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Thu, Mar 23

17:32Impact score 10
ROHM’s ultra-high-speed control IC technology maximizes performance of GaN switching devices
ROHM has developed an ultra-high-speed control IC technology designed to maximize the performance of GaN switching devices. This addresses the challenge of control IC speed becoming a bottleneck for GaN's high-speed switching characteristics. Neutral: This is a technical R&D milestone with no immediate, direct impact on supply, demand, or pricing for trading purposes.
GaN Power DevicesControl ICsROHM SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Mar 22

21:07Impact score 10
Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei set 160mW output record for single-chip UVC LED in 260–270nm germicidal range
Asahi Kasei and its subsidiary Crystal IS have demonstrated a next-generation single-chip UVC LED with a record 160mW output in the 260–270nm germicidal range, marking a 60% increase over their prior devices. This advancement represents a significant R&D milestone in improving the power and efficiency of germicidal LEDs. Neutral: This is a long-term technology development with no immediate, direct impact on trading dynamics, supply, or pricing for existing electronic components.
UVC LEDAsahi Kasei, Crystal IS IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical
18:45Impact score 20
EPC adds 15A and 25A devices to 100V power stage IC range
EPC has expanded its 100V eGaN power stage IC portfolio with the launch of two new devices: the 15A-rated EPC23104 and the 25A-rated EPC23103. This move broadens the company's offerings in the high-performance power conversion market. Neutral: This is a standard product line expansion with no immediate indication of supply constraints or direct pricing impact on existing components.
GaN Power Stage ICsEfficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC)Semiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Mar 21

06:04Impact score 15
ROHM’s silicon carbide devices chosen by Apex for new power module family
ROHM's silicon carbide MOSFETs and SBDs have been selected by Apex Microtechnology for its new family of power modules, including the SA310 three-phase module and SA110/SA111 half-bridge devices. This represents a design win for ROHM's SiC components in high-voltage motor drive and power applications. Neutral: This is a standard product adoption announcement with no immediate, quantifiable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
SiC MOSFETSiC SBDROHM Co., Ltd.Semiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Fri, Mar 17

00:06Impact score 10
Tower announces first heterogeneous integration of QD lasers on SiPho foundry platform
Tower Semiconductor and Quintessent announced the first heterogeneous integration of GaAs quantum dot lasers on Tower's PH18DB silicon photonics foundry platform. This is an R&D milestone demonstrating a path to co-packaging light sources with silicon photonic ICs, which are key for data center and AI interconnects. Neutral: This is a long-term technology development with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
硅光芯片激光器Tower Semiconductor, Quintessent IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Mar 15

17:18Impact score 60
Aehr receives $6.7m order for FOX WaferPak full-wafer contactors
Aehr Test Systems received a $6.7 million order for its FOX WaferPak full-wafer contactors from a lead SiC customer to support increased production capacity for EV power semiconductors. The order indicates strong, sustained demand from a major automotive supplier scaling SiC output. Bullish: This signals robust underlying demand for SiC devices, supporting pricing and volume expectations for the supply chain.
Silicon Carbide Power SemiconductorsAehr Test SystemsSemiconductor TodayCapacity Change

Thu, Mar 9

21:48Impact score 15
SiC power device market to grow 41.4% to $2.28bn in 2023
TrendForce projects the global SiC power device market to grow 41.4% YoY to $2.28bn in 2023, driven by partnerships between chipmakers like onsemi/Infineon and EV/renewable energy sectors. The EV segment alone accounted for $1.09bn (67.4%) of the market in 2022. Bullish: The report signals sustained, high demand growth for SiC components, primarily from automotive and energy applications, which could tighten supply and support pricing.
SiC Power Devicesonsemi, Infineon TechnologiesSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Wed, Mar 8

15:46Impact score 5
Lawrence Livermore chooses SemiQ’s silicon carbide diodes for particle accelerator project
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has selected SemiQ to supply silicon carbide diodes for a particle accelerator project. This represents a design win for SemiQ in a specialized, high-reliability application. Neutral: This single-project procurement has no discernible impact on broader SiC market supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
SiC DiodesSemiQ IncSemiconductor Today

Mon, Mar 6

17:50Impact score 10
CGD presents GaN-based power electronics at APEC
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) presented papers and demonstrations on GaN power electronics at APEC 2023. The article covers strategic views on sustainability and technology analysis, alongside showcasing reference designs and ecosystem partnerships. This is a routine R&D and marketing update with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing.
GaN Power TransistorsCambridge GaN Devices LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Mar 3

18:17Impact score 12
Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei announce lifetime characterization data for Klaran LA UVC LED
Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei have released lifetime data showing their Klaran LA UVC LED achieved over 10,000 hours of testing, supporting a projected L70 lifetime of 25,000 hours. This positions the product as a longer-lasting alternative to traditional low-pressure mercury lamps for germicidal applications. Neutral: This is a technical milestone for a specific product line but does not indicate a supply, demand, or pricing shift for the broader semiconductor market relevant to traders.
UVC LEDCrystal IS, Asahi KaseiSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Mar 2

