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Thu, Oct 23

02:12Impact score 5
Wolfspeed hires Matthias Buchner as senior VP of global sales & chief marketing officer
Wolfspeed has appointed Matthias Buchner as Senior VP of Global Sales & Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to CEO Robert Feurle. This is a senior executive appointment focused on sales and marketing strategy. Neutral: This personnel change does not directly signal any immediate shift in production capacity, pricing, or supply availability for Wolfspeed's SiC products.
SiC SubstratesSiC Power DevicesWolfspeedSemiconductor Today

Wed, Oct 22

16:31Impact score 60
CGD partners with GlobalFoundries to supply single-chip ICeGaN power devices
CGD partners with GlobalFoundries to expand the supply chain for its ICeGaN power devices. This collaboration leverages GF's manufacturing capabilities to support CGD's fabless strategy. Bearish: Capacity expansion plans typically increase supply, putting downward pressure on spot prices.
GaN Power DevicesCambridge GaN Devices Ltd, GlobalFoundriesSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Fri, Oct 17

15:56Impact score 20
Skyworks expands Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with next-gen, high-efficiency and high-performance FEMs and BAW filters
Skyworks Solutions has expanded its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with new front-end modules (FEMs) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters aimed at enhancing range and coverage. This launch is part of the broader industry transition to Wi-Fi 7 technology, which is expected to drive demand for advanced RF components. Neutral: This is a standard product announcement that does not indicate a change in supply, demand, or pricing for existing components in the near term.
Wi-Fi 7 FEMsBAW FiltersSkyworks Solutions IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Wed, Oct 15

18:07Impact score 15
Navitas supporting 800VDC power architecture for NVIDIA’s next-gen AI factory computing platforms
Navitas Semiconductor announced progress in developing 800VDC GaN and SiC power devices to support NVIDIA's next-generation AI factory computing platform power architecture. This is a long-term R&D milestone aligning with the high-power demands of advanced AI data centers. Neutral: This is a technology validation for Navitas's product roadmap but does not indicate any immediate supply, demand, or pricing shift for power semiconductors.
GaN Power ICsSiC Power SemiconductorsNavitas Semiconductor CorpSemiconductor TodayTechnical
17:53Impact score 15
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor supports 800VDC power architecture
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor announced it is supporting NVIDIA's new 800 VDC power architecture for next-generation AI data centers. This architecture targets megawatt-scale racks to handle growing AI workloads. Neutral: This is a technology announcement confirming AOS's product roadmap alignment with a major industry trend, but it does not indicate immediate changes to supply, demand, or pricing for its components.
Discrete Power DevicesWide-Bandgap Power DevicesPower Management ICsAlpha and Omega Semiconductor LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical
01:37Impact score 15
Renesas’ GaN-based power devices supporting NVIDIA’s 800V direct current power architecture
Renesas announced its GaN-based power devices are supporting NVIDIA's newly announced 800V DC power architecture for AI infrastructure. This collaboration aims to improve power efficiency for next-generation AI data centers. Neutral: This is a technology validation and partnership announcement with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for GaN components.
GaN Power DevicesRenesas Electronics CorpSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Oct 7

16:56Impact score 15
Imec launches 300mm GaN program to develop low- and high-voltage power devices and reduce manufacturing costs
Imec has launched a 300mm GaN open innovation program with partners including AIXTRON, GlobalFoundries, KLA, Synopsys, and Veeco, targeting both low- and high-voltage power electronics. The initiative aims to develop advanced GaN-on-silicon technology and reduce manufacturing costs by leveraging larger wafer sizes. This is a long-term R&D effort with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
GaN Power DevicesAIXTRON, GlobalFoundries and 5 totalSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, Sep 30

