Infineon plans world's first high-volume production of gallium nitride chips in Austria
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Semiconductor manufacturer Infineon plans to build the world's first factory in Austria for gallium nitride power semiconductors, which will be produced in large volumes on wafers with a diameter of 300 millimeters. The company aims to reach a new stage in the production of these components with this project.
Gallium nitride is a material that is becoming increasingly important in power electronics. Chips made from this material can convert electricity more efficiently and are smaller than conventional silicon components. They are used, for example, in chargers, power supplies, and applications for electromobility and renewable energy.
Until now, gallium nitride semiconductors have mostly been manufactured on smaller wafers. The shift to 300-millimeter wafers is considered an important step in the industry because more chips can be produced simultaneously on a larger area. As a result, costs per component generally decrease.
For Austria, the project is of particular significance, as Infineon already operates a large site in the country. The planned factory would further strengthen the site as a center of semiconductor production. Details on the exact timeline and the number of new jobs were not available in all specifics at the time of reporting.
Sources: heise online
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