In mid-2022, Renesas Electronics announced the completion of its acquisition of Transphorm. In the FY2024 annual report, Renesas discussed the purpose of the acquisition: based on Transphorm’s capabilities in the GaN field, and industry research indicating that the GaN market demand is expected to grow at an annual rate exceeding 50%, “the company will adopt … Read more
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
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The current chip development chain is too fragmented. Design companies are only responsible for design, EDA tool companies provide software, foundries are responsible for manufacturing, and packaging and testing companies handle packaging and testing… This specialization looks beautiful on the surface, but what is the reality? Every time communication crosses departments or companies, it feels … Read more