18:44Impact score 25
Infineon adds 400V and 440V MOSFETs to CoolSiC portfolio
Infineon has expanded its CoolSiC MOSFET portfolio with new 400V and 440V-rated devices in TOLT, TOLL, TO-247-3, and TO-247-4 packages. This launch broadens the company's offering for high-efficiency power applications like server PSUs and solar inverters. Neutral: This is a standard product line expansion with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for existing components.
SiC MOSFETInfineon Technologies AGSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
16:55Impact score 55
Wolfspeed completes financial restructuring and emerges from Chapter 11 protection
Wolfspeed Inc. has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This process allows the company to continue operations with a restructured balance sheet. Watch: This removes immediate liquidation risk but does not directly alter SiC supply/demand dynamics; traders should monitor for potential changes in production or customer commitments.
SiC WafersSiC Power SemiconductorsWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings

Thu, Sep 25

20:39Impact score 15
Infineon and ROHM collaborating on silicon carbide power electronics packages
Infineon and ROHM have signed an MoU to collaborate on packages for SiC power semiconductors, aiming to serve as second sources for each other to increase customer procurement flexibility. The partnership focuses on ensuring compatibility and interchangeability of packages for applications like on-board chargers and data centers. Neutral: This long-term collaboration improves supply chain resilience but does not immediately alter supply, demand, or pricing dynamics for SiC components.
SiC Power SemiconductorsInfineon Technologies AG, ROHM Co LtdSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Thu, Sep 11

17:16Impact score 60
Wolfspeed announces commercial launch of 200mm silicon carbide wafers
Wolfspeed Inc. announced the commercial launch of 200mm silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, marking a milestone in the industry's transition from silicon to SiC. This follows positive feedback from select customers who previously received the product. Bearish: The expansion of 200mm SiC capacity is expected to increase market supply, potentially putting downward pressure on SiC wafer prices.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) WafersWolfspeed Inc.Semiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Wed, Sep 10

03:28Impact score 20
Axcelis launches Purion Power Series+ ion implant platform for SiC power devices
Axcelis Technologies has launched the Purion Power Series+ ion implant platform, designed to improve performance and productivity for next-generation power devices like SiC. This is a new tool introduction for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Neutral: This is a capital equipment announcement with no immediate, quantifiable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
SiC Power DevicesAxcelis TechnologiesSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Sep 9

17:06Impact score 55
Wolfspeed’s reorganization plan approved by court
Wolfspeed has received court approval for its reorganization plan, a critical step in its financial restructuring process. The company is a major supplier of silicon carbide materials and devices used in electric vehicles and industrial power systems. Watch: The resolution of financial uncertainty could stabilize supply, but the restructuring process itself may introduce near-term operational risks.
SiC WafersSiC Power DevicesWolfspeed Inc.Semiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings

Fri, Sep 5

00:59Impact score 15
VisIC unveils Gen 2 D3GaN 650V power devices
VisIC Technologies has launched its second-generation (Gen 2) 650V D3GaN power devices, focusing on optimized RDS(ON) performance for energy efficiency. This is a roadmap update from a fabless GaN supplier, indicating continued technology iteration. Neutral: This is a standard product lifecycle update with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
GaN Power Transistors650V Power DevicesVisIC Technologies LtdSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Sep 2

20:28Impact score 10
X-FAB offering GaN-on-Si foundry, via open-access MPW, prototyping and production for XG035 dMode projects
X-FAB Silicon Foundries has introduced GaN-on-silicon foundry services for depletion-mode (dMode) devices on its XG035 platform, offering MPW, prototyping, and production. This expands the company's portfolio of wide-bandgap semiconductor processing technologies for fabless power chip designers. Neutral: This is a long-term capacity addition for a specialized technology segment, unlikely to cause immediate supply/demand shifts or price impacts for mainstream components.
GaN-on-Si Power DevicesX-FAB Silicon Foundries SESemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Sep 1

18:52Impact score 10
Nagoya University produces gallium oxide pn diodes with double current-handling capacity
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed gallium oxide pn diodes with double the current-handling capacity, overcoming a key material stability hurdle. This represents a significant R&D milestone for Ga2O3 power devices, which promise higher energy efficiency than silicon. Neutral: This is a long-term technology development with no immediate impact on commercial supply, pricing, or trading dynamics for existing components.
Power SemiconductorsWide Bandgap SemiconductorsSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Aug 28

