Elmos secures additional wafer capacity in Dortmund
While the importance of semiconductors in vehicles continues to grow structurally, demand for wafer manufacturing capacity for high-voltage technologies is rising sharply. With the extended supply agreement, Elmos aims to address these developments at an early stage.
Elmos Semiconductor, a manufacturer of mixed-signal semiconductors for the automotive industry, has extended the supply agreement for the Dortmund wafer fab and will have access to significantly increased capacity at the fab until at least 2028, enabling the company to secure additional wafer capacity in the current allocation environment.
“Extending our supply agreement for the fab in Dortmund is a highly attractive solution for Elmos. We are securing additional wafer capacity and further strengthening the reliability of our supply,” said Dr. Arne Schneider, CEO of Elmos Semiconductor SE. “Against the backdrop of strong global demand for semiconductor manufacturing capacity, this represents an important strategic advantage for us.”
While the importance of semiconductors in vehicles continues to grow structurally, demand for wafer manufacturing capacity for high-voltage technologies is rising sharply, driven by the continued expansion of data centers and AI infrastructure. With the extended supply agreement, Elmos aims to address these developments at an early stage. The company is increasing its available wafer capacity and further strengthening the resilience of its supply chain, Elmos said.
The additional capacity from the Dortmund fab complements Elmos’ agreements with its foundry partners. The company is thus consistently pursuing its fabless strategy, combining access to the advanced manufacturing technologies of its foundry partners with greater availability of established manufacturing capacity in Dortmund, the company said.
