onsemi to acquire Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal June 26, 2026 Building on onsemi’s expertise in automotive, industrial and AI data center, the combined platform is intended to position onsemi at the center of Physical AI.
Onsemi reportedly plans up to 300 job cuts at Czech facility June 09, 2026 US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi is reportedly planning to cut between 200 and 300 jobs at its plant in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm in the Czech Republic, according to Czech media outlet e15. The cuts follow an earlier round of approximately 170 layoffs at the same facility in 2025.
onsemi to develop next-gen GaN power devices with GF January 02, 2026 onsemi will pair its silicon drivers, controllers and thermally enhanced packages with GlobalFoundries’ 650V GaN technology platform to deliver optimized gallium nitride (GaN) devices with higher power density and efficiency.
onsemi, Innoscience to accelerate rollout of GaN power devices December 05, 2025 The collaboration brings together onsemi’s expertise in integrated systems and packaging with Innoscience’s GaN technology and high-volume manufacturing to enable delivery of GaN products for industrial, automotive, telecom infrastructure, consumer and AI data center markets.
Global semiconductor market tops $200 billion in Q3 2025 December 04, 2025 The global semiconductor market reached USD 208 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time the quarterly market has surpassed USD 200 billion, according to WSTS data cited by Semiconductor Intelligence.
EU Commission approves €450M Czech aid for Onsemi plant November 25, 2025 The European Commission has approved a EUR 450 million Czech state aid package to support US chipmaker Onsemi in building an integrated semiconductor manufacturing facility in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
onsemi completes acquisition of Vcore Power Technology November 04, 2025 onsemi has completed the acquisition of rights to Vcore power technologies, including associated IP licenses, from Aura Semiconductor.
onsemi unveils vertical GaN power semiconductors October 31, 2025 US semiconductor company onsemi’s vGaN technology is designed to handle high voltages in a monolithic die — 1,200 volts and beyond — switching high currents at high frequency with superior efficiency.
onsemi to acquire Aura Semiconductor’s Vcore power technologies September 24, 2025 onsemi has entered into an agreement with Aura Semiconductor to acquire rights to its Vcore power technologies, including associated IP licenses. This deal aims to enhance onsemi’s power management portfolio and roadmap, accelerating its goal to address the complete power tree in AI data centre applications.
LA Semiconductor puts Idaho wafer fab up for sale September 18, 2025 US-based LA Semiconductor has launched the sale process for its wafer fabrication facility in Pocatello, Idaho, engaging Macquarie Group to oversee the transaction.
onsemi to set up research centre for wide bandgap materials August 07, 2025 onsemi plans to invest USD 8 million with Stony Brook University to establish a wide band gap research centre that will advance innovation in power semiconductors and foster the next generation of professionals in this field.
$20M semiconductor research facility coming to Stony Brook University July 28, 2025 As a result of the partnership, onsemi will invest USD 8 million to support the center’s operations, while Stony Brook University will invest USD 10 million in renovations and equipment. Empire State Development will support the new facility through a capital grant of up to USD 2 million.
Allegro responds to onsemi’s withdrawal: “proposal was inadequate” April 16, 2025 Allegro MicroSystems has broken its silence following onsemi’s decision to withdraw its unsolicited acquisition proposal, calling the offer "inadequate" and further stating that Allegro is uniquely positioned to address the mega-trends of electrification and autonomy.
Czech semiconductor centre launches in Brno April 16, 2025 Another step toward Europe's semiconductor independence has been taken with the launch of the Czech Semiconductor Centre (CSC) in Brno. The centre will focus on supporting innovation, prototyping, and the growth of European fabless companies.
onsemi drops bid for Allegro MicroSystems April 15, 2025 onsemi says it has withdraws its proposal, and thus terminated its efforts to acquire Allegro MicroSystems for USD 35.10 per share.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025 March 18, 2025 The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
Allegro rejects onsemi's offer, calls It 'inadequate' March 06, 2025 Allegro MicroSystems has confirmed receiving an unsolicited acquisition proposal from onsemi, offering USD 35.10 per share in cash. However, after reviewing the proposal, in consultation with independent financial and legal advisors, Allegro’s board of directors has deemed the offer inadequate.
onsemi launches $6.9 billion bid for Allegro MicroSystems March 06, 2025 onsemi has disclosed a proposal to acquire Allegro MicroSystems for USD 35.10 per share in cash, an offer that implies a total enterprise valuation for Allegro of USD 6.9 billion.
Vietnam approves $500 million for semiconductor plant March 05, 2025 The new plant will focus on the production of small-scale, high-tech chips to support domestic industries and national security, reducing Vietnam’s reliance on global supply chains.
onsemi to cut 2,400 jobs in global restructuring February 26, 2025 On February 24, 2025, onsemi initiated a major global restructuring plan that will impact all business units, including its worldwide manufacturing operations.
onsemi completes acquisition of Qorvo's SiC JFET business January 15, 2025 onsemi has completed its acquisition of the Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor (SiC JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for USD 115 million in cash.
Denso and onsemi to boost self-driving tech December 18, 2024 Denso Corporation and onsemi are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.
onsemi to acquire Qorvo's SiC JFET business December 11, 2024 onsemi has entered into an agreement to acquire the Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor (SiC JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for USD 115 million in cash.
Entegris inks supply deal with onsemi August 07, 2024 Entegris, a supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industries, has entered into a long-term supply agreement with onsemi.
onsemi signs multi-year deal with Volkswagen July 24, 2024 US chip maker onsemi has become the primary supplier of a complete silicon carbide-based power box solution for Volkswagen Group.
Onsemi reveals next-gen silicon carbide platform July 22, 2024 US chip maker Onsemi has unveiled a new SiC platform that it claims can reduce conduction losses by 30% and switch-off losses by up to 50%.
onsemi acquires SWIR Vision Systems July 03, 2024 onsemi has completed the acquisition of SWIR Vision Systems, a provider of CQD (colloidal quantum-dot-based) short wavelength infrared (SWIR) technology.
ST maintains top spot in revenue ranking for SiC power devices June 26, 2024 According to TrendForce, the SiC power devices market continued to display strong growth in 2023, driven by the use of BEVs. Roughly 91.9% of total revenue came from the top five suppliers; ST led the pack with a 32.6% market share, while Onsemi jumped from fourth place in 2022 to second place.
Wolfspeed delays Germany site build to mid-2025 June 20, 2024 The slowdown in demand for EVs strikes again, with US-based SiC specialist Wolfspeed postponing – but not cancelling – the construction of its Saarland facility.
onsemi announces $2bn SiC facility in the Czech Republic June 20, 2024 US chip maker onsemi says the planned expansion will produce power semiconductors designed to improve the energy efficiency of applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy and AI data centres.
Onsemi to cut global workforce by 1,000 June 17, 2024 Multiple reports say the US chip maker is taking action to streamline its operations in response to a slowdown in demand for EVs.
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