During an earnings call in November 2023, Isao Matsumoto, President of ROHM Semiconductor, disclosed the company's plans to the production of 8-inch SiC substrates at its second plant in Miyazaki, Japan, starting in 2024. This is the first time ROHM will produce SiC substrates in Japan. Notably, ...

On November 4th, the "Annual Production of 250k 6-inch and 50k 8-inch SiC Substrate Project" was officially initiated by China Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd. (JSG). It is driven by the objective of advancing crucial core technologies in semiconductor material development, ultimately...

Escalating demand in sectors like electric vehicles, 5G communications, photovoltaics, and memory storage is currently fueling the rapid growth of the silicon carbide (SiC) industry. Key players in China are intensifying their research and development efforts to overcome technological challenges and...

GlobalWafers has achieved a milestone by successfully advancing silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth to 8-inch wafers, aligning with major international players in the industry. The company foresees the commencement of small-scale shipments of 8-inch SiC products in Q4 2024, with substantial growth ...

DB HiTek, a Specialty IC foundry in South Korea, is intensifying its research efforts in the Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor domains to support future business growth, Jiwei reported. DB HiTek's recent investments aim to bolster its 8-inch wafer manufacturing capabil...