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

What happened

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.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 15/100

Affected components and suppliers

GaN Power Devices
AIXTRONGlobalFoundriesKLA CorpSynopsysVeeco
R&Dmanufacturing-costtechnology-milestone

Source and time

Source: Semiconductor Today · 10/7/2025 · View original source

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