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Bosch Opens $1.2B Wafer Fab in Germany

Bosch Opens $1.2B Wafer Fab in Germany

The German tech giant opened a new $1.2 billion wafer fab to expand its automotive chip production capacity.


News Jun 22, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Hitachi Opens New Semiconductor Facility in Oregon

Hitachi Opens New Semiconductor Facility in Oregon

Hitachi’s High-Tech subsidiary is building a new semiconductor engineering facility in Oregon, expecting growth across EV, autonomous driving,…


News Jun 20, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
EPC Takes on APEC with an Array of GaN Devices and Sessions

EPC Takes on APEC with an Array of GaN Devices and Sessions

EPC’s CEO and Co-Founder Alex Lidow talks about GaN's biggest application areas and how GaN is in it for the long haul.


News Jun 20, 2021 by Hailey Stewart
Scientists Have Developed a Non-toxic, Visible-light Absorbing Semiconductor Material

Scientists Have Developed a Non-toxic, Visible-light Absorbing Semiconductor Material

A group of scientists from Japan recently published a study on the development of a supposedly cheaper and non-toxic narrow-gap semiconductor…


News Jun 15, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology Chosen by Automotive Supplier for GaN-Powered Electronic Device Development

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology Chosen by Automotive Supplier for GaN-Powered Electronic Device Development

A German semiconductor manufacturer selects Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology’s PlasmaPro 100 ALE solution for creating gallium nitride-based…


News Jun 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Leading semiconductor manufacturers and tech giants are pressuring lawmakers to spend $50 billion on the CHIPS for America Act.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor, a GaN power IC provider, is set to go public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal valued at over $1 billion.


News May 20, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon concluded a supply contract with Japanese wafer manufacturer Showa Denko, which offers high-demand silicon carbide (SiC) material.


News May 19, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

Silicon wafer manufacturer UniversityWafer has announced plans to build a system capable of producing power wideband semiconductor materials in low…


Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), SweGaN AB, and the University of Bristol are partnering to design and manufacture new spaceborne devices.


Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon’s Virtual Power Conference, held May 4–6, will feature live expert panels and product demos showcasing the company’s latest energy…


News Apr 28, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Researchers Explore Carbon Impurities in Gallium Nitride Semiconductors

Researchers Explore Carbon Impurities in Gallium Nitride Semiconductors

Scientists from the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) have conducted innovative research about the role of impurities in Gallium Nitride…


Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia teams up with China’s United Automotive Electronic Systems Co. on a new program to develop GaN-based…


News Apr 24, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

This year, Key Foundry’s newly developed Gen3 0.18-micron BCD process and its Gen2 0.13 micron embedded flash process will be used for mass…


News Apr 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab receive government funds to help lead the UK toward net-zero carbon emission goals and clean up technology…


News Apr 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Cambridge GaN Devices Receives $9.5 Million in Series A Funding

Cambridge GaN Devices Receives $9.5 Million in Series A Funding

Cambridge GaN Devices receive substantial funding to expand its GaN-based product portfolio and double its staff.


News Mar 04, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Renesas Agrees to Buy Power Management Company Dialog Semiconductor

Renesas Agrees to Buy Power Management Company Dialog Semiconductor

Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas is acquiring U.K.-based integrated circuit provider Dialog Semiconductor for nearly $6 billion.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
JST PRESTO Researcher Develops GaN-based Mems Resonator

JST PRESTO Researcher Develops GaN-based Mems Resonator

A team of researchers led by researcher Liwen Sang has developed a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator capable of stable operation in…


High Flux Titanium Series (GT Grade)

High Flux Titanium Series (GT Grade)

This article highlights Chang Sung Corporation upgraded High Flux Core called HIGH FLUX TITANIUM Series (GT Grade) that is specialized in server…


The Global Semiconductor Alliance Grants Vicor with Award

The Global Semiconductor Alliance Grants Vicor with Award

From a list of three nominees, the Global Semiconductor Alliance announced Vicor as the 2020 GSA Award for Analyst Favorite Semiconductor Company.


News Jan 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida