Infineon is poised to revolutionize the rapidly expanding GaN market with its innovative GaN 300 mm technology. By utilizing its existing large scale 300 mm silicon manufacturing, Infineon aims to optimize capital efficiency in GaN production. The introduction of 300 mm GaN is expected to eventually bring about cost parity with silicon, marking a significant milestone in the industry.
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Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has announced the successful development of the world’s first 300 mm power gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology. This groundbreaking achievement, mastered in an existing and scalable high-volume manufacturing environment, is set to substantially drive the market for GaN-based power semiconductors. The technological advancement of chip production on 300 mm wafers, offering 2.3 times more chips per wafer compared to 200 mm wafers, will greatly enhance efficiency.
Power semiconductors based on GaN are quickly gaining popularity in a variety of industries, including industrial, automotive, consumer, computing, and communication applications. These applications include power supplies for AI systems, solar inverters, chargers, adapters, and motor-control systems. Advanced GaN manufacturing processes have led to improved device performance, providing end customers with benefits such as increased efficiency, smaller size, lighter weight, and lower overall cost. Additionally, the use of 300 mm manufacturing ensures superior customer supply stability through scalability.
“This remarkable success is the result of our innovative strength and the dedicated work of our global team to demonstrate our position as the innovation leader in GaN and power systems”, said Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon Technologies AG. “The technological breakthrough will be an industry game-changer and enable us to unlock the full potential of gallium nitride. Nearly one year after the acquisition of GaN Systems, we are demonstrating again that we are determined to be a leader in the fast-growing GaN market. As a leader in power systems, Infineon is mastering all three relevant materials: silicon, silicon carbide and gallium nitride”.
Infineon has achieved a major milestone by producing 300 mm GaN wafers on an integrated pilot line within its existing 300 mm silicon production in Villach, Austria. Drawing on its extensive expertise in 300 mm silicon and 200 mm GaN production, the company plans to expand its GaN capacity to meet market demand. With the growing GaN market projected to reach several billion US dollars by 2030, Infineon is well-positioned to play a significant role in shaping its future.
Infineon’s groundbreaking technological achievement showcases the company’s leadership in power systems and IoT on a global scale. The implementation of 300 mm GaN is set to enhance current solutions and open up new application fields, offering a more cost-effective value proposition and the ability to address a wider range of customer systems. The first 300 mm GaN wafers will be unveiled to the public at the electronica trade show in November 2024 in Munich.
The 300 mm GaN technology offers a major advantage in that it can make use of the existing 300 mm silicon manufacturing equipment. This is possible because the manufacturing processes for gallium nitride and silicon are very similar. Infineon’s high-volume silicon 300 mm production lines are well-suited for testing reliable GaN technology, which will enable faster implementation and efficient use of capital. Once fully scaled, 300 mm GaN production will help achieve cost parity with silicon on RDS(on) level, allowing for comparable pricing of Si and GaN products.
Introducing the 300 mm GaN, a significant achievement in Infineon’s ongoing commitment to innovation and its mission to drive decarbonization and digitalization.
Infineon in Brief
Infineon Technologies AG is a leading global semiconductor company specializing in power systems and IoT. With a workforce of approximately 58,600 employees, Infineon is dedicated to advancing decarbonization and digitalization through its cutting-edge products and solutions. In the 2023 fiscal year, the company achieved a revenue of around €16.3 billion. Infineon is publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market in the USA (ticker symbol: IFNNY).
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