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Wednesday 27 April 2022
Denso, USJC team up for automotive power semiconductors
Denso and United Semiconductor Japan (USJC), a subsidiary of Taiwan-based United Microelectronics (UMC), have announced they will partner to manufacture automotive power semiconduc...
Wednesday 27 April 2022
Pure-play foundries see automotive chip orders continue ramping up
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries continue to see orders for automotive semiconductors ramp up while stepping up their capacity expansion pace, according to industry sources.
Monday 25 April 2022
IC wafer capacity to climb 8.7% as 10 new fabs enter production
IC wafer capacity is forecast to grow 8.7% in 2022 after rising 8.5% in 2021, thanks to the addition of 10 new 300mm fabs that are scheduled to open this year, according to IC Insi...
Monday 14 March 2022
XPeng, Li Auto boosting investment in SiC semiconductors
Chinese automakers including XPeng and Li Auto are expanding their investment in silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, as chip demand for new energy applications continues to grow.
Friday 11 March 2022
China chip firms expand investment in GaN semiconductors
China-based semiconductor companies, including Innoscience, Sanan Optoelectronics, and Enkris Semiconductor, are stepping up their investment in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors...
Thursday 24 February 2022
Bosch to expand fab site in Reutlingen
Bosch has announced that in an additional move to combat the ongoing global chip shortage, the company plans to further extend its fab site in Reutlingen, Germany. More than EUR250...
Wednesday 9 February 2022
Toshiba to split into two standalone companies
Toshiba has provided an update on its reorganization plan disclosed in November 2021, announcing its intention to separate the company into two standalone companies - Toshiba Infrastructure...
Tuesday 1 February 2022
New semiconductor fabs in Japan to go online in 2022-2024
With the Japan government stepping up their support for the local IC manufacturing sector, several new wafer fabs, including a joint venture (JV) between TSMC and Sony, will be constructed...
Tuesday 25 January 2022
PMIC suppliers developing peripheral chips for GaN devices
Several Taiwan-based power management integrated circuit (PMIC) specialists are looking to seize opportunities in the GaN power device market by developing related peripheral ICs,...
Monday 17 January 2022
Mitsubishi Electric considers expanding power semiconductor production
Mitsubishi Electric is currently considering expanding production capacity for power semiconductors and turning its LCD panel plant in Kumamoto, Japan into a power semiconductor manufacturing...
Tuesday 11 January 2022
China chipmakers reportedly build additional output for power semiconductors
China-based chipmakers including China Resources Microelectronics (CR Micro), Silan Microelectronics and StarPower Semiconductor have reportedly stepped up their capacity expansion...
Monday 3 January 2022
China accelerates development of SiC MOSFET for power semiconductors
China-based companies such as China Resources Microelectronics (CR Micro), Silian Microelectronics and NCE Power are actively developing high-end power semiconductor product lines.