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Mon, May 16

15:58Impact score 10
ST and MACOM RF GaN-on-Si prototypes achieve technology and performance milestones
STMicroelectronics and MACOM have announced the production of RF GaN-on-Si prototypes, achieving unspecified technology and performance milestones. This represents progress in their joint development agreement for this technology, which targets applications like cellular infrastructure. Neutral: This is an R&D milestone with no immediate impact on production capacity, supply, or pricing for existing RF components.
RF GaN-on-SiSTMicroelectronics, MACOM Technology Solutions Inc.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, May 13

15:11Impact score 20
Navitas GaN ICs fast-charge Lenovo’s 2022 Legion Gen 7 gaming laptops
Navitas Semiconductor announced its next-generation GaNFast power ICs with GaNSense technology are being used in Lenovo's new Legion C135 GaN charger for its 2022 Legion Gen 7 gaming laptops. This represents a design win for Navitas in the consumer fast-charger market. Neutral: This is a specific product application with no immediate, quantifiable impact on broader GaN component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
GaN Power ICsNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Thu, May 12

23:52Impact score 15
China’s Innoscience and Taiwan’s WPG sign global distribution agreement
Innoscience Technology has signed a global distribution agreement with WPG Holdings, the world's largest electronics distributor, for its GaN HEMT products. This partnership expands the sales and logistics reach of Innoscience's GaN power semiconductors to a global customer base. Neutral: This is a channel expansion that improves product accessibility but does not directly alter supply, demand, or pricing dynamics in the near term.
GaN HEMTEnhancement-mode GaN TransistorsInnoscience Technology, WPG HoldingsSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A
18:57Impact score 25
Qorvo/UnitedSiC launches 1200V Gen 4 SiC FETs
Qorvo has launched its new UF4C/SC series of 1200V Gen 4 silicon carbide FETs, claiming industry-leading figures of merit for on-resistance. This is a next-generation product introduction in the competitive SiC power semiconductor market. Neutral: This launch represents a technology roadmap update but does not directly signal a change in supply, demand, or pricing for existing components in the near term.
SiC FETQorvo IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:03Impact score 15
ST cooperating with Semikron to integrate SiC power technology in EV drives
STMicroelectronics is supplying its silicon carbide (SiC) technology to Semikron for integration into Semikron's eMPack power modules for electric vehicles. This collaboration aims to leverage ST's SiC manufacturing scale with Semikron's power module expertise for the EV market. Neutral: This is a long-term technology partnership with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or availability for traders.
SiC MOSFETEV Power ModuleSTMicroelectronics, SemikronSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Wed, May 11

20:05Impact score 25
GaN Systems and Phihong debut highest-power-density gaming laptop power supply
GaN Systems and Phihong Technology have announced a 280W GaN charger, claimed to be the industry's highest-power-density power supply for gaming laptops. This launch highlights the continued adoption of GaN technology in high-power consumer electronics for efficiency and size advantages. Neutral: This is a specific product announcement that may incrementally support long-term GaN demand but does not indicate an immediate supply constraint or price movement for the underlying semiconductors.
GaN Power SemiconductorsGaN Systems IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
15:50Impact score 20
Navitas upgrades GaN IC power by 50% for EV, solar and data-center applications
Navitas Semiconductor launched the NV6169, a 650/800V GaNFast power IC targeting applications from 400W to 4kW. The product is positioned for higher-power segments in EV, solar, and data-center markets. Neutral: This is a new product introduction that may incrementally shift demand for GaN components but does not indicate an immediate supply shock or price catalyst for the broader market.
GaN Power ICsPower SemiconductorsNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:54Impact score 25
GaN Systems and xFusion announce first 100W/in3 data-center power supply
GaN Systems and xFusion have launched a 3kW data-center power supply achieving a record power density of 100W/in³ and 96% Titanium efficiency. This demonstrates the adoption of GaN technology for higher efficiency and smaller form factors in power conversion. Neutral: This product launch signals incremental demand growth for GaN power semiconductors but does not indicate an immediate supply shock or price change.
GaN Power SemiconductorsGaN Systems IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, May 10

23:15Impact score 15
Infineon extends CoolSiC portfolio to 2kV voltage class
Infineon Technologies has expanded its CoolSiC portfolio to include a 2kV voltage class, targeting applications moving to 1500VDC links for higher power density. This development addresses system design challenges like fast switching at high DC voltages, which often require complex multi-level topologies. Neutral: This is a long-term technology evolution that does not create immediate supply constraints or demand shifts for existing components.
SiC MOSFETInfineon TechnologiesSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
20:37Impact score 10
IQE enters micro-LED market in partnership with Porotech
Epiwafer supplier IQE has announced a strategic partnership with Porotech to develop and commercialize micro-LED technology based on Porotech's porous GaN material. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of micro-LEDs in displays, a nascent but high-growth potential market. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on trading dynamics for mainstream electronic components.
micro-LEDGaN epiwafersIQE plc, PorotechSemiconductor TodayTechnical
00:09Impact score 10
Navitas ships 50 millionth GaN IC
Navitas Semiconductor announced it has shipped over 50 million GaN power ICs with zero reported GaN-related field failures. The milestone highlights the company's progress in GaN technology adoption and reliability. Neutral: This is a positive operational milestone for Navitas but does not indicate a change in supply, demand, or pricing for GaN components that would directly impact trading decisions.
GaN Power ICsNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, May 9

