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Wed, Dec 3

17:15Impact score 25
onsemi and Innoscience sign MoU to collaborate on speeding global rollout of GaN power portfolio
onsemi and Innoscience have signed a non-binding MoU to collaborate on accelerating the deployment of 40-200V GaN power devices. The partnership aims to broaden customer adoption by leveraging Innoscience's 200mm GaN-on-silicon wafer manufacturing. Watch: This could increase long-term demand for GaN components by improving supply chain efficiency and market access, but the non-binding nature and focus on future deployment limit immediate trading impact.
GaN Power Devicesonsemi, Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Holding Co LtdSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Tue, Dec 2

03:29Impact score 58
Wolfspeed receives $698.6m in cash tax refunds
Wolfspeed has received $698.6 million in cash tax refunds from the IRS under the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC), representing a significant portion of the approximately $1 billion in credits it has accrued. This substantial cash infusion is tied to its capital investments in silicon carbide (SiC) materials and device manufacturing capacity. Watch: The funds strengthen Wolfspeed's balance sheet for its ongoing capacity expansion, but do not directly signal an immediate change in SiC market supply or pricing.
SiC WafersSiC Power DevicesWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings

Fri, Nov 28

22:39Impact score 25
Infineon’s CoolGaN technology used in Anker’s new-generation 160W prime charger
Infineon's CoolGaN transistor and XDP digital controller technologies have been selected for Anker's new 160W Prime Charger. This represents a commercial design win for Infineon's GaN power components in the fast-growing high-power-density consumer charger market. Neutral: This is a specific product launch indicating steady demand for Infineon's GaN portfolio but does not signal a material shift in broader supply, demand, or pricing dynamics for electronic components.
GaN TransistorsDigital Power ControllersInfineon Technologies AGSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Nov 25

17:22Impact score 8
Cornell upgrades lab with MOCVD system for next-gen nitride materials
Cornell University has upgraded its laboratory with a new MOCVD system to advance research into next-generation nitride semiconductors. This academic R&D aims to support future technologies like quantum computing and advanced RF/power devices. Neutral: This is a long-term, foundational research development with no immediate impact on commercial supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components.
GaNRFPower SemiconductorsSemiconductor TodayTechnical
03:52Impact score 15
Beneq launches Transform XP second-generation ALD platform
Beneq has launched the Transform XP, a second-generation ALD platform designed for high-throughput manufacturing of wide-bandgap power and RF devices. The new system offers advanced control, faster cycle times, and enhanced process capabilities. This is a background technology development with no immediate, direct impact on component supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
ALD EquipmentBeneqSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
03:43Impact score 15
Beneq unveils Transmute high-throughput ALD tool for power, RF and μLED device production
Beneq has launched its Transmute ALD platform, a new high-throughput tool designed for manufacturing wide-bandgap power electronics, RF devices, and micro-LEDs. The tool aims to improve performance and cost efficiency for high-volume production of these specialized semiconductors. Neutral: This is a new capital equipment launch that may improve future production efficiency but does not signal an immediate change in component supply, demand, or pricing.
Wide-Bandgap Power SemiconductorsRF DevicesMicro-LEDsBeneqSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Nov 18

21:47Impact score 10
Filtronic completes multi-year project to develop plastic QFN packaging for GaN devices
Filtronic plc has completed a multi-year R&D project to develop plastic QFN packaging for gallium nitride (GaN) devices. This development is framed as enhancing UK sovereign capability in advanced semiconductor packaging technology. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components.
GaN RF DevicesQFN PackagesFiltronic plcSemiconductor TodayTechnical
18:18Impact score 25
Wolfspeed launches 1200V silicon carbide six-pack power modules for E-mobility propulsion systems
Wolfspeed has launched new 1200V silicon carbide six-pack power modules for e-mobility propulsion systems, claiming three times the power cycling capability and 15% higher inverter current than competitors. This launch utilizes the company's latest Gen 4 SiC MOSFET technology and targets the high-power inverter market. The announcement is a standard product introduction with no immediate, direct impact on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
SiC MOSFETPower ModulesWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:30Impact score 65
Oxford Instruments’ plasma processing equipment enabling Coherent to ramp up 6-inch InP fabs
Oxford Instruments' plasma processing equipment enables Coherent Corp to ramp up 6-inch InP wafer fabrication. This marks the industry's first fully automated capability for photonic devices. Bearish: Increased InP wafer supply capacity may put downward pressure on spot prices.
InP wafersOxford Instruments, Coherent CorpSemiconductor TodayCapacity Change

