Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions, has become a member of PowerAmerica- a manufacturing institute comprising public and private representatives. The aim is to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of wide band gap semiconductors.  Microsemi has been awarded the contract as part of PowerAmerica’s USD 70 Million backed from the U.S. Department of Energy over five years. The allocation promotes adoption of advanced semiconductor components made with silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) into a wide range of products and systems.