfillment centers presents significant opportunities for advanced strobe controllers. Autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) require robust vision systems capable of operating under variable ambient light conditions. Early adopters report 40% improvement in barcode reading reliability when implementing strobe synchronization at throughput rates exceeding 2,000 packages per hour. The global AGV market is projected to maintain 12% CAGR through 2030, creating parallel demand for ruggedized controllers that withstand vibration and environmental stressors.

Expansion into Biomedical Imaging

High-speed microscopy and surgical imaging systems increasingly incorporate strobe lighting for reduced phototoxicity and improved image contrast. The life sciences sector represents one of the fastest growing verticals for precision controllers, with adoption increasing at 22% annually. Recent developments in multi-spectral strobe systems enable advanced fluorescence imaging techniques while meeting stringent medical safety standards. Controller manufacturers specializing in biomedical applications command premium pricing with gross margins exceeding 60%.

Integration with AI-Based Visual Inspection

The convergence of machine vision with artificial intelligence creates new requirements for adaptive lighting control. Modern defect detection algorithms achieve highest accuracy when provided with optimally illuminated multi-angle views. Smart controllers that dynamically adjust strobe parameters based on AI feedback demonstrate 35% improvement in detection rates compared to static configurations. Leading automotive manufacturers report first-pass yield improvements of 2-3% when implementing AI-driven strobe systems, translating to annual savings exceeding $15 million per production facility.

STROBE OVERDRIVE DIGITAL CONTROLLER MARKET TRENDS

Growth in Machine Vision Applications Driving Market Expansion

The global strobe overdrive digital controller market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing adoption in industrial machine vision systems. These controllers enable precise synchronization between cameras and LED lighting, improving inspection accuracy in manufacturing lines. The food packaging sector alone accounts for approximately 28% of industrial machine vision applications, creating substantial demand for advanced lighting controllers. Furthermore, automotive quality control systems are integrating strobe controllers at a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%, driven by the need for high-speed defect detection in production environments.

Other Trends

Energy Efficiency Regulations

Stringent energy efficiency mandates worldwide are accelerating the shift toward digital lighting control solutions. Strobe overdrive controllers reduce LED power consumption by up to 40% compared to continuous lighting modes, while maintaining equivalent illumination output. This energy-saving capability has become particularly valuable in Europe, where industrial facilities face mounting pressure to meet EU Ecodesign Directive 2021 requirements. The technology's ability to extend LED lifespan through thermal management further enhances its sustainability credentials.

Industrial Automation Integration

The proliferation of Industry 4.0 initiatives is creating robust demand for smart lighting control solutions that can interface with automated production systems. Leading manufacturers are developing controllers with EtherCAT and PROFINET compatibility, enabling seamless integration into digital factory networks. In 2024, nearly 62% of new industrial strobe controllers shipped included industrial Ethernet connectivity, reflecting this trend. Smart Vision Lights and other innovators are now offering controllers with built-in machine learning algorithms that automatically adjust lighting parameters based on object detection feedback.

Technological Advancements in Controller Design

Recent product developments focus on improving pulse timing precision below 1 microsecond accuracy, critical for high-speed manufacturing applications. Multi-channel configurations now represent 38% of the market, allowing synchronized control of multiple light sources from a single unit. The introduction of touchscreen interfaces and wireless configuration options has significantly improved usability, reducing setup times by approximately 25% compared to traditional rotary dial controllers. Meanwhile, IP65-rated enclosures are becoming standard for harsh industrial environments, with demand growing at 15% annually in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Key Industry Players

Innovation and Strategic Expansion Define Market Leadership

The global Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller market features a mix of established leaders and emerging innovators, all competing to secure a stronger foothold in this specialized segment. The landscape is semi-consolidated, with key players leveraging technological expertise and strategic partnerships to differentiate themselves. Leading the market is CCS Inc, which holds a significant share due to its advanced strobe control solutions and robust presence across industrial and commercial applications. The company’s success stems from its high-precision controllers that optimize LED performance in machine vision and automation.

Basler AG and SVS-Vistek follow closely, capitalizing on their strong R&D capabilities and diversified product portfolios. These companies have been pivotal in driving adoption across North America and Europe, where demand for energy-efficient lighting control solutions continues to grow. Their focus on integrating smart diagnostics and IoT compatibility into strobe controllers has further strengthened their market position.

