According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, slowing growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market—coupled with a supply glut driven by increased production from Chinese manufacturers—has led to falling prices and reportedly prompted Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics to abandon...

As US-based silicon carbide (SiC) giant Wolfspeed reportedly teeters on the brink of bankruptcy amid fierce competition from fast-rising Chinese rivals, China’s largest silicon carbide wafer plant has officially launched production in Wuhan, aiming to supply 30% of the country’s domestic output,...

According to Japanese media outlet Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, U.S.-based silicon carbide wafer producer Wolfspeed is reportedly moving toward filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This development is prompting Japanese firms—including Renesas Electronics, which holds a 10-year supply agreement ...

Once a rising star alongside AI chips, power semiconductors are now feeling the heat from a sluggish EV market. According to ijiwei, citing Nikkei, major players are slashing jobs and pushing back investments, with layoffs topping 8,800. Power semiconductors, vital for EV range and home appliance...

On February 27, the SiC (silicon carbide) wafer manufacturing joint venture between Sanan Optoelectronics and STMicroelectronics in Chongqing, officially commenced production. Subsequently, the official WeChat account of "STMicroelectronics China" confirmed the news, stating that this milestone m...