As the world is shifting to silicon carbide, Wolfspeed has taken it to the next level. Our new Gen 4 technology platform is here, delivering: ⚡ More efficiency: Delivering up to a 21% reduction in on-resistance at operating temperatures for soft and hard switching application ⚡ Better system cost: Streamlining design processes to reduce development time ⚡ More durability: Built to withstand extreme conditions, even at high altitudes And with 200mm wafer technology, we’re scaling silicon carbide like never before. Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio shares more about our Gen 4 technology in this article featured in Power Electronics News: https://bit.ly/4jUPqaD #SiliconCarbide #Innovation #PowerElectronics #EV #AI #RenewableEnergy #Wolfspeed
Wolfspeed
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Durham, North Carolina 102,871 followers
Creators of the world’s most advanced silicon carbide technology. We will bring you The Power To Make It Real.
About us
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide technologies that power the world’s most disruptive innovations. As the pioneers of silicon carbide, and creators of the most advanced semiconductor technology on earth, we are committed to powering a better world for everyone. Through silicon carbide material, Power Modules, Discrete Power Devices and Power Die Products targeted for various applications, we will bring you The Power to Make It Real. Learn more at www.wolfspeed.com. View our social media community guidelines: https://www.wolfspeed.com/legal/social-media-community-guidelines/
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http://www.wolfspeed.com
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- Industry
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, North Carolina
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Silicon Carbide Power Switching Devices, Semiconductor Products, Gallium Nitride RF/Wireless Devices, Semiconductors, RF Devices, Power Devices, Wide bandgap semiconductor technology, Silicon Carbide, and GaN-on-SiC
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Our 2.2 million-square-foot silicon carbide materials fab is nearly complete and will create ~1,800 jobs for the local community at full capacity. Wolfspeed's investment in Siler City, NC is a key part of the push to protect American IP, support domestic manufacturing and is a major step toward driving the electrification of everything. Learn more about this exciting milestone in U.S. manufacturing in this article from Axios Raleigh: https://bit.ly/4hJX3in #Wolfspeed #MadeInAmerica #Semiconductors #DomesticManufacturing #EVInnovation #FutureOfTech
Wolfspeed nears completion of its $5 billion factory in Chatham County
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EVs, AI data centers, and other advanced power applications depend on silicon carbide—and Wolfspeed is ramped and ready to deliver. Our 200mm silicon carbide wafer technology has proven benefits: ✅ ~80% more chips per wafer ✅ 54% lower projected die costs by 2030 ✅ More applications across critical industries We believe in accelerating progress to drive innovation, ensure national security, and strengthen American’s semiconductor leadership. Check out the latest article from our Powerful Perspectives series, by our own Frank Ferrante, VP, Automotive Sales: https://bit.ly/3Esz3SF #Wolfspeed #SiliconCarbide #EVs #PowerElectronics #Innovation #Electrification
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In today’s fast-moving, tech-driven world, curiosity and continuous learning are essential values for our CIO, Priya Almelkar. At Wolfspeed, IT plays a critical role in accelerating business change and driving our competitive edge. We are constantly innovating—evolving our processes, testing our equipment, and producing 200mm silicon carbide at mass scale. This technology is fueling rapid advancements in AI, e-mobility, renewable energy, and more. A strong data foundation makes it all possible—something Priya and her team have been shaping for years. Hear more from Priya’s perspective in this Deloitte article in The Wall Street Journal: https://bit.ly/3EkCbQx #TechLeadership #WomenInTech #AI #Data
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We share the US administration's priorities to grow and keep innovation and manufacturing in the US. We revolutionized the semiconductor industry by pioneering #siliconcarbide and investing billions in domestic manufacturing and jobs in NC & NY. We look forward to continuing to Make it Real in America.
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Electrification is not only about cutting emissions— it’s also about efficiency, reliability, and innovation. Silicon carbide is the game-changer for the e-mobility sector. Learn more about how we’re driving the transformation of industrial e-mobility from land to sea, and sky: https://bit.ly/4gcQm7i
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Power your next breakthrough with Gen 4 silicon carbide MOSFET technology ⚡ At Wolfspeed, we’re transforming power electronics with solutions that drive real-world impact. Our fourth-generation silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology redefines performance across critical applications—from extending EV range, maximizing energy efficiency in industrial systems, and enabling innovation in emerging fields like avionics and eVTOL aircraft. This technology delivers higher efficiency, power density, and unmatched system performance even in the harshest environments, while reducing system costs. Discover the benefits of Gen 4 MOSFETs —download the whitepaper today: https://bit.ly/3Cpc3mN #SiliconCarbide #PowerElectronics #Innovation #Wolfspeed #MOSFET
Gen 4 Silicon Carbide Technology White Paper | Wolfspeed
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Our superior 200mm silicon carbide technology is a critical material component for technological leadership in the U.S. as well as for national security interests. We’re working diligently with the new administration to meet necessary operational milestones, and we remain relentless in our pursuit of powering the world’s most disruptive innovations. We have the power to make America faster, safer and better - today, not tomorrow. Click here to read the full story featured in the Triangle Business Journal (subscription required): https://bit.ly/42tnx37 #siliconcarbide #MadeintheUSA #CHIPS #thepowertomakeitreal
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Wolfspeed is relentless in our pursuit of innovation to bring our superior silicon carbide solutions to critical high-power applications. Our new Gen 4 technology platform delivers breakthrough performance enhancements for EV powertrains, e-mobility, renewable energy systems, battery energy storage systems, AI data centers and more, via our highly efficient 200mm wafers. We believe producing the highest-quality silicon carbide and delivering it to customers quickly is not just good for the world – it’s also good for your business. Learn more about our new Gen 4 MOSFET technology platform in our latest press release: https://bit.ly/4gaGqv3
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At Wolfspeed, we’re building real solutions with the world’s most advanced silicon carbide technology. From creating the first U.S.-based silicon carbide corridor to the efficiency of our end-to-end substrate and power device fabrication, we’re delivering reliability and performance at a scale that’s never been seen before for e-mobility, renewable energy, industrial applications and more. 🌍⚡ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejHCJ_MQ #Innovation #Sustainability #Electrification #SiliconCarbide