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Showa Denko Enters into Supply Agreements with ROHM and Toshiba

Showa Denko Enters into Supply Agreements with ROHM and Toshiba

Japanese silicon-carbide wafer provider Showa Denko recently signed a pair of long-term supply agreements with ROHM and Toshiba.


News Oct 14, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Pre-Switch Moves to New Location, Implements Plans for Future Technology

Pre-Switch Moves to New Location, Implements Plans for Future Technology

Pre-Switch expands its operations with its new headquarters in San Jose and plans to accelerate the application of its AI-based technology to areas…


News Oct 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems announces its entry into a collaboration with EPowerlabs to deliver up a new converter, DDC48-1K, for use in mobility applications.


News Oct 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
GaN Systems and BMW Group Enter New Semiconductor Capacity Agreement

GaN Systems and BMW Group Enter New Semiconductor Capacity Agreement

The collaboration will see GaN Systems supply BMW Group with high-performance, automotive-grade GaN power transistors.


VIsIC Technologies Raise Funds for GaN-based Automotive Applications

VIsIC Technologies Raise Funds for GaN-based Automotive Applications

ViSIC Technologies received $35 million in funding to expand its GaN-based product range for automotive applications.


News Sep 20, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Nexperia’s Power Live Conference Begins This Week

Nexperia’s Power Live Conference Begins This Week

Nexperia announces the commencement of its virtual, power electronics-focused Power Live conference.


News Sep 19, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Transphorm Acquires AFSW GaN Wafer Fab in Japan

Transphorm Acquires AFSW GaN Wafer Fab in Japan

California semiconductor manufacturer Transphorm closed its acquisition of the high-volume AFSW wafer fab in Japan.


News Sep 17, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
onsemi Acquires GT Advanced Technologies for $415M

onsemi Acquires GT Advanced Technologies for $415M

Onsemi is acquiring SiC materials provider GT Advanced Technologies to meet increased demand in the EV and infrastructure markets.


News Sep 09, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
The FlaMe Project Looks to Target More Efficient Production of Power Modules

The FlaMe Project Looks to Target More Efficient Production of Power Modules

The Fraunhofer Institute of Silicon Technology (ISIT) in Germany has recently announced a new research project for designing and implementing…


Cree and STMicroelectronics Update, Expand Their SiC Wafer Supply Deal

Cree and STMicroelectronics Update, Expand Their SiC Wafer Supply Deal

Cree and STMicroelectronics are expanding their supply agreement to manage higher production volumes.


News Sep 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
ON Semiconductor Rebrands and Sets Sights on New Sustainability Efforts

ON Semiconductor Rebrands and Sets Sights on New Sustainability Efforts

Changing its name to onsemi, Arizona-based power giant ON Semiconductor announced plans to expand its reach in the industrial and automotive…


News Aug 17, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Foxconn Purchases Fab to Produce Silicon Carbide Wafer Chips

Foxconn Purchases Fab to Produce Silicon Carbide Wafer Chips

Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, has signed a six-inch wafer fab transaction with non-volatile memory (NVM) manufacturer Macronix.


GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems is teaming up with precision motor control startup FTEX to deliver GaN-based motor drives for e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP Semiconductors has integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology into its 5G multi-chip module platform.


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
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
The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Si2 Compact Model Coalition (CMC) has announced it will fund and help institute the standardization of a SPICE model for silicon carbide MOSFETs.


News Jun 04, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (Fraunhofer IZM) in Berlin has announced a new project aimed at increasing the range…


What to Expect at APEC 2021

What to Expect at APEC 2021

APEC 2021 will be held virtually over four days in June. Here’s a preview of the popular annual power industry conference.


News May 27, 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