23:19Impact score 20
Rhombus using Wolfspeed’s 1200V SiC MOSFETs for faster EV charging infrastructure
Rhombus Energy Solutions will use Wolfspeed's 1200V silicon carbide MOSFETs in its EV2flex line of EV charging infrastructure products. This design win highlights the growing adoption of SiC technology in power electronics for its efficiency and power density benefits in fast-charging applications. Neutral: This is a specific product integration confirming a long-term demand trend for SiC, but does not signal an immediate supply shock or price catalyst for traders.
1200V SiC MOSFETWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Fri, May 6

16:44Impact score 15
NexGen showcasing Vertical GaN-based power systems at PCIM
NexGen Power Systems is showcasing its commercial power systems based on 1.2kV, 1+MHz Vertical GaN technology at PCIM Europe 2022. The company claims these are the world's smallest, lightest, and most efficient systems, featuring repeated avalanche and short-circuit protection. Neutral: This is a technology demonstration with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components.
Vertical GaN Power DevicesNexGen Power Systems IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Thu, May 5

22:28Impact score 10
MICLEDI presenting 300mm micro-LED array technology for AR glasses at Display Week
MICLEDI Microdisplays is demonstrating its 300mm micro-LED array technology for AR glasses at Display Week 2022. The event showcases R&D progress in micro-LED manufacturing processes. Neutral: This is a long-term technology demonstration with no immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
micro-LEDMICLEDI Microdisplays B.V.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, May 4

18:48Impact score 10
Porotech demonstrating tunable-colour DynamicPixelTuning technology
Porotech unveiled its DynamicPixelTuning technology for full-color micro-LED displays using a single PoroGaN wafer at SID Display Week 2022. This R&D milestone demonstrates a potential future manufacturing simplification for micro-displays, but it is a prototype with no immediate production or supply chain implications. Neutral: This is a long-term technology development with no direct impact on current trading dynamics for electronic components.
GaN Micro-LEDMicro-displaysPorotechSemiconductor TodayTechnical
03:55Impact score 45
II-VI Inc and Coherent refile Premerger Notification and Report Form
II-VI Inc and Coherent Inc have refiled their HSR premerger notification with U.S. antitrust regulators, indicating a procedural step in their pending acquisition. The merger would combine two major players in the engineered materials and laser technology sectors.
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lasersoptoelectronic componentsengineered materialsII-VI Inc, Coherent IncSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Tue, May 3

20:59Impact score 15
LUXEON SunPlus portfolio gains high-power deep-red HPE variant
Lumileds has launched the LUXEON SunPlus HPE, a high-power deep-red (660nm) LED for horticulture lighting. The launch expands the company's portfolio targeting the agricultural technology sector. Neutral: This is a standard product introduction with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components relevant to traders.
Horticulture LEDsDeep-Red LEDsLumiledsSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Fri, Apr 29

20:55Impact score 10
Seoul Semiconductor files patent lawsuits over Philips’ TV and filament LED bulbs
Seoul Semiconductor has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the USA against Ace Hardware and in Europe against a distributor of Conrad Electronic's sales platform over Philips' TV and filament LED bulbs. The lawsuits target alleged infringement of Seoul Semiconductor's LED packaging and filament technology patents. Neutral: This legal action creates no immediate supply, demand, or price impact for LED components, but could affect market access for specific downstream products if successful.
LEDSeoul Semiconductor Co LtdSemiconductor Today
00:38Impact score 10
Kubos’ cubic GaN 20 times faster than hexagonal GaN LEDs for VLC
Kubos Semiconductors' cubic-phase GaN technology has demonstrated LEDs capable of switching at speeds up to 20 times faster than conventional hexagonal GaN LEDs, according to university research collaboration. This performance gain is targeted at visible light communication (VLC) applications. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on GaN LED supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
GaN LEDsVLC componentsKubos Semiconductors LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Apr 28

20:43Impact score 15
ROHM and Delta partner on developing and mass producing GaN devices
ROHM and Delta Electronics have formed a strategic partnership to jointly develop and mass-produce Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of GaN technology in power supply applications. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D and manufacturing agreement with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for existing components.
GaN Power DevicesROHM Co Ltd, Delta Electronics IncSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

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NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Mon, May 16

ST and MACOM RF GaN-on-Si prototypes achieve technology and performance milestones

Fri, May 13

Navitas GaN ICs fast-charge Lenovo’s 2022 Legion Gen 7 gaming laptops

Thu, May 12

China’s Innoscience and Taiwan’s WPG sign global distribution agreement

Qorvo/UnitedSiC launches 1200V Gen 4 SiC FETs

ST cooperating with Semikron to integrate SiC power technology in EV drives

Wed, May 11

GaN Systems and Phihong debut highest-power-density gaming laptop power supply

Navitas upgrades GaN IC power by 50% for EV, solar and data-center applications

GaN Systems and xFusion announce first 100W/in3 data-center power supply

Tue, May 10

Infineon extends CoolSiC portfolio to 2kV voltage class

IQE enters micro-LED market in partnership with Porotech

Navitas ships 50 millionth GaN IC

Mon, May 9

Rhombus using Wolfspeed’s 1200V SiC MOSFETs for faster EV charging infrastructure

Fri, May 6

NexGen showcasing Vertical GaN-based power systems at PCIM

Thu, May 5

MICLEDI presenting 300mm micro-LED array technology for AR glasses at Display Week

Wed, May 4

Porotech demonstrating tunable-colour DynamicPixelTuning technology

II-VI Inc and Coherent refile Premerger Notification and Report Form

Tue, May 3

LUXEON SunPlus portfolio gains high-power deep-red HPE variant

Fri, Apr 29

Seoul Semiconductor files patent lawsuits over Philips’ TV and filament LED bulbs

Kubos’ cubic GaN 20 times faster than hexagonal GaN LEDs for VLC

Thu, Apr 28

ROHM and Delta partner on developing and mass producing GaN devices

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