[News] Infineon Partners with Amkor to Establish Packaging and Testing Center in Portugal

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To enhance the supply chain capabilities in Europe and strengthen outsourced backend manufacturing operations in the region, major automotive and power semiconductor manufacturer Infineon announced an expanded partnership with semiconductor packaging and testing services provider Amkor Techology. According to the official press release of Infineon, the two companies will establish a new packaging and testing center in Porto, Portugal, with operations expected to commence in the first half of 2025.

Through this agreement, Infineon and Amkor will further strengthen their partnership and expand the semiconductor assembly and testing business model while enhancing the resilience of the European semiconductor supply chain.

Amkor’s facility in Porto, Portugal specializes in semiconductor packaging, assembly, and testing. As part of the reported expansion, cleanroom production lines will be established. Infineon is expected to provide product design and development expertise, as Infineon already operates a large service center in Porto with over 600 employees.

Infineon noted that the establishment of this production center will allow for further expansion of business in Portugal and reinforce the importance of Europe as a semiconductor manufacturing base. This initiative is anticipated to enhance regional manufacturing flexibility and supply security for customers.

On another front, Infineon recently announced a memorandum of understanding with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), a company dedicated to developing environmentally friendly and low-carbon shipping technologies using electricity and hydrogen power. Together, they will leverage power semiconductor technology to jointly develop emerging marine engines and electrification of mechanical systems, accelerating the realization of low-carbon shipping.

In this collaboration, Infineon will provide technical support and guidance to HD KSOE in terms of power semiconductor modules and system solutions. Infineon will also share information on semiconductor trends relevant to maritime applications. The goal of HD KSOE is to enhance the reliability and performance of ship propulsion and drive technologies through this partnership, promoting environmental sustainability through maritime electrification initiatives.

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