Silicon Carbide

Team Disbanded! Renesas Electronics Terminates Silicon Carbide Power Semiconductor Program

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Team Disbanded! Renesas Electronics Terminates Silicon Carbide Power Semiconductor Program

According to Nikkei Asia, Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics has officially abandoned its mass production plan for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The construction of the production line, which was scheduled to start in early 2025 at the Takasaki plant in Gunma Prefecture, has been completely terminated, and the related production team was disbanded earlier … Read more

Wolfspeed Plans Bankruptcy as Renesas Disbands Silicon Carbide Team!

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Wolfspeed Plans Bankruptcy as Renesas Disbands Silicon Carbide Team!

On June 2, news from Nikkei reported that with the slowdown in the electric vehicle market and the continuous increase in production by Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturers, the silicon carbide market is facing oversupply and price declines. This has led the Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics to potentially abandon the production of silicon carbide … Read more

Renesas Halts Silicon Carbide Plans for Two Main Reasons

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On May 29, local time in Japan, Nikkei Asia exclusively reported that Renesas Electronics, a leading semiconductor company in Japan, has officially abandoned its plans to use silicon carbide (SiC) for the production of power semiconductors. The mass production plan, which was scheduled to start in early 2025 at the Takasaki plant in Gunma Prefecture, … Read more

120 Billion: A Semiconductor Pioneer Faces Bankruptcy

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120 Billion: A Semiconductor Pioneer Faces Bankruptcy

Defeated by Chinese competitors. Author: I Liu Bo Reported by: Investment界PEdaily It is lamentable. According to the Wall Street Journal, American silicon carbide wafer leader Wolfspeed is about to file for bankruptcy. Following the news, the company’s stock price plummeted 60% overnight on Wednesday, topping the list of declines in the US stock market. Wolfspeed … Read more

Third Generation Semiconductor Materials: Silicon Carbide Substrates

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Third Generation Semiconductor Materials: Silicon Carbide Substrates

1 Silicon carbide has excellent performance, and the substrate is the most critical link After decades of development, the performance of traditional silicon (Si) material devices has gradually approached the limits of silicon materials, with limited room for performance improvement. Modern power electronics technology has higher requirements for semiconductor materials in terms of high temperature, … Read more

Navigating the 104% Tariff Pressure from the U.S.: The Path Forward for Silicon Carbide Wafer Manufacturers (As of April 2025)

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Navigating the 104% Tariff Pressure from the U.S.: The Path Forward for Silicon Carbide Wafer Manufacturers (As of April 2025)

Introduction to Senhui: Suzhou Senhui Semiconductor, supported by a strong research and technology team, focuses on providing comprehensive process solutions and wafer processing services for global compound semiconductor customers. The team members have years of experience in the semiconductor industry, possessing decades of rich capabilities in photolithography, thin film processes, epitaxy, bonding processes, as well … Read more

The Popularization of Silicon Carbide and Domestic Substitution Accelerates the Restructuring of the Motor Controller Industry

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The Popularization of Silicon Carbide and Domestic Substitution Accelerates the Restructuring of the Motor Controller Industry

“ From April 7 to April 13, semiconductor industry upstream and downstream market information. 01 Upstream and Midstream 1. Inovance Technology’s market value exceeds170 billion yuan, new motor project about to be put into production Inovance Technology’s stock price has reached a historical high, with a total market value of174.4 billion yuan. Its investment of5 … Read more

Third Generation Semiconductor Materials Series: Silicon Carbide (Part 2)

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Third Generation Semiconductor Materials Series: Silicon Carbide (Part 2)

Click the blue text to follow us Introduction The previous article introduced the physical and chemical properties and crystal structure of silicon carbide materials, which lay a solid foundation for the wide application of silicon carbide materials in industries such as aerospace, electronics, and energy. This article continues to introduce the preparation processes and application … Read more

Current Development Trends in the Chip Industry

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Current Development Trends in the Chip Industry

The chip manufacturing industry is undergoing unprecedented technological transformation and industrial restructuring. The latest trends for 2025 can be explored from the following six dimensions: 1. The competition in advanced process technology is intensifying, with 2nm mass production and 1.6nm layout running in parallel. Global semiconductor giants have entered the decisive stage of competition in … Read more

How Did This Chip Giant Experience a 99% Plunge Over Four Years and Head Towards Bankruptcy?

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How Did This Chip Giant Experience a 99% Plunge Over Four Years and Head Towards Bankruptcy?

In recent years, Wolfspeed, a leader in global silicon carbide (SiC) technology, saw its stock price plummet by 50% on Friday, announcing measures to improve its capital structure amid growing concerns about its balance sheet and financing prospects. The company has undergone a dramatic shift from industry peak to deep trouble. Once highly regarded for … Read more