# Bosch establishes SiC power semiconductor pilot line in Reutlingen

Bosch has established a pilot production line for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors at its semiconductor plant in Reutlingen, Germany. The company has invested a triple-digit million euro amount and plans to deliver first samples to customers in 2020.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-10-08
- Where: Reutlingen, Germany
- Starts operating: 2020
- Status: under construction
- Products: silicon carbide power semiconductors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Bosch](https://endata.com/companies/1725.md)

## Sources

- [eenewseurope.com](https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/bosch-to-enter-production-of-sic-power-semiconductors/), 2019-10-08: "The higher efficiency of these components compared with silicon transistors would extend their range by 6 %."

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