Sumitomo Electric: 2021 US to GaN device production for 5G: world's largest share of 70%

Sumitomo Electric: 2021 US to GaN device production for 5G: world’s largest share of 70%

Sumitomo Electric:

This is the first time Sumitomo Electric has produced GaN devices overseas.

Demand for mobile phone base stations will continue to increase even under the circumstances of the spread of new coronavirus infections.

Although it is increasing production capacity in Japan, it is planning to add the United States.

May 14, 2020 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun

Sumitomo Electric: Launching next-generation GaN devices for communication in the current term

In mobile communication, “the larger the frequency used, the larger the capacity and the speed of information communication” becomes.

GaN device:

Not only can it handle high-frequency signals used for high-capacity communication, but it also features low power consumption.

Sumitomo Electric:

The largest player with a 70% global market share due to its high productivity and stable performance.

5G Plus:

In 5G plus, which is next to 5G, a higher frequency signal is used, and therefore large capacity and high speed communication are required.

“The next-generation GaN device that Sumitomo Electric is developing is devising materials in order to further increase the applicable frequency.

Communication GaN: Device demand

The situation is expected to expand with the sophistication of information and communications.

In addition to launching next-generation products, we are working to expand production capacity at domestic bases and strengthen US production.

(Steel newspaper)