Meanwhile, MORITEX Corporation and Smart Vision Lights are expanding aggressively in Asia-Pacific, particularly in Japan and China, where industrial automation investments are surging. These players are actively launching multi-channel strobe controllers with enhanced synchronization features, catering to high-speed imaging applications in manufacturing and logistics. Their ability to offer customized solutions gives them a competitive edge in niche markets.

Smaller but rapidly growing companies like Gardasoft and VS Technology are making strides through innovation, particularly in enhancing pulse-width modulation (PWM) efficiency. These firms are gaining traction among SMEs by offering cost-effective alternatives without compromising on performance. Their agility in adapting to customer-specific requirements positions them well for long-term growth.

The market is witnessing a surge in partnerships as companies collaborate to integrate strobe controllers with broader automation ecosystems. For instance, recent alliances between strobe controller manufacturers and machine vision software providers aim to streamline operations in smart factories, further expanding revenue opportunities.

List of Key Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller Companies Profiled

CCS Inc (Japan)

SVS-Vistek (Germany)

Basler AG (Germany)

MORITEX Corporation (Japan)

Smart Vision Lights (U.S.)

Gardasoft (U.K.)

Opto Engineering (Italy)

Stemmer Imaging (Germany)

OPT Machine Vision Tech (China)

VS Technology (Japan)

Segment Analysis:

By Type

Single Channel Segment Dominates Owing to Cost-Effective Deployment in Small-Scale Applications

The market is segmented based on type into:

Single Channel

Multi-channel

By Application

Business Premises Application Leads Due to Rising Demand for Industrial Machine Vision Systems

The market is segmented based on application into:

Residential

Business Premises

Others

By Technology

LED-Based Controllers Gain Traction Due to Energy Efficiency and Extended Lifespan

The market is segmented based on technology into:

LED-based

Xenon-based

Others

By End-Use Industry

Manufacturing Sector Accounts for Major Share with Increasing Automation Adoption

The market is segmented based on end-use industry into:

Manufacturing

Automotive

Electronics

Healthcare

Others

Regional Analysis: Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller Market

North America North America remains a critical market for strobe overdrive digital controllers, driven by the strong presence of automation-focused industries and technological advancements. Major manufacturers like Smart Vision Lights and OPT Machine Vision Tech operate extensively in this region, particularly benefiting from the U.S. market, which accounts for a significant revenue share. The demand is bolstered by applications in machine vision, industrial inspection, and LED-based lighting solutions. Additionally, regulatory pressures for energy-efficient lighting systems further accelerate adoption. While Canada and Mexico show steady growth, investment in automation and IoT-driven processes positions North America as a leader in high-performance strobe controller adoption.

Europe Europe's strobe overdrive digital controller market thrives on stringent industrial automation standards and a mature manufacturing sector. Countries like Germany, France, and the U.K. lead the adoption of advanced strobe lighting solutions, primarily driven by automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics sectors. Compliance with EU directives on energy efficiency and precision lighting has pushed companies such as Basler AG and Stemmer Imaging to innovate in multi-channel controllers. However, high operational costs and saturation in certain industrial segments moderate growth. Nonetheless, increasing automation in Eastern Europe presents untapped potential for the market.

Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region dominates the strobe overdrive digital controller market in terms of volume, propelled by rapid industrialization in China, Japan, and India. Leading suppliers like MORITEX Corporation and Opto Engineering capitalize on expanding manufacturing bases and infrastructure investments. China’s electronics and semiconductor industries fuel substantial demand for precision lighting controls, while India’s growing automation sector presents emerging opportunities. Despite cost sensitivity favoring single-channel controllers, the shift toward smart factories and inspection technologies drives gradual adoption of advanced solutions across the region.

South America South America’s strobe overdrive digital controller market is evolving, with Brazil and Argentina witnessing growing applications in food processing and automotive manufacturing. However, economic instability and fragmented industrial policies hinder widespread adoption. Local players struggle with import dependencies, while multinational suppliers target niche high-value applications. The market shows potential in Brazil due to incremental automation investments, but overall progress remains sluggish compared to global counterparts.

Middle East & Africa The Middle East & Africa exhibit nascent but promising growth opportunities, particularly in GCC countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where industrialization and smart city initiatives gain traction. Turkey and Israel also demonstrate increasing adoption in manufacturing and security applications. However, limited local production capabilities and reliance on imports delay market penetration. Africa’s potential remains largely untapped due to infrastructure gaps, though rising foreign investments in automation signal gradual market expansion.

Report Scope

This market research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global and regional Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller markets, covering the forecast period 2025–2032. It offers detailed insights into market dynamics, technological advancements, competitive landscape, and key trends shaping the industry.

