SweGaN Begins GaN on SiC Wafer Deliveries

Swedish epitaxial specialist SweGaN is making significant strides in the semiconductor industry by starting to ship wafers with gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN on SiC) for high power RF applications in next-generation 5G Advanced networks.

The company has recently secured three major agreements for its QuanFINE GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers from telecoms and defense companies, resulting in a doubling of its order intake to SEK17m (€1.5m).

Located in Linköping, Sweden, SweGaN's new plant boasts a capacity of 40,000 100/150mm wafers and has already begun shipping its initial products. Furthermore, the company has successfully completed the first QuanFINE epiwafer customer qualification program with a device manufacturer.

Dr. Jr-Tai Chen, CEO at SweGaN, expressed his excitement about the company's progress, stating, "Today we celebrate three significant milestones that signal SweGaN’s transition from a pure R&D company to a rigorous global semiconductor manufacturer."

Chen also highlighted the growing momentum in the telecom industry towards upgrading technology to 5G Advanced, emphasizing how SweGaN's patented QuanFINE buffer-free GaN-on-SiC material is ideally positioned to meet the stringent technical requirements of the new technology, particularly in terms of device efficiency and thermal management. This technology is not only applicable to the new Telecom standard 5G Advanced but also aligns with the increasing demands for enhanced sensing capabilities in defense applications. The recent framework orders are expected to expedite product development and production ramp-up, enabling SweGaN to capitalize on market opportunities in both the Telecom and Defense sectors.