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Tuesday 23 April 2024
Rohm and STMicroelectronics extend SiC wafer supply contract
Rohm and STMicroelectronics have extended their previously signed supply contract for Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers for several more years.
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Bickering between EV vendors underscores SiC popularity
The recent bickering between two Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) vendors has highlighted the growing popularity of SiC power components.
Monday 15 April 2024
China-based SICC becomes second-largest SiC wafer provider globally
As silicon carbide (SiC) substrates continued to evolve toward larger sizes, the 200mm substrate has become a hotly contested technology field.
Friday 12 April 2024
SK Siltron obtains further US support to accelerate SiC wafer investment
SK Siltron, a silicon carbide (SiC) wafer manufacturer in the United States, is set to receive a US$77 million subsidy from the state of Michigan, following a US$544 million loan...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Chinese SiC prices plummet amid production expansion and intensifying competition
Multiple Chinese media reported that prices of Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrate and epitaxy have fallen rapidly in recent months in China, as manufacturers from China and abroad are...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
SiC powder supplier Acme to expand production capacity
Acme Electronics, a Taiwan-based SiC power supplier, plans to double its production capacity to satisfy the strong demand for SiC semiconductors.
Monday 1 April 2024
Mitsubishi Electric's US$6 billion green tech push: next-gen semiconductors
In Mitsubishi Electric's latest strategic vision, the conglomerate pledged a staggering investment of JPY900 billion (equivalent to around US$6 billion) towards green technology over...
Thursday 28 March 2024
Japanese equipment firms flocked to SEMICON China 2024
SEMICON China 2024, which was held in Shanghai on March 20-22, attracted many Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers to showcase their front-end and backend mature node process...
Friday 22 March 2024
CSCC eyeing bigger presence in compound semiconductor sector
China Steel Chemical Corporation (CSCC)recently developed 5N-grade high-purity carbon powder and graphite crucibles that have been adopted by Taiwanese compound semiconductor firms...
Thursday 21 March 2024
Why IDMs are increasing their GaN production capacity
Market experts have noted a trend towards IDM dominance in the GaN semiconductor market, exemplified by Infineon's acquisition of GaN Systems and major power semiconductor firms expanding...
Thursday 14 March 2024
China-based Xingdong-Semi signs MoU with ST to secure SiC supply
As EVs continue to drive semiconductor demand, China-based Xindong Semiconductor Technology announced on March 13 that it had signed an MoU with STMicroelectronics. The agreement...
Thursday 7 March 2024
US chip kingpin Texas Instruments tells reporters about GaN automotive opportunities
The US semiconductor kingpin Texas Instruments (TI) held a media briefing to discuss the latest power density solutions, the potential expansion of Gallium Nitride (GaN) usage in...
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Japanese startups on track to make low-cost SiC power semiconductors
Semiconductor companies in Japan have been trying to reduce the costs of silicon carbide (SiC) and other power semiconductors. Startups Gaianixx and UJ-Crystal are part of the effo...
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Mitsubishi Electric says banzai to SiC semiconductors, strengthens market leadership
In 2023, Japan's Mitsubishi Electric announced a new investment in SiC power semiconductors.
Wednesday 6 March 2024
SiC substrate prices rapidly falling in China
SiC substrate prices are rapidly falling in China, but prices in other parts of the world remain stable, according to industry sources.