- In May 2025, Infineon Technologies AG expanded its silicon carbide (SiC) portfolio with the launch of the CoolSiC™ JFET product family, designed to power the next generation of solid-state power distribution systems. These devices offer ultra-low conduction losses, robust short-circuit tolerance, and precise overvoltage control, making them ideal for demanding industrial and automotive applications. The development reflects the growing adoption of wide-bandgap materials such as SiC and GaN, which are increasingly favored over traditional GaAs for their superior efficiency, thermal stability, and switching performance in high-power and high-frequency environments
- In January 2025, VPEC (Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co., Ltd.), a leading supplier of high-quality GaAs EPI wafers, announced plans to expand its production capacity in response to surging global demand across RF, LED, and solar applications. This strategic move reflects the growing relevance of gallium arsenide (GaAs) in high-performance electronics, driven by the proliferation of 5G infrastructure, energy-efficient lighting, and advanced photovoltaic systems. GaAs wafers are prized for their high electron mobility, thermal stability, and efficiency, making them indispensable in sectors requiring high-frequency and high-power performance. VPEC’s expansion reinforces GaAs’s pivotal role in next-generation semiconductor technologies
- In November 2023, WIN Semiconductors earned the prestigious Gold Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), recognizing its outstanding commitment to transparent ESG practices. This accolade highlights WIN’s proactive engagement with stakeholders and its dedication to sustainable governance, including a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company has implemented the TCFD framework, formed a carbon reduction task force, and invested in employee welfare, gender equality, and industry-academia collaboration. This recognition underscores WIN’s leadership in embedding sustainability into its core operations—an increasingly vital benchmark in the global semiconductor landscape
- In October 2023, CML Microsystems Plc, a UK-based specialist in RF and mixed-signal semiconductors, completed its acquisition of Microwave Technology Inc. (MwT), a Silicon Valley-based leader in GaAs and GaN-based MMICs and hybrid amplifiers. This strategic move enhances CML’s product portfolio, R&D capabilities, and market reach, particularly in the RF and microwave sectors. MwT’s expertise in high-frequency compound semiconductors complements CML’s existing offerings, positioning the combined entity to capitalize on emerging global communications trends. The acquisition reflects broader industry consolidation and CML’s commitment to technological innovation and international expansion
- In August 2023, MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. announced the $125 million acquisition of Wolfspeed’s radio frequency (RF) business, comprising $75 million in cash and $50 million in restricted MACOM stock. The deal includes Wolfspeed’s advanced GaN-on-SiC product portfolio, a 100 mm GaN wafer fabrication facility in North Carolina (to be transferred within two years), and design and production assets across the U.S. and Malaysia. This acquisition significantly enhances MACOM’s capabilities in next-generation telecom infrastructure, aerospace, and military applications, while expanding its intellectual property portfolio with over 1,400 patents
