Please note that this article cites information from Nikkei, Bloomberg, and Nikkei Xtech. Japan’s power semiconductor industry may be moving toward a major consolidation. According to Nikkei, sources say Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, and Toshiba are preparing to enter talks to combine their power...

Recently, ROHM announced that it will integrate its own R&D and manufacturing expertise in gallium nitride (GaN) power devices with the process technologies of long-term partner TSMC. The company plans to establish a dedicated production system at its Hamamatsu facility by 2027 to meet surging d...

According to TechNews, citing Nikkei, Japan has long held a leading position in power semiconductors, but the swift rise of Chinese newcomers is now posing a serious challenge. The report notes that Japan’s slow progress in industry consolidation and strategic coordination is a key factor limiting...

According to a report from TechNews, citing Nikkei, chip demand outside of AI applications remains sluggish. As of April, only three of the seven semiconductor plants built or acquired in Japan during fiscal years 2023 and 2024 have begun mass production. The report notes that Japan’s semicondu...

To revitalize its domestic semiconductor chip industry, Japan has launched several measures in recent years, including financial subsidies. According to Japanese media reports, many Japanese companies will invest JPY 5 trillion (Around USD 30.96 billion) to develop the semiconductor business. Nik...