Wolfspeed selects Aixtron tools to support 200mm production
April 18, 2024
SiC specialist Wolfspeed has placed multiple-tool orders in Q3 and Q4 2023 to utilise Aixtron's G10-SiC to help further ramp production for 200mm (8-inch) SiC epitaxial wafers.
Wolfspeed tops out world’s largest SiC facility
March 27, 2024
Wolfspeed has celebrated the topping out of construction at the USD 5 billion John Palmour Manufacturing Center for Silicon Carbide.
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.
Onsemi reports better-than-expected 4Q revenue
February 06, 2024
US chip designer beat Wall Street expectations with its 4Q and full year results, but is still warning of a sluggish first quarter to come.
Wolfspeed expands SiC wafer supply deal with global semiconductor company
January 31, 2024
Wolfspeed has expanded an existing long-term silicon carbide wafer supply agreement with an unnamed global semiconductor company. The expanded supply agreement is now worth approximately USD 275 million.
Infineon and Wolfspeed extend 150mm SiC wafer supply deal
January 24, 2024
Infineon has agreed a multi-year agreement with Wolfspeed to help it meet growing demand for SiC products from automotive, solar and EV customers.
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Five companies control the SiC power market - Evertiq expo Sophia Antipolis 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.
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.
Share prices of US semiconductor firms 'best for a decade'
January 01, 2024
New industry data has revealed that US-based semiconductor stocks have risen by a collective 66% this year – the biggest spike since 2009.
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.
Wolfspeed completes the sale of its RF business
December 05, 2023
Wolfspeed's radio frequency business (Wolfspeed RF) is now in the hands of MACOM Technology Solutions.
12 new 200mm volume fabs to be built by 2026
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
Wolfspeed to sell its RF business to MACOM
August 23, 2023
Updated: Wolfspeed is looking to focus on scaling its Power device and materials businesses. Therefore the company has entered into an agreement to sell its radio frequency business to MACOM Technology Solutions.
Wolfspeed adds additional SiC manufacturing capabilities
August 14, 2023
Axcelis has shipped a Purion H200 SiC ion implant system to SiC specialist Wolfspeed. The evaluation system will be used to support the production of power devices for EV applications.
Renesas and Wolfspeed sign ten-year deal on silicon carbide
July 17, 2023
Semiconductor firms Renesas Electronics and Wolfspeed have agreed a decade-long agreement in which Renesas will secure silicon carbide bare and epitaxial wafers from its partner.
Renesas and Wolfspeed ink 10 year SiC wafer supply deal
July 05, 2023
Japanese Renesas Electronics has signed a 10-year supply agreement with Wolfspeed. A USD 2 billion deposit by Renesas will secure a supply of silicon carbide bare and epitaxial wafers from Wolfspeed.
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.
Nvidia is “extremely likely” to invest in Europe
June 26, 2023
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia Corp, seems very confident that the semiconductor company will invest in Europe.
Wolfspeed and ZF to open R&D center in the Nuremberg
May 03, 2023
As part of their strategic partnership announced earlier this year, ZF and Wolfspeed plans to establish a joint European R&D center for SiC power electronics in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region.
ZF signs multi-year supply deal with STMicroelectronics
April 14, 2023
From 2025, ZF will purchase silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics. Under the terms of the multi-year contract, ST will supply a volume of double-digit millions of SiC devices to be integrated in ZF’s new modular inverter architecture going into series production in 2025.
Wolfspeed and NC A&T to set up joint R&D facility
March 31, 2023
Wolfspeed and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have announced their intent to apply for CHIPS and Science Act funding to build a new research and development facility on the North Carolina A&T campus.
SGL Carbon to supply graphite components to Wolfspeed
March 29, 2023
SGL Carbon says it will expand its capacities to support Wolfspeed’s growth in Silicon Carbide high-performance applications – supplying key graphite components for the US company's SiC production facilities.
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The U.S. CHIPS Act is already making an impact - Evertiq Expo Malmö, Krakow & Berlin
While the EU equivalent still hasn’t officially been launched, the U.S. CHIPS Act has already sparked USD 200 billion in private investments across the country. But where are all of these new fabs going to be built?
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.
Wolfspeed to build the world's largest 200mm SiC fab in Germany
February 01, 2023
US SiC specialist Wolfspeed says it will build the world’s largest 200mm Silicon Carbide device fab in Ensdorf, Germany, together with automotive supplier ZF.
Wolfspeed is looking at Germany with interest
January 23, 2023
The SiC specialist is reportedly planning a multi-billion dollar semiconductor factory in Germany.
Wolfspeed appoints Elif Balkas as new CTO
January 17, 2023
Wolfspeed has promoted Elif Balkas to Chief Technology Officer, succeeding the late Dr. John Palmour, a co-founder of Wolfspeed.
Mercedes-Benz turns to Wolfspeed to power its EV platforms
January 05, 2023
Wolfspeed will be supplying Silicon Carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle (EV) platforms.
The U.S. CHIPS Act is already making an impact
January 03, 2023
Yesterday, Evertiq reported that the U.S. CHIPS Act has already sparked USD 200 billion in private investments across the country. But where are all of these new fabs going to be built?
Wolfspeed expands and extends SiC wafer supply agreement
December 16, 2022
Wolfspeed says that it will expand an existing multi-year, long-term SiC wafer supply agreement – now worth approximately USD 225 million – with an unnamed power device company.
BorgWarner invests $500 million in Wolfspeed
November 17, 2022
Wolfspeed and BorgWarner are entering into a strategic partnership under which BorgWarner will invest USD 500 million in Wolfspeed's financing transaction in exchange for a SiC device capacity corridor.
Jaguar Land Rover partners with Wolfspeed for SiC supply
October 31, 2022
Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed have entered into a strategic partnership to supply SiC semiconductors for next-gen EVs, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.
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