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Thursday 17 October 2024
8-inch SiC substrate prices tumbling amid 6-inch collapse
The price collapse of 6-inch silicon carbide (SiC) substrates is taking its toll on the 8-inch segment, where volume production has yet to begin but prices are already tumbling, according...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Wolfspeed secures US$750 million funding for US SiC production expansion
Wolfspeed, a US-based silicon carbide (SiC) chipmaker, has secured up to US$750 million in federal funding to construct a new wafer plant in North Carolina and expand its New York...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Prices for 6-inch SiC substrates freefalling in China
Prices of mainstream 6-inch SiC substrates have fallen since the beginning of this year and are expected to keep lowering as Chinese SiC substrate suppliers expand their production,...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
SiC substrate oversupply heaps pressure on suppliers
The SiC substrate sector has quickly shifted from shortage to oversupply in 2024, thanks to aggressive expansions of 6-inch capacity at Chinese suppliers.
Friday 11 October 2024
Foxconn flexes AI muscle, showcases breakthroughs in autonomous driving
Foxconn extended HHTD24 to a two-day event, showcasing major advancements in autonomous driving technology and semiconductor developments. The company emphasized AI's crucial role...
Monday 7 October 2024
ST unveils new generation of SiC power technology tailored for next-gen EV traction inverters
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) is introducing its fourth generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology. The Generation 4 technology brings new benchmarks in power efficiency,...
Friday 4 October 2024
Japan-based Rohm and China-based Great Wall Motors partner on SiC power semiconductors for EVs
Japan-based Rohm and China-based Great Wall Motors have announced a strategic partnership to develop and supply SiC power semiconductors for EVs, reports Nikkei.
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Sumitomo Metal Mining to mass produce 8-inch SiC wafers
Sumitomo Metal Mining has unveiled plans to significantly increase its production of SiC wafers. The company's subsidiary, Sicoxs, will establish a new production line in Japan to...
Friday 27 September 2024
Can Taiwan SiC industry grow its competitiveness?
Taiwan's silicon carbide (SiC) wafer foundry sector has received a confidence boost after Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a specialty foundry affiliated with TSMC, announced...
Thursday 26 September 2024
STMicroelectronics emphasizes China's key role in automotive and semiconductor supply chain amid expansion efforts
STMicroelectronics, while expanding production capacities in France and Italy, is also collaborating with Sanan Optoelectronics to establish a SiC fab in Chongqing, underscoring China's...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Thailand to build first SiC facility, with operation expected by 2027
Thailand is set to make a significant stride in the semiconductor industry with the establishment of its first silicon carbide (SiC) wafer factory, which is expected to begin operation...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
China automakers demand price cuts for SiC modules
China's automobile manufacturers are reportedly asking silicon carbide (SiC) module vendors to cut prices by as much as 30% amid growing supply, according to industry sources.
Monday 23 September 2024
Exclusive: Onsemi races ahead with 8-inch SiC tech, eyes 2x growth in 2024
Onsemi, a global leader in integrated device manufacturing (IDM) for the automotive and industrial sectors, is leveraging the accelerating new energy vehicle market to fuel its growth...
Monday 16 September 2024
India roundup: SEMICON India 2024 sets new benchmark in scale
India held SEMICON India 2024 from September 11-13. Tata Electronics shared progress on its wafer fab project, and NXP plans to double its investment in India.
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan SiC foundries to reshape global semiconductor industry
As more major Taiwan-based pure-play foundries enter the silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing sector, they may provide international integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) with leverage...
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