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Monday 20 January 2025
Rohm Semiconductor to replace president amid first projected loss since 2012
Rohm Semiconductor, a leading Japanese electronics company, is poised to incur a consolidated net loss of JPY6 billion (US$39 million) for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 - March 2025),...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Indichip Semiconductors and Japan's Yitoa to build SiC fab in southern India
Indichip Semiconductors Ltd, in collaboration with Japan's Yitoa Micro Technology, is set to make a significant leap in India's electronics sector by establishing the nation's first...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
China SiC makers hit by quality concerns amid 301 probe
Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturers are facing mounting pressures as quality issues and a looming US trade investigation threaten their market position. Despite...
Monday 13 January 2025
US sanctions accelerate Chinese progress in military-grade SiC
The historical separation of Silicon carbide (SiC) material supply chains between the US and China in the military sector has been completed for years, particularly in applications...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Taisic Materials navigates SiC oversupply by focusing on larger eight-inch wafers, eyeing growth in US and Japan
In 2024, the silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor industry faces challenges as increased crystal growth production capacity in China results in oversupply and significant price drops,...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Tainergy dogged by competition from Chinese supply chain
Solar cell maker Tainergy Tech has failed to fend off competition from Chinese makers despite its diversification to SiC manufacturing.
Friday 3 January 2025
China's SiC growth prompts US security measure as global IDMs diversify
The US Department of Commerce has launched a Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductors, particularly Silicon Carbide (SiC), highlighting growing concerns over technological...
Thursday 2 January 2025
US targets China's SiC edge in Section 301 probe
Near the year-end of 2024, the US government launched a Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductor sector, with a new focus on third-generation materials like silicon carbide...
Friday 27 December 2024
Traditional Chinese firms foray into semiconductors
China has seen some eyebrow-raising investments in its semiconductor industry by traditional firms amid tightening US trade sanctions.
Friday 27 December 2024
China SiC capacity expansions continue despite mounting supply-chain losses
A prominent Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturer has filed for bankruptcy amid intense market competition, yet numerous competitors continue expanding production capacity despite...
Friday 27 December 2024
China leads SiC patent surge, but global impact remains limited
The electric vehicle boom has accelerated Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology development, with Chinese firms emerging as significant contributors. A report from French research firm...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan foundries well-positioned to counter Chinese pricing pressure in mature nodes
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries have implemented various strategies to counter China's competitive pricing in mature process nodes, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Is US banning Chinese SiC components to save Wolfspeed?
The US has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's mature manufacturing processes, specifically targeting silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
China's top IDMs face headwinds amid SiC sector uncertainty
China's leading power semiconductor IDMs are making headlines as industry pressures mount: Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics has postponed two major projects, while Beijing Century...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China's SiC expansion reshapes global supply chain
The year 2024 marks a pivotal shift in the silicon carbide (SiC) industry, as unprecedented production increases by Chinese manufacturers transform the global supply chain. This critical...