Infineon Applied sciences and Wolfspeed have introduced the enlargement and extension of their current long-term 150mm silicon carbide wafer provide settlement, initially signed in February 2018. The prolonged partnership features a multi-year capability reservation settlement. It contributes to Infineon’s normal provide chain stability and issues the rising demand for silicon carbide semiconductor merchandise for automotive, photo voltaic and EV functions and power storage techniques.
“Because the demand for silicon carbide gadgets continues to extend, we’re following a multi-source technique to safe entry to a high-quality, world and long-term provide base of 150mm and 200mm SiC wafers. Our extended partnership with Wolfspeed additional strengthens Infineon’s provide chain resilience for the approaching years,” mentioned Jochen Hanebeck, a CEO of Infineon Applied sciences. “We’ve been working with Wolfspeed for greater than 20 years to deliver the promise of silicon carbide to the automotive, industrial and power markets, and to assist prospects use this energy-efficient expertise to foster decarbonisation.”
The adoption of silicon carbide-based energy options is quickly rising throughout a number of markets. Silicon carbide options allow smaller, lighter, cheaper designs, changing power extra effectively to unlock new clear power functions. To assist these rising markets higher, Infineon is constantly diversifying its provider base to safe entry to high-quality silicon carbide substrates.
“Wolfspeed is the world’s chief in silicon carbide manufacturing. We’re the catalyst within the business transition to silicon carbide, offering high-quality supplies to key prospects like Infineon, a number one provider in each the automotive and industrial markets, whereas additionally scaling our capability footprint,” mentioned Wolfspeed’s president and CEO Gregg Lowe. “Business estimates point out demand for silicon carbide gadgets, in addition to the supporting materials, will develop considerably via 2030, representing a $20 billion annual alternative. We’re more than happy to proceed our partnership with Infineon and to function a significant provider of silicon carbide wafers within the years forward.”
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