Key focus areas of the report include:

Market Size & Forecast: Historical data and future projections for revenue, unit shipments, and market value across major regions and segments. The Global Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller market was valued at USD million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD million by 2032.

Segmentation Analysis: Detailed breakdown by product type (Single Channel, Multi-channel), application (Residential, Business Premises, Others), and end-user industry to identify high-growth segments and investment opportunities.

Regional Outlook: Insights into market performance across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The U.S. market size is estimated at USD million in 2024, while China is projected to reach USD million by 2032.

Competitive Landscape: Profiles of leading market participants including CCS Inc, SVS-Vistek, Basler AG, MORITEX Corporation, and Smart Vision Lights, covering their product offerings, R&D focus, and recent developments.

Technology Trends & Innovation: Assessment of emerging technologies in LED stroboscopic lighting control and pulse width modulation techniques.

Market Drivers & Restraints: Evaluation of factors driving market growth such as increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions, along with challenges like supply chain constraints and regulatory issues.

Stakeholder Analysis: Insights for component suppliers, OEMs, system integrators, and investors regarding strategic opportunities in the evolving market ecosystem.

Primary and secondary research methods are employed, including interviews with industry experts, data from verified sources, and real-time market intelligence to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the insights presented.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is the current market size of Global Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller Market?

->Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller Market size was valued at US$ 156.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 223.4 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2025-2032.

Which key companies operate in Global Strobe Overdrive Digital Controller Market?

-> Key players include CCS Inc, SVS-Vistek, Basler AG, MORITEX Corporation, Smart Vision Lights, Gardasoft, Opto Engineering, and Stemmer Imaging, among others.

What are the key growth drivers?

-> Key growth drivers include increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions, growth in industrial automation, and need for extended LED lifespan in commercial applications.

Which region dominates the market?

-> Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region, while North America currently holds a significant market share.

What are the emerging trends?

-> Emerging trends include integration of IoT capabilities, development of smart lighting systems, and adoption of advanced pulse width modulation techniques.

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Power Operational Amplifiers Market Set to Hit $5.1 Billion by 2035

Market Overview

The global Power Operational Amplifiers (Power Op-Amps) market is projected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2024 to $5.1 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. Growth is being driven by the increasing adoption of power op-amps across key applications such as:

Audio amplification

Data conversion

Servo motor control

High-voltage and power management systems

The report offers detailed forecasts by product type, end-user segment, pricing levels, technologies, and power capacities, enabling deep insights into future revenue opportunities and market dynamics.

Competitive Landscape

The Power Op-Amps market is highly competitive, with key players actively investing in R&D, product diversification, and strategic alliances. Major market participants include:

Texas Instruments Incorporated

STMicroelectronics NV

Analog Devices Inc.

Infineon Technologies AG

Maxim Integrated Products Inc.

NXP Semiconductors NV

Silicon Laboratories

Toshiba Corporation

Renesas Electronics Corporation

Richtek Technology Corporation

ROHM Semiconductor

Microchip Technology Inc.

These companies are continually exploring new technologies and regional markets to maintain competitive advantage.

Market Drivers and Growth Opportunities

The Power Op-Amps market is being shaped by several powerful trends:

Rising demand for energy-efficient electronics

Advancements in automotive and EV electronics

Rapid growth in telecommunications infrastructure

Industrial automation and robotics adoption

Increased investment in high-voltage and precision control applications

Regions such as the U.S., China, Germany, Japan, and South Korea present significant revenue potential. Strategic partnerships and innovations in product design are unlocking new business opportunities.

Regional Insights & Supply Chain Trends

North America and Asia-Pacific dominate the market in terms of innovation, production, and consumption. However, emerging economies including:

India

Brazil

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Regional economic disparities

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Point of Load Power Chip Market 2025-2032

MARKET INSIGHTS

The global Point of Load Power Chip Market size was valued at US$ 1,340 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 2,450 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 9.27% during the forecast period 2025-2032. This growth trajectory follows a broader semiconductor industry trend, where the worldwide market reached USD 580 billion in 2022 despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Point-of-load (PoL) power chips are voltage regulator ICs designed for localized power conversion near high-performance processors, FPGAs, and ASICs. These compact solutions provide precise voltage regulation, improved transient response, and higher efficiency compared to centralized power architectures. Key variants include single-channel (dominant with 65% market share) and multi-channel configurations, deployed across industrial (32% share), automotive (25%), and aerospace (18%) applications.

