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Tuesday 7 March 2023
SiC to still play significant role in EVs
Demand for silicon carbide (SiC) from the EV industry will remain significant despite Tesla's potential cuts in use of the material, according to an academic source.
Monday 6 March 2023
Will Tesla backtrack on plans to sharply cut SiC demand for future EVs?
Tesla's recent announcement that its next-generation EVs will reduce demand for SiC components by 75% has sent shockwaves through the global SiC supply chain, inspiring Taiwan-based...
Monday 6 March 2023
TSMC, VIS, UMC poised to gain from rising GaN penetration for EVs
Third-generation compound semiconductor market conditions are expected to change in the wake of Tesla announcing a 75% cut in the use of SiC components for its next-generation EV...
Monday 6 March 2023
Tesla's SiC goal fuels discussions of GaN takeover and IGBT revival
With Tesla's recent announcement to cut the use of silicon carbide (SiC) by 75%, some see it as an opportunity for gallium nitride (GaN) to boost its presence in vehicle power electronics...
Friday 3 March 2023
With Tesla rumored to cut 75% of SiC demand, Taiwan's power semiconductor sector offers their analysis
EV leader Tesla emphasized in its 2023 "Investor Day" that its next car model will aim to reduce assembly costs by 50%. It was also implied that Tesla will reduce around 75% of its...
Friday 3 March 2023
Toshiba on track to expand capacity for automotive power chips
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage recently has disclosed plans to set up new production lines for automotive power semiconductors at its existing Himeji semiconductor manufacturing...
Thursday 2 March 2023
More makers in China, Taiwan building presence in SiC sector
China-based carmakers and solar cell suppliers are aggressively foraying into the silicone carbide (SiC) segment in line with the semiconductor self-sufficiency goal set by the government,...
Thursday 2 March 2023
Taiwan startup ready for 6-inch SiC crystal growth
HKT Technology is ready to enter 6-inch SiC crystal growth production and is eyeing expansion to 8-inch SiC crystal growth in the future, according to the company.
Wednesday 22 February 2023
Microchip to invest US$880 million to expand SiC and Si capacity in Colorado
Microchip Technology has announced plans to invest US$880 million over the next several years to increase its silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon (Si) production capacity at its Colorado...
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Diamond-based power semiconductors may be available in 2030
Diamond-based power semiconductors are likely to hit the market as early as 2030 thanks to new development achievements in Japan in the past two years, although it is believed that...
Friday 10 February 2023
EV Impact: on China's carmakers
There are four types of players in EV race: Chinese automakers, traditional car brands, emerging auto companies and big techs. Let's explore the business strategies, market trends,...
Friday 10 February 2023
Smaller Chinese SiC suppliers face a tough year in 2023
Smaller SiC materials suppliers in China will find it harder to purchase related manufacturing equipment in tight supply.
Friday 10 February 2023
Japanese SiC equipment makers are cautious to big orders from new clients. Why?
International vendors of SiC manufacturing equipment have seen their delivery lead times extended to 1.5-2 years due to supply falling short of demand, driving impressive financial...
Tuesday 7 February 2023
IDMs keen to launch SiC power chips and modules for EVs
As SIC power chips are increasingly applied to EV inverters, many IDMs are not only expanding production capacity but also keenly launching products and solutions to meet robust market...
Tuesday 7 February 2023
China SiC semiconductor companies see losses in 2022
Several Chinese firms involved in the domestic silicon carbide (SiC) industry supply chain have warned of net losses in 2022.