Mon, Nov 17

20:04Impact score 10
imec achieves record GaN breakdown exceeding 650V on Shin-Etsu Chemical’s 300mm QST substrate
imec achieved a record breakdown voltage exceeding 650V on Shin-Etsu Chemical's 300mm QST substrate using a 5µm HEMT device. This sample evaluation marks a significant technical milestone for GaN power devices. Neutral: While this represents a breakthrough in GaN technology, it is currently in the sample evaluation phase and does not immediately impact current supply or pricing.
GaNHEMTimec, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Nov 13

18:49Impact score 10
Tower extends 300mm wafer bonding technology across SiPho and SiGe BiCMOS
Tower Semiconductor is expanding its 300mm wafer bonding technology to support heterogeneous 3D-IC integration for silicon photonics and SiGe BiCMOS processes. This capability, originally developed for stacked BSI image sensors, now includes full support from Cadence design tools. Neutral: This is a technical milestone with limited immediate trading impact.
Silicon PhotonicsSiGe BiCMOS3D-ICTower SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayTechnical
02:44Impact score 60
SK keyfoundry accelerating development of SiC-based power semiconductor technology
SK keyfoundry acquired SK powertech in the first half of 2025 to accelerate silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor development. This strategic move bolsters the company's capabilities in the global power semiconductor market.
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The acquisition signals capacity expansion plans but immediate price impact remains uncertain.
SiC power semiconductorSK keyfoundry, SK powertechSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Wed, Nov 12

21:46Impact score 15
Infineon’s CoolGaN technology used in Enphase’s new IQ9 solar microinverter
Infineon's CoolGaN bidirectional switch technology has been selected for Enphase's new IQ9 Series solar microinverters, enhancing power output and efficiency. This represents a design win for Infineon's GaN power devices in the growing solar energy market. Neutral: This is a specific product integration with no immediate, quantifiable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
GaN Power DevicesSolar MicroinvertersInfineon Technologies AG, Enphase Energy IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Nov 11

17:57Impact score 25
Wolfspeed’s 2.3kV LM Pack Module being integrated into Hopewind’s 950Vac Wind Power Converter
Wolfspeed is collaborating with Chinese wind power converter supplier Hopewind to integrate its 2.3kV LM Pack SiC module into Hopewind's 950Vac wind power converter. This partnership aims to advance next-generation wind power solutions, potentially increasing demand for Wolfspeed's high-voltage SiC power modules in the renewable energy sector. Neutral: This is a specific design win that could incrementally support long-term demand for Wolfspeed's SiC products but does not indicate an immediate supply constraint or price movement for the broader semiconductor market.
SiC Power ModuleWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:19Impact score 45
GlobalFoundries licenses TSMC’s 650V and 80V GaN technology
GlobalFoundries has licensed TSMC's 650V and 80V gallium nitride (GaN) technology to accelerate its next-generation GaN product development for data-center, industrial, and automotive applications. This strategic move aims to provide US-based GaN manufacturing capacity for a global customer base. Watch: This partnership could alter the future supply landscape for high-voltage GaN power devices, but the immediate trading impact is uncertain as it involves technology transfer and future capacity.
GaN Power SemiconductorsGlobalFoundries, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LtdSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Wed, Nov 5

04:03Impact score 12
MACOM agrees exclusive license to manufacture products based on HRL’s 40nm T3L GaN-on-SiC process
MACOM has secured an exclusive license to manufacture products using HRL Laboratories' proprietary 40nm T3L GaN-on-SiC process technology. This agreement grants MACOM access to a specialized high-performance RF semiconductor manufacturing process. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D and capacity planning move with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventories.
GaN-on-SiC RF ComponentsMACOM Technology Solutions Inc, HRL Laboratories LLCSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Nov 3

