Wolfspeed

Wolfspeed

Wolfspeed is a pioneer in silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies, providing materials and devices that enable smaller, lighter, and more efficient power and RF solutions. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the company focuses on advancing wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies that are transforming how energy is converted, stored, and used.

Its portfolio includes SiC wafers and epitaxy, MOSFETs, Schottky diodes, and power modules designed for applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, industrial drives, aerospace, and data center infrastructure. Wolfspeed’s RF devices support telecommunications, radar, and satellite systems.

The company is recognized as one of the driving forces behind the industry’s move from silicon to SiC. Its Mohawk Valley facility is among the largest 200 mm SiC fabrication plants in the world, giving Wolfspeed the capacity to meet rising demand and support the transition to SiC power devices at scale.

Wolfspeed maintains a vertically integrated manufacturing process, from growing SiC substrates to producing finished devices. This integration allows the company to control quality and yield while ensuring supply chain reliability. The result is faster innovation and a steady flow of next-generation products for customers.

By working closely with automotive manufacturers, renewable energy developers, and industrial technology leaders, Wolfspeed is helping to enable more efficient energy use worldwide. Its technology supports the design of systems that waste less energy, run cooler, and deliver higher performance, all of which are critical to building a more sustainable future.

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