Driving the Future with SiC

The semiconductor industry is abuzz with discussions around silicon carbide (SiC) — a material poised to revolutionize power electronics. Global megatrends like sustainability, the rise of electric vehicles, and the growing demands of AI systems have made SiC essential for enabling efficient, high-performance solutions. At Entegris, we’ve embraced this momentum, working with industry-leading chipmakers to help make an impact in the SiC space.  Here’s a review of some of our exciting work around SiC over the past year. 

1. Strategic Partnership with onsemi

It’s difficult for SiC chipmakers to achieve their desired surface planarity using traditional methods. To this end, Entegris has partnered with onsemi to develop and supply materials for the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process. These will include slurries, pads, brushes, and post-CMP cleans, all of which will help the chipmaker increase yields and reduce defectivity.

Press Release: Learn more information about our partnership with onsemi. 

2. Driving Silicon Carbide Wafer Transition

As the SiC wafer manufacturing industry gains speed, chipmakers have begun moving from a six-inch to an eight-inch wafer diameter. This is practical for a number of reasons – it’s easier to get more yield from a wider wafer, and there’s an opportunity to repurpose underutilized infrastructure for manufacturing traditional eight-inch silicon wafers. As this process is not without challenges, manufacturers are turning to Entegris for our expertise.

Blog: Discover how Entegris is supporting the growth of larger SiC wafers. 

3. Highlighting Expertise with a Webinar

We hosted a webinar showcasing our experience tackling SiC challenges across the value chain. Our experts shared insights on subjects ranging from chemical mechanical planarization to wafer handling, epitaxy, and implant solutions. We were also able to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability with topics such as slurry recycling and wastewater management.

Webinar: Explore how Entegris is enabling SiC innovation. 

4. Hosting a Session at SEMICON Europa 

Our SiC session, Cultivating a Thriving SiC Market: Tackling Key Challenges Across the Value Chain, took place at SEMICON Europa and provided:

• Thought Leadership: Presentations from Porsche Consulting and Entegris, which set the stage for a dynamic exploration of the SiC ecosystem.

• Collaborative Panel: A panel discussion featuring Volkswagen, Soitec, Bosch, and STMicroelectronics, offering perspectives from across the value chain.

• Additional Insights: SEMI also interviewed Mark Puttock – Senior Director, Advanced Technology Engagements, Office of the CTO – where he explored the challenges of scaling up SiC power chip manufacturing from a material supplier’s perspective. This blog adds further depth to our thought leadership in SiC wafer manufacturing.

 Video: Watch our SEMICON Europa recap to feel the energy of this thriving market. 

5. Sponsoring Key Global Conferences

We also sponsored  global SiC conferences such as ICSCRM (U.S. edition) and APCSCRM (Asian edition). These events allowed us to showcase our expertise as a trusted materials supplier in the burgeoning SiC semiconductor industry.

These initiatives demonstrate Entegris’ commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and delivering thought leadership on SiC. Together, we’re not just meeting the demand for efficient power electronics — we’re helping to shape the future of this vital industry.

To learn more about how Entegris is adding to the success of SiC power electronics, read our white paper, “Solving CMP Challenges in High-Volume SiC Production.”