Tesla's disclosure of intention to reduce use of SiC in its electric vehicles (EV) by 75% has sent shock waves across the supply chain, with many companies assessing all possible...
Samsung Electronics reportedly will directly migrate to 8-inch process for third-generation semiconductors SiC and GaN devices now under development by its power...
The outlook for third-generation semiconductor demand remains positive, according to GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu, who was speaking in the wake of Tesla's intention to slash...
The shortages of automotive chips have been improving since the fourth quarter of 2022, while Tesla's plan to significantly cut its SiC consumption is unlikely to undermine the SiC...
The global shortage of industrial and automotive IGBTs is being exacerbated as Tesla is likely to use more insulated IGBTs in its future EVs under its 75% SiC cut plan. This paves...
Japan-based Resonac, formerly Showa Denko, kicked off volume production of its new-generation 6-inch SiC epi-wafers on March 1, aiming to serve the needs of EVs and other high-end...
The application benefits are getting clear for third-generation compound semiconductor GaN (gallium nitride) as it is increasingly adopted for charging piles, in-vehicle DC-DC power...
Silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers is constructing a new 300mm (12-inch) silicon wafer plant in Sherman, Texas, and expects it to be ready for volume production in the first quarter...
Taisic Materials, a Foxconn Technology affiliate that has newly developed Taiwan's first homegrown 8-inch SiC wafer, will create an SiC wafer platform to break through SiC growth...
Taisic Materials, with Foxconn being one of its major shareholders, has developed Taiwan's first homegrown 8-inch SiC wafer, with trial production kicking off.
Tesla's decision to significantly reduce SiC components in EVs has already shaken the Chinese capital market's confidence in the development of the country's SiC semiconductor industry,...
Though taken aback by Tesla announcing a 75% cut in SiC demand for its future vehicles, China's SiC substrate suppliers including SICC and Tony Electronic have indicated their production...
Taiwan-based leadframe suppliers including Chang Wah Technology (CWTC), Jih Lin Technology and Shuen Der Industry (SDI) are seen as beneficiaries as more IDMs offer automotive silicon...
US-based semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi announced on March 6 a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) with BMW AG (BMW) for onsemi's EliteSiC technology in the German premium car manufacturer's...
Tesla's recent announcement to cut the use of silicon carbide (SiC) by 75% has garnered much attention for the wide bandgap semiconductor. Though Tesla's pioneering application of...
