Energy Saving Semiconductor Technology

Semiconductors have become an indispensable part of our rich lives. In addition to this, it also plays a major role in energy conservation and a decarbonized society. Until now, silicon has been the main material used for semiconductors, but in recent years, processing technology for energy-saving compound semiconductors has developed, and the power semiconductor field is expected to grow in particular.

We have been proposing transportation solutions for compound semiconductors, including next-generation SiC (silicon carbide) and GaN (gallium nitride) materials, by utilizing silicon wafer transportation and laser processing technology, and we are particularly active in the power semiconductor market. I am approaching. We have created a system to provide comprehensive solutions for semiconductor manufacturing equipment for energy conservation (electric vehicles, power control).

There is a growing global trend toward carbon neutrality, which means that emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) are virtually zero. This has led to strong demand for power semiconductors. This is because it is expected that electric vehicles, electrical components, and renewable energy products will continue to spread in the future. In particular, the Asian, North American, and European markets are expanding as demand areas, and the rise of power semiconductor manufacturers all over the world is attracting attention.

Along with the expansion of the market scale mentioned above, each semiconductor manufacturer is actively making capital investment. Our company, which manufactures robots, transport (transport equipment or transfer equipment, EFEM, SORTER), and automatic peeling and cleaning equipment that are indispensable for the semiconductor manufacturing process, is expanding and expanding production bases to meet strong demand. We are working on securing human resources and developing new markets in North America.

*"Silicon wafers" are wafers made of high-purity silicon. Silicon wafers are made by slicing silicon ingots to a thickness of about 1 mm. Silicon wafers are most commonly used in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs, or LSIs). Silicon wafers are used as substrates for semiconductor products. Here are some representative examples of semiconductor products: smartphones, personal computers, and 5G-related information and communication equipment, automobiles, electronic equipment, aircraft and other mobile equipment control parts, AI and robots interiors, solar cells, etc.

*"Compound semiconductors" are semiconductors that, unlike monocrystalline semiconductors such as the widely used silicon semiconductors (Si) that are made of a single element, are made from two or more elements. There are various combinations such as SiC (Silicon Carbide), GaN (Gallium Nitride), InP (Indium Phosphide), GaAs (Gallium Arsenide), and there are differences in functionality as well.

*Power semiconductors" refer to semiconductors used for controlling and supplying electrical energy, such as converting alternating current to direct current, or reducing voltage. They are widely used in a variety of applications, including electric vehicles, power generation facilities, railway vehicles, and household appliances. They are often used in inverters (devices that convert direct current to alternating current) for electric vehicles.