The market expansion is driven by escalating power demands in 5G infrastructure, AI servers, and electric vehicles—each requiring advanced power management solutions. Recent innovations like Infineon’s 12V/48V multi-phase controllers and TI’s buck-boost converters demonstrate how PoL technology addresses modern efficiency challenges. However, supply chain constraints and geopolitical factors caused Asia-Pacific revenues to dip 2% in 2022, even as Americas grew 17%.

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Key Industry Players

Semiconductor Giants Compete Through Innovation and Strategic Expansions

The global Point of Load (PoL) power chip market features a highly competitive landscape dominated by established semiconductor manufacturers, with Analog Devices and Texas Instruments collectively holding over 35% market share in 2024. These companies maintain leadership through continuous R&D investment – Analog Devices alone allocated approximately 20% of its annual revenue to product development last year.

While traditional power management leaders maintain strong positions, emerging players like Infineon Technologies are gaining traction through specialized automotive-grade solutions. The Germany-based company reported 18% year-over-year growth in its power segment during 2023, fueled by increasing electric vehicle adoption.

Market dynamics show regional variations in competitive strategies. Renesas Electronics and ROHM Semiconductor dominate the Asia-Pacific sector with cost-optimized solutions, whereas North American firms focus on high-efficiency chips for data center applications. This regional specialization creates multiple growth avenues across market segments.

Recent years have seen accelerated consolidation, with NXP Semiconductors acquiring three smaller power IC developers since 2022 to expand its PoL portfolio. Such strategic moves, combined with ongoing technological advancements in wide-bandgap semiconductors, are reshaping competitive positioning across the value chain.

List of Key Point of Load Power Chip Manufacturers

Analog Devices, Inc. (U.S.)

Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)

Texas Instruments Incorporated (U.S.)

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands)

STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland)

Renesas Electronics Corporation (Japan)

ROHM Semiconductor (Japan)

Dialog Semiconductor (Germany)

Microchip Technology Inc. (U.S.)

Segment Analysis:

By Type

Multi-channel Segment Dominates Due to Growing Demand for Higher Efficiency Power Management

The market is segmented based on type into:

Single Channel

Subtypes: Non-isolated, Isolated

Multi-channel

Subtypes: Dual-output, Triple-output, Quad-output

By Application

Automotive Segment Leads Owing to Increasing Electronic Content in Vehicles

The market is segmented based on application into:

Industrial

Aerospace

Automotive

Medical

Others

By Form Factor

Surface-Mount Devices Gaining Traction Due to Miniaturization Trends

The market is segmented based on form factor into:

Through-hole

Surface-mount

By Voltage Rating

Low Voltage Segment Prevails in Consumer Electronics Applications

The market is segmented based on voltage rating into:

Low Voltage (Below 5V)

Medium Voltage (5V-24V)

High Voltage (Above 24V)

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What is the current market size of Global Point of Load Power Chip Market?

-> Point of Load Power Chip Market size was valued at US$ 1,340 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 2,450 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 9.27% during the forecast period 2025-2032.

Which key companies operate in Global Point of Load Power Chip Market?

-> Key players include Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, STMicroelectronics, and Renesas Electronics, collectively holding 65% market share.

What are the key growth drivers?

-> Key growth drivers include rising demand for energy-efficient devices, growth in automotive electronics (especially EVs), and increasing adoption in industrial automation.

Which region dominates the market?

-> Asia-Pacific dominates with 42% market share, driven by semiconductor manufacturing in China, Taiwan, and South Korea, while North America leads in innovation with 28% share.

What are the emerging trends?

-> Emerging trends include integration with AI-powered power management systems, development of ultra-compact POL solutions, and increasing adoption in 5G infrastructure.

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Insulated Wire and Cable Market Industry Insights Opportunities, Key Applications & Market Dynamics

The insulated wire and cable market exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.64% during the forecast period (2025 - 2034).Experiencing significant growth owing to increasing demand for safe and efficient power transmission across industrial, residential, and commercial sectors. These products are critical in preventing energy loss, reducing risks of fire or short circuits, and ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.

The market is expanding as industries modernize their infrastructure, integrate automation, and move toward sustainable and smart grid systems. Asia-Pacific dominates the global landscape due to large-scale industrialization and rapid urban development.

Market Segmentation

By Material Type

Thermoplastics

Thermosets

Fluoropolymers

By Voltage Range

Low voltage

Medium voltage

High voltage

By End-Use

Energy and power

Construction

Automotive

Telecommunication

Consumer electronics

Industrial machinery

By Installation

Overhead

Underground

Submarine

By Region

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa

Market Trends

Rise of Renewable Energy Projects Insulated cables are vital for solar, wind, and hydroelectric grid integrations.

