Soitec kicks off European Indium Phosphide project
September 11, 2024
A European research and industry consortium led by Soitec has begun work to develop a future generation of high-frequency semiconductors based on Indium Phosphide (InP).
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Singapore woos wafer fabs with real estate offer
July 22, 2024
A Singaporean government agency has announced an 11% increase in land allocated for wafer manufacturing in an attempt attract more inward investment.
X-Fab and Soitec team up to offer SmartSiC at Lubbock plant
May 27, 2024
Pure-play foundry X-Fab and Soitec will begin work to offer Soitec’s SmartSiC wafers for the production of silicon carbide power devices at X-Fab's plant in Lubbock, Texas.
Soitec CEO: we could build a US facility
April 15, 2024
French semiconductor materials company Soitec is weighing up the benefits of constructing a factory in the US in a bid to be near to its key customers.
What is the future for SiC in Europe?
February 29, 2024
To understand the – potential – future, we first must look at the present and the ongoing movement. Therefore, Evertiq invited Yole Group as a keynote speaker during its inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France dig deeper into the market, investments and competitive landscape of SiC.
Soitec blames inventory issues for 13% 4Q revenue fall
February 08, 2024
French semiconductor materials provider Soitec has announced a fall in revenue for 4Q 2023, with sales down by 13% to EUR 240m.
Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis is just around the corner
February 07, 2024
Time is drawing close for Evertiq's first-ever Expo on the French Riviera. Evertiq has paid close attention to the ongoing developments in the market and the world at large and organised a program that reflects just that.
SiC and its impact on Europe
December 11, 2023
There is no denying that SiC will play a pivotal role in the semiconductor landscape in the future and the power device market specifically.
Soitec opens new SiC dedicated plant
October 03, 2023
French semiconductor materials provider Soitec has officially inaugurated its new plant in Bernin, near Grenoble. The launch of the new plant is a key step in Soitec’s plan, targeting a threefold increase in addressable markets by 2030.
Soitec reports 1Q revenues down 23% year-on-year
July 27, 2023
France's semiconductor materials provider Soitec has revealed consolidated revenue of EUR 157 million for the first quarter of FY24. That's 23% down on 1Q FY23.
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.
SiC power device market will surpass $2.2 billion in 2023
March 09, 2023
The market for third-generation (compound) semiconductors encompasses products based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). In particular, SiC products account for about 80% of the total market value.
Soitec kickstarts expansion of its Singapore wafer fab
December 09, 2022
The fab extension will enable Soitec to double the annual production at its Pasir Ris site, in Singapore, to around two million 300mm SOI (Silicon-on-Insulators) wafers
STMicro and Soitec cooperate on SiC substrate manufacturing technology
December 01, 2022
STMicroelectronics and Soitec announce the next stage of their cooperation on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates, with the qualification of Soitec’s SiC substrate technology by ST planned over the next 18 months.
Soitec: "We recorded our highest first quarter ever"
July 27, 2022
Semiconductor materials specialist Soitec reported consolidated revenue of EUR 203 million for the first quarter of FY’23, up 12% compared with EUR 180 million during the first quarter of FY’22.
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.
Soitec invests in inspection technology from KLA
July 18, 2022
Soitec has selected KLA Corporation to enable "high yield manufacturing" of Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices for the automotive industry.
Soitec reports record revenues for 2022
June 13, 2022
The French designer and manufacturer of semiconductor materials report that its revenue for the full fiscal year of 2022 reached a new all-time record of EUR 863 million.
Soitec to expand its manufacturing footprint in France
March 11, 2022
Soitec is looking to expand its manufacturing footprint in Bernin, France to be ready to produce high volume SiC semiconductor wafers for electric vehicles and industrial markets and increase its SOI capabilities.
Galaxy Semiconductor to acquire Ippon Innovation
February 14, 2022
Galaxy Semiconductor, a provider of data analytics solutions, says it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ippon Innovation of Toulouse, France.
A*STAR and Soitec to develop next-gen SiC semiconductors
January 11, 2022
The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Soitec have entered into a research collaboration with the aim of developing next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices to power electric vehicles.
SEMI urges EU to make semiconductor industry a top priority
December 29, 2021
SEMI calls for closer cooperation among EU member states on technology and prioritisation of semiconductor technology ahead of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union that begins January 1, 2022.
Soitec acquires NovaSiC, strengthens SiC wafer technology
December 02, 2021
Soitec, a designer and manufacturer of semiconductor materials, acquires NovaSiC, a technology company specialized in polishing and reclaiming wafers on silicon carbide, to accelerate the company’s technology development and strengthen its positioning on the automotive and industrial markets.
Bosch wants to create a European supply chain for SiC semiconductors
November 10, 2021
In a consortium led by Bosch, a total of 34 companies, universities, and research institutes from seven European countries have joined forces to work toward securing a leading role for Europe in new technologies based on silicon carbide
Soitec looking to attract new talent – creating 100 new jobs
January 05, 2021
Semiconductor materials specialist, Soitec, is continuing its growth path and launches a company-wide job creation program called ELEVATE.
To feed the demand for 5G RF solutions, GF and Soitec ink supply agreement
November 06, 2020
GlobalFoundries and Soitec have entered into a multi-year supply agreement for 300mm radio frequency silicon-on-insulator (RF-SOI) wafers.
Soitec & Applied Materials to develop next-gen SiC substrates
November 18, 2019
Designer and manufacturer of semiconductor materials, Soitec, is entering a joint development program with Applied Materials on next-generation silicon carbide substrates.
Soitec and KOKUSAI expands collaboration
July 11, 2019
Designer and manufacturer of semiconductor materials, Soitec, and KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, a pure play manufacturer of semiconductor manufacturing systems, have expanded their collaboration to R&D activities at Grenoble's Substrate Innovation Center in France.
Globalfoundries Soitec sign multiple SOI wafer supply deals
June 10, 2019
The areements will secure high-volume 300mm wafer supply to support a broad range of customer applications across fast growing market segments.
Soitec to acquire EpiGaN nv
May 13, 2019
Soitec expands its engineered substrate portfolio into GaN (Gallium Nitride) with the acquisition of EpiGaN. The acquisition accelerates Soitec's penetration across high-growth 5G, power and sensor market segments.
Soitec sets up direct sales operation in China
March 20, 2019
Soitec, who designs and produces semiconductor materials for electronic component manufacturers, says that it is opening a direct sales channel in China.
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