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Saturday 7 June 2025

Wolfspeed's looming collapse threatens CG Power's India OSAT ambitions

A potential bankruptcy filing by US-based silicon carbide (SiC) wafer maker Wolfspeed is stirring concern across the global semiconductor supply chain and could derail key plans by...

Thursday 5 June 2025

Japan's silicon carbide ambitions falter amid oversupply and global pressure

Japan, once a trailblazer in silicon carbide (SiC) research and pilot production, is facing a critical turning point. While renowned for its precision and long-standing technological...

Wednesday 4 June 2025

SiC wafer market growth slows to 20% in 2025 amid fierce Chinese competition

The silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor market—once seen as a pillar of the EV revolution—is now facing mounting challenges. Weaker-than-expected electric vehicle...

Wednesday 4 June 2025

From displays to chips: BOE founder's new bet heads for Hong Kong Listing

Beijing ESWIN Technology Group, a relatively obscure chip design firm, has quietly made a major move that could reshape China's semiconductor...

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Exclusive: Renesas to sell near-new SiC gear as EV pivot clouds Taiwan partnerships

Renesas Electronics is reportedly exiting its silicon carbide (SiC) initiative, with Japanese media confirming the company has canceled plans for mass production in early 2025 and...

Monday 2 June 2025

Trump holds reins on Wolfspeed's future as foreign buyers balk at 'Made in USA' cost burden

Wolfspeed, the US leader in silicon carbide (SiC) materials and a key player in the power semiconductor supply chain, has denied recent bankruptcy rumors. However, delays in receiving...

Monday 2 June 2025

Renesas scraps SiC production plan amid rising Chinese challenge

Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics has scrapped its plan to mass-produce silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, originally set to begin in early 2025 at its Takasaki plant...

Monday 2 June 2025

Wolfspeed's missteps fuel decline as China closes silicon carbide gap

Wolfspeed, once the dominant supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) materials, is now grappling with financial distress as its market lead continues to erode. Just five years ago, the...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

VisEra eyes AR and silicon photonics with next-gen metasurface tech

VisEra Technologies, the optical component arm of TSMC, announced plans to accelerate development of next-generation optical technologies in 2025, with a focus on metasurfaces and...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

FOCI advances 1.6T optical module validation as LPO and CPO poised to coexist

As data transmission and exchange volumes skyrocket, high-speed connectivity has emerged as a defining trend in the tech landscape. FOCI Fiber Optic Communications, a leading player...

Monday 26 May 2025

Xiaomi takes the long road on custom chips as Qualcomm shrugs off the XRing O1

Xiaomi has unveiled its new in-house smartphone processor, the XRing O1, positioning it as a direct competitor to flagship system-on-chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Designed with...

Monday 26 May 2025

Xiaomi takes aim at MediaTek with 3nm XRing O1 breakthrough

Xiaomi's launch of the XRing O1 at its "New Starting Point" event in Beijing marked more than just a new chip release—it was a direct challenge...

Monday 26 May 2025

India roundup: Taiwan-India silicon ties and the global chip chessboard

Taiwan and India are deepening their industrial ties as Foxconn, Inventec, Phison, and Sino-American Silicon expand their India investments; however, TSMC had previously turned down...

Friday 23 May 2025

ACME Electronics holds steady as Wolfspeed's bankruptcy clouds global SiC supply chain

The global silicon carbide (SiC) supply chain is facing renewed turbulence, driven by weakening EV demand, aggressive market entry by...

Friday 23 May 2025

Wolfspeed's stumble opens the door to China's SiC ambitions

In a development that has sent shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry, US-based silicon carbide (SiC) leader Wolfspeed...

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