Shanghai Xin'ao and Soitec Announce Collaboration to Produce 200mm SOI Wafers

On May 26, 2014, Shanghai Xin'ao and the French company Soitec jointly announced that they had reached an agreement to establish an international partnership aimed at addressing the growing business needs of both companies in China and the global shortage of 200mm SOI capacity tailored for RF and power semiconductor applications. In addition to providing Soitec with world-class SOI wafer manufacturing capabilities in China, this agreement will also significantly boost the industrial-scale production capacity of SOI wafers. A key initial step in this collaboration is the establishment of an SOI ecosystem in China. The newly signed agreement between the two partners includes licensing and technology transfer arrangements. Accordingly, Xin'ao will adopt Soi

2014 Year 5 Moon 26 Day, Shanghai Xin'ao and France Soitec The companies jointly announced that they have reached an agreement to establish an international partnership aimed at addressing the growing business needs of both parties in China and the globally limited availability of [relevant services/products]. RF With power semiconductor applications 200mm SOI The contradiction between production capacities. In addition to this agreement, it... Soitec Offering first-class in China SOI In addition to wafer manufacturing capabilities, we will also enhance... SOI The first representative step in scaling up wafer production capacity is to establish a presence in China. SOI Ecosystem.

The newly signed agreement between the two partners includes licensing and technology transfer. Accordingly, Xin'ao will adopt... Soitec Proprietary Smart Cut Technology manufacturing Soitec of the 200mm SOI Wafer. Xin'ao will establish a high-volume production line. SOI The production and manufacturing line is directly geared toward the Chinese market. At the same time, Xin'ao also serves customers worldwide. Soitec Production 200mm SOI Wafer, to extend Soitec the supply chain. In addition to this initial collaboration, the two companies also plan to continue expanding the scope of their cooperation in the future, leveraging the synergies between them.

“We’re delighted to announce this collaboration, which, together with Novatix, expands the use of…” Soitec The technology ecosystem has enhanced our competitiveness. Soitec Chief Operating Officer Paul Boudre It was said, “While the two sides are paving the way for future cooperation, this collaboration is also strengthening…” Soitec In SOI Global leadership in the field and strengthened our presence in the Chinese market.

Soitec General Manager of the Communications and Power Devices Division Bernard Aspar The doctor said: “Besides...” Soitec Applied to RF The market SOI In addition to doubling product sales over the past two years, RF The product itself—RF switches for smartphones and tablets—is becoming increasingly popular. Partnering with Xinao will enable us to respond promptly to this growing demand.

Academician Wang Xi, Chairman of Xinao, stated: “China’s semiconductor market accounts for the global…” 60% , and Soitec Forming a strategic partnership enables us to expand our existing... SOI Market share, and help us embrace development in developing countries. SOI New opportunities for the ecosystem.

“Use” Soitec Technology will boost Xin'ao. SOI “The manufacturing sector has become a key player,” commented Dr. Zhang Feng, General Manager of Xinao. “On the other hand, this collaboration will also create complementary advantages with Xinao, further strengthening both parties.” SOI Competitiveness.

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