SiC Wafer Industry Overview
The degree of competition in the market studied is highly fragmented over the forecast period. The market studied comprises several global and regional players vying for attention in a fairly contested market space. Market incumbents have been continuously expanding their scales of operation by focusing on market expansions, innovations, and acquisitions. Market incumbents, such as Wolfspeed Inc., II-VI Incorporated, SK Siltron Co. Ltd, and Showa Denko KK, considerably influence the overall market. These firms have been continuously expanding their scales of operation by focusing on market expansions and acquisitions.
- January 2024 - Infineon Technologies AG, a global leader in power systems and IoT semiconductors, and Wolfspeed Inc., renowned for its expertise in silicon carbide technology, announced an extension and expansion of their long-term agreement for 150 mm silicon carbide wafers. Initially inked in February 2018, this agreement has now been bolstered with a multi-year capacity reservation. This enhanced collaboration fortifies Infineon's supply chain stability and addresses the surging demand for silicon carbide semiconductor products across automotive, solar, EV applications, and energy storage systems.
- January 2024 - Infineon Technologies AG inked a deal with silicon carbide (SiC) supplier SK Siltron CSS. As per the terms, SK Siltron CSS will supply Infineon with top-notch, competitively-priced 150-millimeter SiC wafers, bolstering the production of SiC semiconductors. Moving forward, SK Siltron CSS is set to be instrumental in aiding Infineon's shift to a 200-millimeter wafer diameter.
SiC Wafer Market Leaders
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Wolfspeed Inc.
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Coherent Corp. (II-VI Incorporated)
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Xiamen Powerway Advanced Material Co.
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STMicroelectronics (Norstel AB)
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Resonac Holdings Corporation
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order