The European Commission has approved a €500 million (4.06 billion yuan) direct funding package from the Czech government to support onsemi in building Europe's first 8-inch vertical silicon carbide (SiC) factory in Roznov.
This landmark facility represents a total investment of €1.64 billion and will encompass the entire production process from wafer manufacturing to chip packaging. Scheduled to commence commercial operations in 2027, it is poised to become a core hub for high-efficiency power electronics in Europe, supplying critical SiC components for electric vehicles and industrial automation.
The substantial subsidy is contingent on several key commitments from onsemi that underline the fab's strategic importance:
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Positively impacting the broader EU semiconductor value chain.
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Focusing on R&D for next-generation 8-inch SiC technology.
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Prioritizing EU high-priority orders during chip shortages, as per the European Chips Act.
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Developing education programs to grow the European SiC talent pool.
SiC, a cornerstone of third-generation semiconductors, is crucial for enhancing power efficiency and is in high demand within strategic sectors like new energy and energy storage.
ICgoodFind: This major investment fills a critical gap in Europe's SiC supply chain, significantly boosting its self-reliance in a vital semiconductor segment.
