Navitas Licenses Silicon Carbide Tech to Magnachip for High-Voltage Power Markets
Event summary
- Navitas has licensed its GeneSiC™ Gen 4 and Gen 5 silicon carbide (SiC) technologies to Magnachip, covering voltages from 1200V to 3300V+.
- Magnachip will integrate Navitas’ Trench-Assisted Planar™ technology into its South Korean fab for high-voltage power applications.
- The partnership targets energy infrastructure, storage, industrial electrification, and automotive markets in Korea.
- Additional collaboration areas beyond SiC are expected to be announced later.
The big picture
This deal positions Magnachip to compete in high-voltage SiC markets, where efficiency and reliability are critical. The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward wide bandgap semiconductors for power-intensive applications, with Navitas leveraging its technology ecosystem to scale adoption.
What we're watching
- Technology Integration
- How quickly Magnachip can port and qualify Navitas’ SiC technology in its Korean fab will determine market entry speed.
- Market Expansion
- Whether this partnership accelerates SiC adoption in Korea’s high-power systems beyond initial target applications.
- Strategic Alignment
- The potential for broader collaboration between the two companies to extend beyond silicon carbide into other power semiconductor areas.
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