Mitsubishi Electric: Power semiconductor 12in. Wafer line: Started operation in November
-Compete with Infineon of Germany, STMicro of Switzerland, and Toshiba-
Mitsubishi Electric:
Demand for decarbonization is growing rapidly due to the electrification of automobiles and the expansion of the introduction of renewable energy.
At a semiconductor factory for power control in Hiroshima,
A 12-inch (300 mm) wafer line will be newly established.
The factory purchased from Sharp will be converted to power semiconductor manufacturing.
The operation is scheduled to start in November. Twice
Large diameter wafer production:
Large-diameter wafers lag behind Europeans.
Started to increase the diameter,
Along with increasing production
Aim for cost reduction.
Infineon Technologies, Germany:
The company is ahead in mass production of 12-inch wafers.
Swiss STMicroelectronics:
Switzerland’s STMicroelectronics is also building a 12-inch wafer factory in Italy.
Toshiba:
We are proceeding with the introduction of a 12-inch wafer compatible line in the existing factory in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Scheduled to start operation in the first half of FY2023.
Fuji Electric:
Continue to develop 12-inch technology.
On the other hand, the Malaysian factory will be diverted to the production of 8-inch wafers for power semiconductors.
For the time being, it plans to invest mainly in 8-inch models.
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