Fuji Electric: Will mass-produce 300mm wafers of power semiconductors by 2021

According to the LIMO website, recently, Fuji Electric mentioned the mass production of power semiconductor 300mm wafers for the first time in the second quarter of 2019 financial statements briefing.

The spokesman said that in response to the large-scale demand of automobiles and the industry, Fuji Electric is actively promoting research and development, "but considering the need to overcome large performance differences, technically need to wait another 2 to 3 years", implying that the volume will be achieved around 2021. Production.

Previously, Infineon has achieved mass production of 300mm power semiconductor wafers at the Dresden plant, and invested 1.6 billion euros to build a plant in Villach, Austria, with mass production scheduled to begin in 2021. In addition, Bosch, ON Semiconductor is also actively carrying out mass production of 300mm power semiconductor wafers. Japan's Fuji Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Nuts and other companies have not moved.

It is reported that due to the impact of the exchange rate and the decline in demand, the sales of Fuji Electric's electronic equipment business in 19 years are expected to decline from 150.3 billion yen to 136 billion yen, and annual profit is expected to fall from 17.5 billion yen to 11.6 billion yen.