Mitsubishi Electric boosts power semiconductor production

SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY Mitsubishi Electric boosts power semiconductor production

2024-10-16 From Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 1 min Reading Time

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Mitsubishi Electric is paving the way for a greener future by ramping up production of power semiconductor chips. With their new 12-inch wafer technology, they're ensuring a stable supply to support the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

A closer look at the process: Dicing a 12-inch wafer to produce high-performance chips. Learn more about this here.(Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation) — A closer look at the process: Dicing a 12-inch wafer to produce high-performance chips. Learn more about this here.
(Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that its Power Device Works' Fukuyama Factory has begun large-scale supply of power semiconductor chips made from 12-inch silicon (Si)wafers for the assembly of semiconductor modules, effective immediately. The advanced Si power-semiconductor modules will initially be used in consumer products. Going forward, Mitsubishi Electric expects to contribute to green transformation (GX) by providing a stable and timely supply of semiconductor chips to meet the growing demand for energy-saving power-electronics devices in various applications.

The Fukuyama Factory processes wafers for the production of Si power-semiconductors. The factory is playing a key role in Mitsubishi Electric's medium-term plan to double its wafer processing capacity for Si power- semiconductors by fiscal 2026 compared to five years earlier. By supplying large quantities of 12-inch Si wafers for power semiconductor chips, the company will ensure stable production of advanced Si power-semiconductor modules for energy-saving power-electronics equipment.

Line for processing 12-inch Si wafers (8-inch wafer on right).(Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation) — Line for processing 12-inch Si wafers (8-inch wafer on right).
(Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)

Power semiconductors are key devices that contribute to decarbonization thanks to their highly efficient control of electrical power. In particular, Si power-semiconductors are critical to many sectors of the power semiconductor market, including electric vehicles, consumer appliances, industrial equipment, renewable energy and railway traction systems. Demand for these semiconductors is growing and is expected to continue increasing.

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