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Friday 6 January 2023
Infineon CEO notes lack of power semiconductor investment, but deems chip self-sufficiency unattainable
Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Germany-based automotive chip supplier Infineon, voiced his thoughts on the ongoing trend of semiconductor self-sufficiency in a recent interview with Nikkei...
Wednesday 28 December 2022
Japanese chipmakers keen on expanding capacity for car power devices
Japan's semiconductor firms including Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage and JS Foundry are actively expanding investments in building new capacities for power devices to meet...
Tuesday 27 December 2022
China chipmaker breaks ground for 12-inch MEMS fab line
Zen Semiconductor (Zensemi) recently broke ground for its new 12-inch fabrication line for MEMS sensors, and other specialty sensors and chips, according to industry sources in Chi...
Thursday 22 December 2022
Wingtech to contract Shanghai foundry startup to make power semiconductors
China-based EMS provider Wingtech Technology has disclosed plans to contract with Wingsky Semi to develop and manufacture 12-inch power chips and devices.
Wednesday 21 December 2022
Power devices to embrace energy saving, environmental protection trends in 2030, says DIGITIMES Research
Power semiconductors will revolve around two major trends - energy saving and environment protection - in 2030 and beyond, and future power component materials including silicon,...
Monday 5 December 2022
Power devices makers enhance backend deployments in Southeast Asia
Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Taiwan's power components suppliers are shifting part of their backend orders to OSATs operating in Southeast Asia, amid efforts to diversify supply...
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Actron becomes largest shareholder of Mosel
Automotive diode specialist Actron Technology has acquired more common shares of its re-invested Mosel Vitelic and has now become the largest shareholder of the 6-inch foundry spec...
Tuesday 29 November 2022
Rohm to mass produce SiC power semiconductors in December, challenging incumbent leaders
Rohm Semiconductor will be mass-producing SiC power semiconductors starting in December 2022, mainly for inverter application. It makes power consumption more efficient and can add...
Thursday 24 November 2022
Auto chips still in robust demand with no oversupply concerns
Major automotive chip IDMs including Renesas and Onsemi reportedly have moved to reduce orders placed with testing houses, sparking concerns about whether demand for automotive chips,...
Tuesday 22 November 2022
GaN Systems maintains close ties with foundries, OSATs
Canada-based GaN Systems, which specializes in gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, is teaming up with first-tier foundries, OSATs, and IDMs to seize opportunities in emerging...
Wednesday 16 November 2022
Panjit showcasing new power semiconductors, diodes at Electronica 2022
Panjit International is showcasing its latest offerings of power semiconductors and diodes for automotive, industrial, solar power, and other non-CE applications at the ongoing Electronica...
Tuesday 1 November 2022
Chinese foundries nearly halve 6-inch wafer fabrication quotes
China-based foundries specializing in power ICs and components have nearly halved their 6-inch wafer fabrication prices amid sluggish diodes and other power devices demand, according...
Friday 21 October 2022
Global 200mm fab capacity to surge 20% through 2025, says SEMI
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are expected to see their combined 200mm fab capacity increase 20% from 2021 through 2025, adding 13 new 200mm lines as the industry reaches...
Thursday 29 September 2022
Renesas to scale up chip supply for VinFast EVs
VinFast has expanded its tie-up with Renesas Electronics under which Renesas will provide a broader range of products including SoCs, microcontrollers, analog and power semiconductors,...
Thursday 8 September 2022
The first in Taiwan to mass-produce IGBT power semiconductors: Q&A with Pan Jit COO Edgar Chen
The supply of high-end electronic power semiconductors, such as automotive MOSFETs and IGBTs, continues to be tight with delivery times still at 50 weeks or more. These power components...