Samsung slipped to third place in global top 20
April 18, 2024
According to Omdia's latest report the semiconductor industry experienced a downturn in the market, with 2023 revenues slipping 9% to USD 544 billion compared to 2022. This decline however follows two years of record growth – which only serves to illustrate the cyclical nature of the industry.
onsemi form new business group – target $19.3 billion market
March 13, 2024
onsemi has formed the Analog and Mixed-Signal Group (AMG), which will be led by newly appointed group president Sudhir Gopalswamy, as the company looks to expand its portfolio of power management and sensor interface devices to unlock an additional USD 19.3 billion total addressable market.
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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.
Vitesco to start operations at €188 million Czech plant
January 30, 2024
The manufacturer of drive technologies and electrification solutions is set to start operations at its 38,000 square metre new manufacturing and automated logistics centre in Ostrava-Hrušov by year's end.
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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.
Multiple Aixtron G10-SiC systems boost onsemi’s SiC-fab
January 10, 2024
Aixtron supported production ramp-up – and major productivity increase – at onsemi’s SiC-fab in South Korea with its G10-SiC system,
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.
Onsemi reveals silicon-carbide modules for fast EV charging
January 08, 2024
Onsemi is doing its bit for impatient EV drivers – its new EliteSiC Power Integrated Modules (PIMs) promise to charge EV batteries up to 80% in just 15 minutes.
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.
onsemi opens new EV systems application lab in Europe
November 20, 2023
onsemi has opened an application test lab in Piestany, Slovakia, focused on the advancement of system solutions for battery/plug-in hybrid/electric vehicles (xEVs) and energy infrastructure (EI) power conversion systems.
onsemi expects a slower Q4, cuts jobs
November 01, 2023
During its third-quarter post-earnings call, the company is starting to see pockets of softness in the market and that it's preparing itself for a weaker fourth quarter.
onsemi completes South Korean expansion
October 24, 2023
At full capacity, onsemi's expanded SiC fab in Bucheon will be able to manufacture more than one million 200 mm SiC wafers annually.
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Würth Elektronik’s virtual conference Digital WE Days 2023
From 16 until 19 October 2023, for the fifth time Würth Elektronik will be hosting its fifth Digital WE Days – a virtual conference that will bring in-depth, first-hand electronics expertise to the screen. Renowned Würth Elektronik specialists and partner companies will present high-caliber presentations on EMC, power management and electromechanics, wireless power, optoelectronics, and many other topics. In addition to the English language presentations, there will be the opportunity to pick up more detailed information in interactive Q&A sessions following each lecture.
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
onsemi beats 2Q expectations thanks to automative
August 02, 2023
Automotive and Industrial end-markets contributed 80% of ON Semiconductor's quarterly revenue, said the chip company in an earnings press release.
Solar firm onsemi secures $1.95bn of future orders
July 28, 2023
onsemi has bagged USD 1.95 billion in long-term supply agreements with eight of the top 10 manufacturers of solar inverters. It says the orders make it the market's number one supplier.
Stellantis unveils global strategy to secure microchips
July 19, 2023
Automotive giant Stellantis has entered into direct agreements with semiconductor suppliers that will be worth collectively more than EUR 10 billion.
onsemi and BorgWarner confirm $1bn silicon carbide alliance
July 19, 2023
Power and sensing tech specialist onsemi has formed a strategic collaboration with e-mobility firm BorgWarner. The two US firms say the agreement will be worth over USD 1 billion in lifetime value.
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.
Arrow Electronics creates robotics Center of Excellence
June 28, 2023
Arrow Electronics, and its company eInfochips have established a Robotics Center of Excellence (COE) to help customers accelerate time to market for the development of automation solutions for use in manufacturing, digital factories, and other industries.
Vitesco and onsemi sign SiC long-term supply deal
May 31, 2023
Vitesco Technologies and onsemi have entered into a 10-year long-term supply agreement worth USD 1.9 billion (EUR 1.75 billion) for SiC products to enable Vitesco's ramp in electrification technologies.
onsemi mulls $2 billion expansion of SiC production
May 19, 2023
onsemi is considering a USD 2 billion investment to increase production of silicon carbide chips, which are extensively used to help expand the range of electric vehicles.
Penn State and onsemi sign MOU to boost SiC research in the US
May 17, 2023
Penn State and onsemi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) towards a USD 8 million strategic collaboration which includes the establishment of the onsemi Silicon Carbide Crystal Center (SiC3) at Penn State’s Materials Research Institute (MRI).
onsemi ships one billionth inductive sensor IC to Hella
May 05, 2023
onsemi has shipped its one billionth inductive sensor interface integrated circuit (IC) to Hella. The IC is being used in Hella's Contactless Inductive Position Sensor (CIPOS) technology for automotive x-by-wire systems.
onsemi and Zeeker ink long-term supply deal for SiC power devices
April 26, 2023
onsemi and electric mobility brand Zeeker have entered into a long-term supply agreement under which onsemi will provide its EliteSiC silicon carbide power devices to increase the powertrain efficiency of Zeeker's smart EVs.
onsemi relocates its headquarters – looking to add employees
March 13, 2023
onsemi recently announced the move of its headquarters from Phoenix to Scottsdale, Arizona. The new office is located on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).
onsemi to integrate its SiC technology in BMW's next-gen EVs
March 09, 2023
A new long-term supply agreement will equip BMW Group’s future electric drivetrains with onsemi EliteSiC die, supporting range extension of electric vehicles.
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.
GF's East Fishkill site is now in the hands of onsemi
February 13, 2023
onsemi has completed its acquisition of GlobalFoundries’ 300 mm East Fishkill (EFK), New York site and fabrication facility. The transaction added more than 1,000 technologists and engineers to the onsemi team.
onsemi and VW in strategic collaboration on SiC technology
January 27, 2023
onsemi has signed a strategic agreement with Volkswagen to provide modules and semiconductors that enable a complete electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter solution for VW’s next-generation platform family.
Five ways manufacturers prepare for recession
January 25, 2023
The electronic component industry has grown accustomed to a period of heightened demand as shortages have plagued supply and driven up pricing. Now that inflation and the global economic downturn have begun to impact consumer behavior, the market is experiencing declines across numerous verticals. The changes in forecasts for the remainder of the year and predictions for Q1 of 2023 are pushing semiconductor manufacturers to brace for recession.
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