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Rohm to supply silicon carbide semiconductors for AI servers
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 08:30 PM
Kazuhide Ino, a Managing Executive Officer at Rohm, announced that the company will supply silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors for use in AI servers.
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Japanese power chipmaker Rohm is expanding its silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor business to target the rapidly growing AI server market. Executive Managing Director Kazuhide Ino confirmed the company will supply these advanced chips to manage the extreme power demands of generative AI infrastructure. Unlike traditional silicon, SiC semiconductors offer superior efficiency and heat resistance, which is critical for reducing electricity consumption and cooling costs in next-generation data centers.
This strategic pivot aims to diversify Rohm’s revenue beyond electric vehicles. The company targets a 30% global market share in SiC power chips by 2030 and is executing a 510 billion yen investment plan through 2027, including a new production facility in Miyazaki Prefecture. Commercial supply for AI applications is expected to ramp up by 2025, positioning the firm as a critical hardware provider for the high-performance computing sector.
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