23:16Impact score 10
Toshiba launches 650V third-generation SiC MOSFETs in TOLL package
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corp has launched three 650V third-generation SiC MOSFETs housed in general-purpose surface-mount TOLL packages. These devices utilize the latest generation chips.
SiC MOSFETToshiba Electronic Devices & Storage CorpSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Wed, Aug 27

20:06Impact score 15
Xscape and Tower unveil first optically pumped on-chip multi-wavelength laser platform for AI data-center fabrics
Tower Semiconductor and Xscape Photonics have announced the first prototype and validation kit for an on-chip, optically pumped multi-wavelength laser source built on Tower's PH18 platform, targeting AI data center interconnects. The development is backed by industry leaders NVIDIA and Cisco and aims to address bandwidth density and power efficiency challenges. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trading decisions for existing parts.
Silicon Photonics ChipsOptical InterconnectsTower Semiconductor Ltd, Xscape Photonics IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical
04:04Impact score 10
CGD appoints Robin Lyle as VP R&D
Fabless GaN semiconductor firm Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has appointed Robin Lyle, a 30-year power semiconductor industry veteran, as its Vice President of R&D. This move aims to strengthen the company's R&D leadership as it commercializes GaN-on-silicon power devices. Neutral: This is a company-specific R&D appointment with no immediate, direct impact on GaN component supply, demand, or pricing.
GaN Power TransistorsGaN ICsCambridge GaN Devices LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical
03:59Impact score 12
Toshiba and SICC sign MOU on silicon carbide power semi wafer collaboration
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage and Chinese SiC wafer supplier SICC have signed an MOU to explore collaboration on improving SiC wafer quality and expanding stable supply. The move aims to strengthen Toshiba's upstream supply chain for SiC power semiconductors, a key growth area. Neutral: This is a long-term strategic alignment with no immediate impact on wafer supply, pricing, or trading dynamics.
SiC WafersSiC Power SemiconductorsToshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corp, SICC Co LtdSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

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NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Thu, Oct 23

Wolfspeed hires Matthias Buchner as senior VP of global sales & chief marketing officer

Wed, Oct 22

CGD partners with GlobalFoundries to supply single-chip ICeGaN power devices

Fri, Oct 17

Skyworks expands Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with next-gen, high-efficiency and high-performance FEMs and BAW filters

Wed, Oct 15

Navitas supporting 800VDC power architecture for NVIDIA’s next-gen AI factory computing platforms

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor supports 800VDC power architecture

Renesas’ GaN-based power devices supporting NVIDIA’s 800V direct current power architecture

Tue, Oct 7

Imec launches 300mm GaN program to develop low- and high-voltage power devices and reduce manufacturing costs

Tue, Sep 30

Infineon adds 400V and 440V MOSFETs to CoolSiC portfolio

Wolfspeed completes financial restructuring and emerges from Chapter 11 protection

Thu, Sep 25

Infineon and ROHM collaborating on silicon carbide power electronics packages

Thu, Sep 11

Wolfspeed announces commercial launch of 200mm silicon carbide wafers

Wed, Sep 10

Axcelis launches Purion Power Series+ ion implant platform for SiC power devices

Tue, Sep 9

Wolfspeed’s reorganization plan approved by court

Fri, Sep 5

VisIC unveils Gen 2 D3GaN 650V power devices

Tue, Sep 2

X-FAB offering GaN-on-Si foundry, via open-access MPW, prototyping and production for XG035 dMode projects

Mon, Sep 1

Nagoya University produces gallium oxide pn diodes with double current-handling capacity

Thu, Aug 28

Toshiba launches 650V third-generation SiC MOSFETs in TOLL package

Wed, Aug 27

Xscape and Tower unveil first optically pumped on-chip multi-wavelength laser platform for AI data-center fabrics

CGD appoints Robin Lyle as VP R&D

Toshiba and SICC sign MOU on silicon carbide power semi wafer collaboration

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