With a financial boost from the Japanese government, electronic giants ROHM and Toshiba are joining forces in the power semiconductor industry. Collaboratively, they plan to not only enhance production but also delve into the realm of research and development, aiming to expand the capacities for Sil...

During an earnings call in November 2023, Isao Matsumoto, President of ROHM Semiconductor, disclosed the company's plans to the production of 8-inch SiC substrates at its second plant in Miyazaki, Japan, starting in 2024. This is the first time ROHM will produce SiC substrates in Japan. Notably, ...

In recent developments, an industry source revealed that Coherent, a leading chip material supplier in the U.S. automotive industry, has piqued the interest of four major Japanese corporate groups with regards to its silicon carbide (SiC) business, with a transaction amount potentially reaching $5 b...

Last week, major power semiconductor manufacturer Infineon announced plans to invest up to 5 billion euros over the next five years to construct the world's largest 8-inch SiC power wafer factory in Kulim, Malaysia. This expansion will raise the total investment in the Kulim plant from 2 billion eur...

The global automotive industry is pouring billions of dollars into SiC semiconductors, hoping that they could be key to transforming vehicle power systems. This shift is rapidly changing the supply chain at all levels, from components to modules. In the previous piece "SiC vs. Silicon Debate: Wil...