SiC Developing fast by over 50 Companies in China
SiC ‘silicon carbide’ is a booster for development of power semiconductors. It is also estimated that SiC device market will reach USD 6.3 billion in the year 2027.
There is also a lot of room for 1200V high-voltage field to grow rapidly. Many companies with a deep layout in SiC, including STMicroelectronics, Wolfspeed, ON Semiconductor and Infineon Technologies, have announced their long-term and short-term goals. Although each player chooses a different path, the roadmap for their business model is clear. However, there are currently over 50 semiconductor companies in mainland China involved in the SiC business.
ST’s SiC modules have been used in the Tesla Model 3 for several years. The company is also expanding its own 8-inch SiC fab. ON Semiconductor has taken an important step in 2021 with the acquisition of a SiC wafer supplier-GT Advanced Technologies. Infineon’s SiC device business will grow by 126% in 2021, far exceeding the company’s average growth rate of 57%. The 800V fast charge from Infineon has the deal for Hyundai Ioniq5. Adding this to its solid foundation in industrial applications, the company is now in the fast lane.
Many big semicon big players claim that their future business will mainly focus on SiC. The company decided a few years ago to undergo a major restructuring and sold its LED business. With its leadership in SiC wafers, some has begun rolling out 8-inch fabs. At the same time, after the acquisition of Si Crystal, ROHM is also continuously expanding the production capacity of SiC devices and wafers for vertical integration. Furthermore, II-VI has deepened its partnership with GE by demonstrating automotive-grade 1200V devices.
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