SK Keyfoundry ramps up SiC activity
SK Keyfoundry, an 8-inch pure-play foundry in Korea, is accelerating the development of SiC-based power semiconductor technology with the acquisition of SK Powertech, a key SiC player.
"The acquisition of SK Powertech, a specialist in SiC, marked a pivotal step for SK Keyfoundry in securing its own distinctive technological edge in the compound semiconductor field," said Derek D. Lee, CEO of SK Keyfoundry.
"By combining the core development capabilities of both companies and launching high-efficiency SiC power semiconductor process technologies and products, SK Keyfoundry aims to establish differentiated technological leadership in the rapidly growing global market for high-voltage and high-efficiency compound semiconductor applications."
Building on this foundation, SK Keyfoundry aims to provide SiC MOSFET 1200V process technologies by the end of 2025 and launching SiC-based power semiconductor foundry business in the first half of 2026.
In particular, the company plans to expand its process technology, focusing on high-voltage and high-efficiency applications such as electric vehicle powertrain systems, industrial power converters, and renewable energy inverters.
