“This partnership empowers Hyundai Motor and Kia to stabilise its semiconductor supply,” said Hyundai head of strategy Heung Soo Kim. “Infineon stands as a valued strategic partner, boasting steadfast production capabilities and distinct technological prowess within the power semiconductor market.”
With the expansion of its Kulim fab in Malaysia, which the vehicle makers partly pay for, Infineon claims that it will have the world’s largest 200mm SiC power fab.
It also has silicon carbide manufacturing capacity in Villach, Austria, and plans to expand capacity in Dresden.
This is one of many deals between SiC component makers and car companies, who are scrambling to harden supply chains for their electric vehicles.
Some others are:
Rohm signs $1bn silicon carbide supply deal with Vitesco
Electronica: OnSemi reveals electric vehicle SiC deal (and Stellantis-Infineon SiC MoU)
Rohm teams with automotive parts maker for SiC electric vehicle drives
Photo, from left to right: Jason Chae (v-p semiconductor strategy Hyundai Motor Company), Heung Soo Kim (head of global strategy Hyundai), Peter Schiefer (Infineon automotive president, Peter Schaefer (ev-p of automotive marketing Infineon)