17:14Impact score 55
Wolfspeed cuts quarterly loss after CapEx slashed during restructuring
Wolfspeed reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of $196.8m, roughly flat sequentially and up only 1% year-over-year, as the company reduced its quarterly loss through a restructuring plan that included significant capital expenditure cuts. The minimal revenue growth highlights ongoing challenges in the SiC market, including softer EV demand and pricing pressure.
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The aggressive cost-cutting and CapEx reduction signal a focus on financial discipline over capacity expansion, which could tighten future SiC supply if demand rebounds, but current weak pricing environment limits immediate bullish impact.
SiC WafersSiC Power DevicesWolfspeedSemiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings

Wed, Oct 29

16:18Impact score 15
Power GaN device market growing at 42% CAGR to $3bn by 2030
Yole Group forecasts the power GaN device market to grow at a 42% CAGR, reaching $3 billion by 2030 from $355 million in 2024. This growth is driven by increasing adoption in consumer fast-charging, data centers, and automotive applications. Bullish: The projected surge in demand for GaN power devices is a long-term positive signal for component pricing and supplier revenues, though it lacks immediate, specific supply constraints.
Power GaNSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Tue, Oct 28

21:33Impact score 45
Skyworks and Qorvo to merge into $7.7bn-revenue RF, analog & mixed-signal semiconductor firm
Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo have agreed to merge in a cash-and-stock transaction, creating a combined entity valued at approximately $22 billion with $7.7 billion in annual revenue. This merger consolidates two major US-based suppliers in the RF, analog, and mixed-signal semiconductor markets. Watch: The deal could reshape the competitive landscape and supply dynamics for key RF components, but the immediate price impact on specific parts is uncertain pending integration details.
RF ComponentsAnalog SemiconductorsMixed-Signal SemiconductorsSkyworks Solutions Inc, Qorvo IncSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Mon, Oct 27

20:02Impact score 15
GigaDevice and Navitas unveil Digital Power Joint Lab to accelerate high-efficiency power management deployment
GigaDevice and Navitas have launched a Digital Power Joint Lab, combining GD32 MCUs with GaN and SiC power technologies to target AI data centers, EVs, and energy storage. This is a strategic R&D partnership aimed at accelerating the development of high-efficiency digital power solutions. Neutral: This is a long-term technology collaboration with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventories.
GaN Power ICsSiC Power Devices32-bit MCUsGigaDevice Semiconductor Inc., Navitas Semiconductor Corp.Semiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

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NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Wed, Dec 3

onsemi and Innoscience sign MoU to collaborate on speeding global rollout of GaN power portfolio

Tue, Dec 2

Wolfspeed receives $698.6m in cash tax refunds

Fri, Nov 28

Infineon’s CoolGaN technology used in Anker’s new-generation 160W prime charger

Tue, Nov 25

Cornell upgrades lab with MOCVD system for next-gen nitride materials

Beneq launches Transform XP second-generation ALD platform

Beneq unveils Transmute high-throughput ALD tool for power, RF and μLED device production

Tue, Nov 18

Filtronic completes multi-year project to develop plastic QFN packaging for GaN devices

Wolfspeed launches 1200V silicon carbide six-pack power modules for E-mobility propulsion systems

Oxford Instruments’ plasma processing equipment enabling Coherent to ramp up 6-inch InP fabs

Mon, Nov 17

imec achieves record GaN breakdown exceeding 650V on Shin-Etsu Chemical’s 300mm QST substrate

Thu, Nov 13

Tower extends 300mm wafer bonding technology across SiPho and SiGe BiCMOS

SK keyfoundry accelerating development of SiC-based power semiconductor technology

Wed, Nov 12

Infineon’s CoolGaN technology used in Enphase’s new IQ9 solar microinverter

Tue, Nov 11

Wolfspeed’s 2.3kV LM Pack Module being integrated into Hopewind’s 950Vac Wind Power Converter

GlobalFoundries licenses TSMC’s 650V and 80V GaN technology

Wed, Nov 5

MACOM agrees exclusive license to manufacture products based on HRL’s 40nm T3L GaN-on-SiC process

Mon, Nov 3

Wolfspeed cuts quarterly loss after CapEx slashed during restructuring

Wed, Oct 29

Power GaN device market growing at 42% CAGR to $3bn by 2030

Tue, Oct 28

Skyworks and Qorvo to merge into $7.7bn-revenue RF, analog & mixed-signal semiconductor firm

Mon, Oct 27

GigaDevice and Navitas unveil Digital Power Joint Lab to accelerate high-efficiency power management deployment

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