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  X-FAB [Posting: 2025.08.22] X-FAB has established itself as a specialized foundry in analog, mixed-signal, high-voltage (HV), MEMS, and SiC technologies , distinguishing its strategy from large-scale competitors focused on cutting-edge nodes. Instead of competing at the most advanced geometries, X-FAB has built its business around legacy and specialty processes ranging from 1.0µm to 110nm , where demand remains steady. This positioning has made the company a trusted partner in markets that demand high reliability and durability , particularly automotive electronics, industrial control chips, and medical sensors. One of X-FAB’s defining capabilities is its ability to deliver automotive-grade (Grade-0) qualified processes . Its 110nm BCD-on-SOI platform and SiC-based power semiconductor technologies are increasingly critical as the shift to electric and autonomous vehicles accelerates. In parallel, the company leverages MEMS and RF-SOI platforms to expand into wireless communica...

  Infineon [Posting: 2025.05.05] Infineon, the No. 1 automotive semiconductor company in the world, forms a "top-three" system alongside NXP and STMicroelectronics . With its own in-house fabs, Infineon is vertically integrating its power semiconductor production , while also partnering with foundry TSMC to manufacture high-performance MCUs using 28nm + RRAM (Resistive RAM) technology —pursuing both internal and external manufacturing to drive revenue. Additionally, together with TSMC, Bosch, and NXP, Infineon is establishing ESMC (European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) in Dresden, Germany , planning to begin production by 2027 using 12/16nm FinFET and 22/28nm CMOS process nodes . This represents a strategic initiative to expand in-vehicle semiconductor fab capacity within Europe. Focusing on automotive MCUs and power semiconductors , Infineon is aiming to secure the supply of core components such as controllers and power modules essential for future electric vehicle...