STMicroelectronics to build 5 billion euro silicon carbide facility in Catania, Italy

STMicroelectronics announced a new high-volume 200mm silicon carbide manufacturing facility for power devices and modules, including test and packaging, to be built in Catania, Italy. The multi-year investment program is projected at 5 billion euros, with 2 billion euros support from the Italian government under the EU Chips Act.

“The fully integrated capabilities unlocked by the Silicon Carbide Campus in Catania will contribute significantly to ST’s SiC technology leadership for automotive and industrial customers through the next decades.”newsroom.st.com

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