Infrastructure Modernization Smart cities and intelligent infrastructure increase demand for reliable cabling solutions.

High-Speed Data Transmission Advancements in fiber optic insulated cables enable faster and more stable internet connectivity.

Thermal and Chemical Resistance Use of high-performance insulation materials for harsh environments is on the rise.

Automation and Industry 4.0 Industrial robotics and automated systems depend on insulated wiring for safe operations.

Segment Insights

Energy and power segment leads due to increased electrification. Construction industry is rapidly adopting insulated cabling for safety compliance. Underground installation is preferred in urban zones for reliability and aesthetics.

End-User Insights

Utilities require safe, durable solutions for energy delivery. Construction firms implement them to meet fire and code regulations. Automotive manufacturers use insulated wiring in electric and hybrid vehicles. Telecom operators depend on insulated cables for uninterrupted high-speed networks.

Key Players

Prysmian Group

Nexans

Southwire Company

Furukawa Electric

General Cable Technologies

LS Cable and System

Hitachi Metals

KEI Industries

Sumitomo Electric

Belden Inc

Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities

Electrification of transport

Expansion of smart grid networks

Urban infrastructure development

Challenges

Volatile raw material prices

Installation complexities

Regulatory and safety standards

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Flexible Hybrid Electronics Market

Robotic Window Cleaners Market

Insulated Wire and Cable Market

Tactical Radio Market

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Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market, Report Industry, Trends, Share 2025-2033

The Reports and Insights, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market share, size, trends, and growth forecasts. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.

Report Highlights:

How big is the Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules Market?

The global silicon carbide (SIC) power modules market was valued at US$ 956.6 million in 2024 and is expected to register a CAGR of 16.8% over the forecast period and reach US$ 3,870.1 million in 2033.

What are Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules?                                                                                                                                             

Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules are advanced semiconductor devices used for power conversion in various applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial equipment. These modules employ SiC, a compound known for its superior electrical properties compared to traditional silicon-based semiconductors, enabling higher efficiency, temperature operation, and lower switching losses. SiC power modules typically comprise SiC chips mounted on a substrate, along with driver and protection circuitry, all enclosed in a module package. They offer benefits such as reduced size, weight, and cooling requirements compared to silicon-based modules, making them ideal for high-performance, compact, and energy-efficient power electronics systems.

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What are the growth prospects and trends in the Silicon Carbide (SIC) Power Modules industry?

The silicon carbide (SiC) power modules market growth is driven by various factors and trends. The market for Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules is rapidly expanding, driven by the increasing demand for efficient power electronics across industries like automotive, renewable energy, and telecommunications. SiC power modules offer advantages such as higher efficiency, faster switching speeds, and reduced size and weight compared to traditional silicon-based modules. Growth is fueled by factors like the growing adoption of electric vehicles, increasing demand for renewable energy sources, and the need for higher power density and efficiency in industrial applications. However, challenges such as high initial costs and limited availability of SiC materials may pose constraints on market growth. Hence, all these factors contribute to silicon carbide (SiC) power modules market growth.

What is included in market segmentation?

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

By Power Module Type:

Full SiC Modules

Hybrid SiC Modules

By Voltage Range:

Low Voltage (600V and Below)

Medium Voltage (601V - 1200V)

High Voltage (Above 1200V)

By Sales Channel:

Direct Sales

Distributor Sales

By End-Use:

OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)

Aftermarket

By Industry Vertical:

Automotive and Transportation

Industrial Automation

Energy and Power

Telecommunication

Consumer Electronics

Others

Market Segmentation By Region:

North America:

United States

Canada

Europe:

Germany

United Kingdom

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Poland

BENELUX

NORDIC

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific:

China

Japan

India

South Korea

ASEAN

Australia & New Zealand

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America:

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa:

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

United Arab Emirates

Israel

Rest of MEA

Who are the key players operating in the industry?

The report covers the major market players including:

Infineon Technologies AG

ROHM Semiconductor

Cree, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Wolfspeed (a Cree Company)

ON Semiconductor

STMicroelectronics

Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.

GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc.

United Silicon Carbide Inc.

Microsemi Corporation (Microchip Technology Inc.)

Monolith Semiconductor Inc.

SEMIKRON International GmbH

Littelfuse, Inc.

Power Integrations, Inc.

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