“This partnership empowers Hyundai Motor and Kia to stabilise its semiconductor supply,” said Hyundai head of strategy Heung Soo Kim. “Infineon stands as a valued strategic partner, boasting steadfast production capabilities and distinct technological prowess within the power semiconductor market.”
With the expansion of its Kulim fab in Malaysia, which the vehicle makers partly pay for, Infineon claims that it will have the world’s largest 200mm SiC power fab.