11.02.21
onsemi announced that it has completed its acquisition of GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT), a producer of silicon carbide (SiC). The acquisition enhances onsemi’s ability to secure and grow supply of SiC.
onsemi’s customers will benefit from GTAT’s experience in crystalline growth as well as its technical capabilities and expertise in the development of wafering-ready SiC. SiC is a key component of next-generation semiconductors that provide technical benefits and improve system efficiency in many applications, including electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging and energy infrastructure.
onsemi intends to scale and accelerate GTAT’s development of SiC to assure customers supply of critical components and further commercialize intelligent power technologies.
“As we move to a carbon free economy, SiC technology is a key driver to enable zero emissions in high efficiency electric vehicles, renewable energy and charging infrastructure,” said Hassane El-Khoury, president and chief executive officer of onsemi. “By integrating GTAT, onsemi can now provide end-to-end power solutions from SiC crystal growth to fully integrated intelligent power modules.”
onsemi plans to invest in expanding GTAT’s manufacturing facilities, supporting research and development efforts to advance 150mm and 200mm SiC crystal growth technology, while also investing in the broader SiC supply chain, including fab capacity and packaging.
onsemi’s customers will benefit from GTAT’s experience in crystalline growth as well as its technical capabilities and expertise in the development of wafering-ready SiC. SiC is a key component of next-generation semiconductors that provide technical benefits and improve system efficiency in many applications, including electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging and energy infrastructure.
onsemi intends to scale and accelerate GTAT’s development of SiC to assure customers supply of critical components and further commercialize intelligent power technologies.
“As we move to a carbon free economy, SiC technology is a key driver to enable zero emissions in high efficiency electric vehicles, renewable energy and charging infrastructure,” said Hassane El-Khoury, president and chief executive officer of onsemi. “By integrating GTAT, onsemi can now provide end-to-end power solutions from SiC crystal growth to fully integrated intelligent power modules.”
onsemi plans to invest in expanding GTAT’s manufacturing facilities, supporting research and development efforts to advance 150mm and 200mm SiC crystal growth technology, while also investing in the broader SiC supply chain, including fab capacity and packaging.