Nexperia, KOSTAL partner to produce wide bandgap devices
November 06, 2024
Dutch-headquartered Nexperia will supply, develop and manufacture WBG power electronics devices which will be designed-in and validated by automotive supplier KOSTAL.
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Nexperia boost production with Essemtec Fox MFC from Altus
August 06, 2024
Altus Group says that it has successfully implemented the Essemtec Fox MFC Pick and Place system at Nexperia's Stockport facility.
Nexperia to Invest $200 Million in Germany
June 27, 2024
Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia plans to invest USD 200 million (roughly EUR 184 million) to develop the next generation of wide bandgap semiconductors (WBG) such as SiC and GaN, and to establish production infrastructure at its site in Hamburg, Germany.
Vishay selects Aixtron SiC multiwafer batch technology
April 23, 2024
Aixtron's G10-SiC epitaxy production platform has been chosen by Vishay Intertechnology, to empower the company’s in-house SiC epitaxy needs for power device manufacturing.
IT breach at Nexperia
April 16, 2024
Nexperia says that it has become aware that an unauthorised third party accessed certain of its IT servers in March 2024.
Vishay acquires Nexperia’s Newport Wafer Fab for $177m
March 06, 2024
Vishay Intertechnology has completed the acquisition of Nexperia’s wafer fabrication facility and operations located in Newport, South Wales, UK for approximately USD 177 million.
UK government approves Vishay's Newport Wafer Fab purchase
March 04, 2024
Vishay Intertechnology's acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab has been cleared by the UK government, ending years of uncertainty over the UK's largest fab.
350+ new Chinese semiconductor industry projects in 2023
February 01, 2024
In a time where we're seeing more and more investments being made to secure technological sovereignty concerning semiconductors – both in terms of innovation and manufacturing – China is making a push strategically fortify itself.
Mitsubishi Electric and Nexperia to develop SiC power semiconductors
November 13, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric says that it will enter into a strategic partnership with Nexperia B.V. to jointly develop silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the power electronics market.
Vishay to acquire Nexperia’s Newport Wafer Fab
November 08, 2023
There have been many twists and turns in the story of the Newport Wafer Fab, and as we move into the next year another major development for the fab will take place. Vishay Intertechnology has entered into an agreement to acquire the fab from Nexperia.
Nexperia partners with Kyocera AVX Salzburg
October 06, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has entered into a partnership with Kyocera AVX Components (Salzburg) GmbH, to jointly produce a new 650 V silicon carbide rectifier module for power applications
100 jobs at risk at Newport Wafer Fab
September 11, 2023
In late 2022 the UK government ordered Nexperia to divest 86% of its semiconductor wafer fab in South Wales, known as Newport Wafer Fab (NWF). Approximately 100 jobs at the UK's largest chip fab are now at risk.
Nexperia engages ATREG regarding its 200mm fab in Newport
April 21, 2023
ATREG, a company specialising in helping advanced technology companies divest and acquire infrastructure-rich manufacturing assets, says that its been contacted by Nexperia regarding its Newport wafer fab in Wales, UK.
Nexperia responds to news that its chips have been found in Russian military equipment
March 16, 2023
News has circulated that Nexperia chips have been found in Russian military equipment. Nexperia says that it has never been involved in projects of military nature and that it has no intention of doing so in the future.
Nexperia expands cleanroom space in Germany
March 13, 2023
Caverion has recently handed over an ISO4-certified cleanroom to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia Germany GmbH for its Hamburg production facility.
Ultrafast 650 V Recovery Rectifiers for automotive and industrial applications
December 30, 2022
Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, today announced the expansion of its portfolio of Clip-bonded FlatPower (CFP) packaged diodes for industrial and automotive applications.
10 events that defined the industry in 2022
December 28, 2022
2022 has been, just like the years before it, a special year. Supply chain issues, geopolitical tension and the resurgence of the pandemic has kept the industry on its toes.
Nexperia ordered to divest almost all of Newport Wafer Fab
November 17, 2022
The UK government has ordered Nexperia to divest 86% of its semiconductor wafer factory in South Wales, known as Newport Wafer Fab (NWF).
Nexperia acquires Nowi
November 14, 2022
Nexperia invests in sustainable alternatives to batteries via the acquisition of Netherlands-based Nowi. The acquisition broadens Nexperia's portfolio of power management products to include energy harvesting solutions.
Global 200mm semiconductor fab capacity to surge 20%
October 19, 2022
The global 200mm fab capacity is estimated to increase by 20% from 2021 through 2025 as semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are adding 13 new lines – bringing the industry to a record high of more than 7 million wafers per month.
Domestic investors preparing an offer for Newport Wafer Fab
September 14, 2022
Nexperia’s acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab has been heavily criticised and even called in for a full national security assessment. Now a group of British chip executives are preparing an offer for the Newport Wafer Fab if Nexperias takeover is blocked.
Final decision on Newport Wafer Fab delayed
July 07, 2022
It's has been over a month since the acquisition by Nexperia of Newport Wafer Fab was called-in for a full national security assessment. Now business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is reportedly seeking more time before a decision can be made on the takeover.
Newport Wafer Fab deal called-in for national security assessment
June 13, 2022
The acquisition of the UK’s UK's biggest chip plant – Newport Wafer Fab – has been called in for a full national security assessment.
Nexperia and Kyocera to develop GaN automotive power modules
May 23, 2022
Nexperia and Kyocera AVX Components (Salzburg) GmbH, have entered into a partnership with a focus on power components – the companies aims to jointly developing GaN applications for electric vehicles.
Nexperia officially opens its first R&D facility in the US
March 25, 2022
Nexperia has officially launched its new design center in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas design center is the company's first research and development facility in North America and will focus on the development of analog signal conversion and power management ICs.
Nexperia turns five – plans new investments
February 10, 2022
Nexperia is celebrating five years as an independent entity. Moving forward, Nexperia says it is aggressively targeting an increased market share by seizing on new opportunities as they emerge.
Nexperia to ramp up chip production with new fab in Malaysia
December 10, 2021
Nexperia's subsidiary, Nexperia Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., will expand its presence in Malaysia with the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Nexperia uses Aixtron equipment as it enters the SiC market
December 03, 2021
Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, is using Aixtron's production technology to enter the high performance SiC device market.
Sourceability ink distribution deal with Nexperia
July 13, 2021
Electronic component e-commerce marketplace, Sourcengine, says that it is making components from semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia available worldwide.
ITEC emerges as independent semiconductor equipment manufacturer
July 07, 2021
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ITEC, which was founded in 1991 by Philips (now Nexperia), has announced its launch as a separate independent entity. ITEC will however remain part of the Nexperia group.
Nexperia now hold 100% ownership of Newport Wafer Fab
July 06, 2021
Nexperia has completed the transaction to acquire Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), which will contribute to the company’s growth ambitions and investments to boost global production capacity. With the acquisition, Nexperia obtains 100% ownership of the Welsh semiconductor production facility.
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