European Semiconductor Trends
Key Trends in Europe
- Increased Investment: Initiatives like the European Chips Act aim to double Europe's global chip production share to 20% by 2030.
- Focus on Advanced Technologies: Silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN), and AI/IOT applications are driving innovation.
- Strengthening Supply Chains: Europe is fostering domestic production and reducing reliance on external suppliers.
European Companies Using Silicon for Semiconductors
- ASML Holding: Dutch photolithography system manufacturer essential for chip production.
- STMicroelectronics: Franco-Italian producer of silicon semiconductors for automotive and industrial sectors.
- Infineon Technologies: German manufacturer specializing in power semiconductors and system solutions.
- NXP Semiconductors: Dutch company focused on secure connectivity solutions.
- Nordic Semiconductor: Norwegian specialist in wireless communication solutions for IoT.
- X-FAB Silicon Foundries: German foundry providing analog and mixed-signal silicon-based services.
- Soitec: French provider of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers.
- AMS AG: Austrian developer of sensor solutions and analog ICs.
- Dialog Semiconductor: UK-based producer of mixed-signal ICs for power management.
- Nexperia: Dutch maker of discrete and MOSFET components.