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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The Rise of Silicon Carbide and Its Role in Chipmaking
Silicon carbide (SiC) is one of the many materials at the forefront of technological advancement, particularly within electronics and power systems. The Global SiC Power Semiconductor market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 23.4% from 2024 to 2032, signifying its pivotal role in revolutionizing electronic components.
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.
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.
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