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STMicroelectronics is planning integrated silicon carbide substrate manufacturing facility on the Italian island of Sicily to support demand for SiC ICs from automotive and industrial customers.
“Production is expected to start in 2023, enabling a balanced supply of SiC substrate between internal and merchant supply,” said the company, which is planning to reach 40% internal substrate sourcing by 2024.
To be built alongside its existing SiC device fab in Catania, ST claims it will be the first in Europe with volume production of 150mm SiC epitaxial substrates. “ST is committed to develop 200mm wafers”, it added – the company is aiming to have a vertically integrated SiC business.
“The investment of €730m over five years will be supported financially by the State of Italy in the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and it will create around 700 direct additional jobs at full build-out,” said ST.