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Tuesday 14 March 2023
Foxconn affiliate Taisic develops 8-inch SiC wafer
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.
Thursday 9 March 2023
Tesla slashing SiC use in EVs undermining Chinese makers' ambition
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,...
Wednesday 8 March 2023
China supply chain players see little impact of Tesla SiC cut
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...
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Taiwan leadframe suppliers see promising demand for automotive SiC devices
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...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Onsemi will supply SiC to BMW in long-term agreement
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...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Suppliers see SiC opportunity in aerospace despite setback following Tesla announcement
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...
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...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research