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The global power SiC device market is forcasted to grow to about USD 9 billion by 2028, a 31% increase over 2022, according to the 2023 edition of Yole Intelligence's Power SiC Report. While automotive applications dominate the SiC market, other applications such industrial, energy, and rail are adding to its growth momentum.
Five companies control the SiC power market
January 09, 2024
The global power SiC device market is forcasted to grow to about USD 9 billion by 2028, a 31% increase over 2022, according to the 2023 edition of Yole Intelligence's Power SiC Report. While automotive applications dominate the SiC market, other applications such industrial, energy, and rail are adding to its growth momentum.
Fuji to invest $1.4bn in power semiconductor production
December 27, 2023
Fuji Electric is planning to almost double its annual spend on silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor production over the next three years.
Private-era Toshiba targets power management chip market
December 22, 2023
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba Corporation says it is boosting production of power chips as it enters its new life in private ownership.
Rohm and Toshiba team up to boost manufacturing
December 11, 2023
Japanese electronics companies Rohm and Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation are teaming up to boost Japan's supply of power devices.
Toshiba and Rohm to manufacture power management chips
December 08, 2023
The Japanese government says it will support this joint project between domestic companies with up to 120 billion yen (USD 830 million) in subsidies.
ROHM completes acquisition of new production site
November 07, 2023
Earlier in July, Japanese semiconductor manufacturer ROHM said that it would expand its production capacity of SiC power devices by taking over Solar Frontier's Kunitomi facility, a deal that is now completed.
ROHM opens new production building in Malaysia
October 17, 2023
ROHM-Wako Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (RWEM) in Malaysia has officially opened its new production building to strengthen its analog IC production capacity and manufacturing subsidiary.
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September 21, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI reports
Chipmaker Rohm to invest in fund that wants to buy Toshiba
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Japanese chip giant Rohm Semiconductor has revealed it will spend 100 billion yen (USD 722 million) to be part of Japan Industrial Partners' (JIP) bid for for Toshiba Corp.
ROHM to acquire Solar Frontier's Japanese plant
July 14, 2023
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer ROHM is aiming to expand its production capacity of silicon carbide (SiC) power devices by taking over Solar Frontier's Kunitomi facility.
The battle for SiC – the market landscape continues to change
June 29, 2023
With increased demand from booming markets such as EVs and renewable energy, the compound semiconductor business has been thriving in recent years. As businesses fight to cement their place in the sector, M&A activity has increased.
Vitesco and ROHM sign a long-term SiC supply partnership
June 19, 2023
Vitesco Technologies says it has secured strategically important capacities in energy-efficient SiC power semiconductors through a long-term supply partnership with ROHM – worth over USD 1 billion until 2030.
ROHM team up with BASiC Semiconductor in new partnership
December 06, 2022
ROHM Semiconductor and Shenzhen BASiC Semiconductor have entered into a strategic partnership agreement on SiC power devices for automotive applications.
Taiwanese GaN company recieves multi-million investment
September 15, 2022
Ancora Semiconductor has raised NTD 456 million from strategic investors. The funds are expected to accelerate the fabless design company's GaN development endeavors.
Rohm SiC MOSFETs qualified for automotive use
August 05, 2022
Rohm’s latest 4th generation of SiC MOSFETs has been fully qualified in Semikron’s eMPack modules for automotive use.
Market for automotive SiC power components to exceed $1billion
July 19, 2022
As more and more automakers begin to introduce SiC technology into electric drive systems, the market for vehicle SiC power components is forecast to reach US$1.07 billion in 2022 and will climb to US$3.94 billion by 2026, according to Trendforce research.
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New ranking from IC Insights shows some revenue gaps expanding between the largest microcontroller manufacturers.
Rohm opens a new Global Application Centre (GAC) in India
June 10, 2022
The designer and manufacturer of ICs, semiconductors, and other electronic components, has recently opened its latest Global Application Centre (GAC) in Bagmane Tech Park in India.
ROHM & Delta Electronics team up to develop GaN power devices
April 29, 2022
Global semiconductor supplier ROHM Semiconductor and power supply manufacturer Delta Electronics have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and mass-produce next-generation GaN (gallium nitride) power devices.
Rohm to increase capacity in Malaysia
March 14, 2022
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rohm is expanding its electronic components facility in Kelantan, Malaysia with a total investment of MYR 910 million (EUR 197 million).
Kyocera acquires ROHM's tantalum and polymer business
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Kyocera AVX has reached a final agreement with ROHM Semiconductor, which will transfer all of its tantalum and polymer capacitor manufacturing lines and relevant IP to Kyocera AVX as of August 5, 2022.
Rohm Semiconductor resumes operations in Tianjin
January 25, 2022
Due to the effects of COVID-19, Rohm's plant in Tianjin has been suspended since January 9. However, after receiving approval from the administrative authorities, it has partially resumed operations.
Rohm suspends Tianjin plant amid Covid-19 outbreak
January 13, 2022
Following the outbreak of the new coronavirus variant in Tianjin, China on January 9, restrictions on movement have been imposed, including the start of PCR testing for all citizens. As a result, Rohm has temporarily suspended its Tianjin plant since January 9.
Rohm to expand with new production facility in Malaysia
December 15, 2021
Rohm Co., LTD. and Rohm Wako Co., LTD. will build a new production facility at its manufacturing subsidiary in Malaysia, Rohm-Wako Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (RWEM) to increase production capacity of analog LSIs and transistors due to growing demands.
Global power management IC prices jump 10% in 2021
December 06, 2021
Due to material shortages caused by insufficient semiconductor supply, to date, power management IC (PMIC) prices remain on an upward trend, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
EV market continue to drive demand for 6” SiC wafers
December 02, 2021
Demand from the global automotive market for 6-inch SiC wafers is expected to reach 1.69 million units in 2025 thanks to the rising penetration rate of EVs and the trend towards high-voltage 800V EV architecture, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Zhenghai Group and Rohm set up SiC power module JV
October 25, 2021
Zhenghai Group and Rohm have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company in the power module business.
GaN power devices market to growth at 78% CAGR through 2025
September 13, 2021
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ROHM and Geely signs strategic partnership agreement
September 08, 2021
The global semiconductor manufacturer ROHM has entered into a strategic partnership with Geely Automobile Group Co., Ltd. to develop advanced technologies in the automotive field.
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