SweGaN reports multiple orders for GaN-on-SiC epi wafers
SweGaN AB, a Swedish semiconductor manufacturer that makes GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers, reports orders for its QuanFINE epiwafers worth around €1.5M (17M SEK) in the first half of 2024. These include three large frame agreements from undisclosed major telecom and defence market players.
The company has reported a 100 percent YoY order increase and began deliveries from its new high-capacity facility in Linköping, Sweden. In addition, the semiconductor manufacturer has announced a newly completed QuanFINE epiwafer customer qualification with a device manufacturer.
“Today we celebrate three significant milestones that signal SweGaN’s transition from a pure R&D company to a rigorous global semiconductor manufacturer.” said Jr-Tai Chen, CEO at SweGaN. “Currently, there is a strong momentum in the telecom industry to upgrade technology from 5G to 5G Advanced."
He added." SweGaN's patented QuanFINE buffer-free GaN-on-SiC material is well-suited to meet the demanding technical requirements of the new technology, particularly in terms of device efficiency and thermal management. This applies to the new telecom standard 5G Advanced, as well as the strong demands for enhanced sensing capability in defense applications. The new framework orders will accelerate product development and production ramp-up enabling SweGaN to tap the market opportunities in both the telecom and defence sectors.”
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