# STMicroelectronics expands Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride capacity

STMicroelectronics is expanding its installed capacity for Silicon Carbide and starting production ramp-up for Gallium Nitride for RF devices. The company also announced a multi-year supply agreement with Cree.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-01-28
- Starts operating: 2019
- Status: announced
- Products: Silicon Carbide, Gallium Nitride
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [STMicroelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/21952.md)
- [MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/19715.md) (partner)
- [STMicroelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/21952.md) (partner)
- [Cree](https://endata.com/companies/23782.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [electronicsweekly.com](https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/st-expanding-capacity-2019-01/), 2019-01-28: "the expansion of our installed capacity for Silicon Carbide and the start of production ramp-up for Gallium Nitride for RF devices"
- [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/932787/000094787119000141/ss126934_6k.htm), 2019-02-25: "The expansion is designed to service the worldwide 5G Telecom buildout."

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