21:38Impact score 10
Gallium Semiconductor releases nonlinear model library for GaN product portfolio
Gallium Semiconductor has released a library of 22 nonlinear models for its portfolio of GaN products, covering all its DFN plastic and ACC ceramic packaged devices. The models are validated with S-parameters and load-pull measurements to aid design engineers. Neutral: This is a design support tool release with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or production capacity.
GaN RF Power TransistorsGallium SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayTechnical
17:32Impact score 10
MACOM to demo 100G/lane optical link with linear drive interface at OFC
MACOM is demonstrating a 100Gbps per lane optical link using a linear drive interface at OFC 2023. This is a technology showcase for next-generation high-speed data center and telecom interconnects. The demonstration has no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for existing components.
Optical TransceiversLinear Drive ICsMACOM Technology Solutions Inc.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Feb 23

19:17Impact score 55
Transphorm’s product revenue grows 25% in December quarter
Transphorm reported Q3 FY2023 revenue of $4.5M, down slightly year-over-year but up 22% sequentially, exceeding its prior growth rate. The company specializes in high-voltage GaN FETs for power conversion. Watch: Strong sequential growth suggests rising demand for GaN power devices, but the flat year-over-year comparison and lack of specific supply/demand data make the price impact uncertain.
GaN FETsTransphorm IncSemiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings

Wed, Feb 15

21:42Impact score 10
VisIC demos efficient GaN-based 3-phase traction inverter with automotive-grade PMSM motor
VisIC Technologies has successfully demonstrated its 650V GaN half-bridge power module in a 3-phase traction inverter configuration, testing it with a PMSM motor at a major automotive OEM. This represents an R&D milestone for GaN technology's adoption in high-power automotive applications like electric vehicle drivetrains. Neutral: This is a technology validation with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trading dynamics.
GaN Power FETTraction InverterVisIC Technologies LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, Feb 14

00:46Impact score 58
Wolfspeed expands senior leadership team to support growth
Wolfspeed has promoted four global operations leaders to its senior leadership team to support its accelerated growth and capacity expansion plan. This move signals the company's commitment to scaling production of its silicon carbide and gallium nitride semiconductors. Bearish: The planned capacity expansion for SiC/GaN devices could increase market supply over the medium term, potentially easing pricing pressure.
SiC WafersSiC Power DevicesGaN RF DevicesWolfspeedSemiconductor TodayCapacity Change

Thu, Feb 9

23:28Impact score 58
Skyworks’ quarterly revenue falls during Android-related inventory consumption
Skyworks Solutions reported Q1 FY2023 revenue of $1.329bn, down 5.5% QoQ and 12% YoY, though exceeding estimates. The decline was attributed to ongoing inventory consumption, particularly in the Android smartphone market. Bearish: This signals sustained weakness in end-demand for smartphone components, pressuring pricing and inventory levels for related analog/RF chips.
RF Front-End ModulesAnalog SemiconductorsMixed-Signal SemiconductorsSkyworks Solutions IncSemiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings

Mon, Feb 6

21:03Impact score 58
Wolfspeed’s quarterly revenue falls 10% due to spare parts supply chain constraints plus weak 5G RF device demand
Wolfspeed reported Q2 FY2023 revenue of $216.1M, down 10% sequentially and at the low end of guidance, missing expectations. The decline was attributed to supply chain constraints for spare parts and weaker demand for 5G RF devices. Bearish: The report signals specific softness in GaN RF demand and operational challenges, potentially pressuring near-term pricing and sentiment for Wolfspeed's components.
SiC MaterialsSiC Power DevicesGaN RF DevicesWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings
16:59Impact score 10
MIT-led team demos full-color, vertically stacked RGB micro-LEDs
An MIT-led research team demonstrated a new method for creating full-color, vertically stacked RGB micro-LEDs, which could enable higher pixel density for AR/VR displays. This addresses the technical challenge of scaling down LEDs while maintaining performance, a key hurdle for next-generation near-eye devices. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or production capacity.
Micro-LEDDisplay Driver ICsSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Feb 3

16:17Impact score 45
MACOM to acquire OMMIC for €38.5m
MACOM Technology Solutions has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of French semiconductor manufacturer OMMIC SAS for €38.5 million. The acquisition aims to bolster MACOM's European presence and enhance its capabilities in GaAs and GaN-based RF and microwave technologies.
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This M&A consolidates specialized III-V semiconductor manufacturing capacity, potentially tightening supply for high-performance RF components used in defense and telecom markets.
GaAs MMICGaN MMICMACOM Technology Solutions, OMMIC SASSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Thu, Feb 2

20:04Impact score 60
ZF invests in Wolfspeed to support construction of largest SiC device fab
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has made a significant investment in Wolfspeed to support the construction of the world's largest 200mm silicon carbide device fab in Ensdorf, Germany. This partnership aims to secure SiC supply for the automotive and industrial sectors amid growing demand for electrification.
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This major capacity expansion could ease long-term supply constraints for SiC power devices, but the multi-year construction timeline means near-term market tightness persists.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETsSiC Power DevicesWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayCapacity Change

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