Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) said it has commercially launched its 200mm silicon carbide (SiC) materials portfolio, a move the company calls a critical step in accelerating the industry’s shift from silicon to SiC technologies.
The U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer had initially offered its 200mm SiC products to select customers. Following strong feedback and performance results, Wolfspeed is now making the materials broadly available, alongside 200mm SiC epitaxy for immediate qualification. When paired with its bare wafers, the offering is designed to deliver scalability, improved device yields, and higher-quality performance for next-generation power electronics.
“This is more than an expansion of wafer diameter – it’s a materials innovation,” said Chief Business Officer Cengiz Balkas. “By delivering quality at scale, Wolfspeed is enabling manufacturers to accelerate their device roadmaps with confidence.”
The company said the new wafers, offered at 350µm thickness, feature improved parametric specifications and industry-leading doping and thickness uniformity. These enhancements are expected to help device makers improve MOSFET yields, reduce time-to-market, and deliver more competitive solutions across automotive, renewable energy, and industrial markets—sectors driving demand for higher-performing power semiconductors.
The commercial release builds on Wolfspeed’s expertise in 150mm SiC materials while providing the scalability needed to support the transition to electric vehicles, efficient energy infrastructure, and high-growth industrial applications.
“This launch demonstrates our ability to anticipate customer needs, scale with demand, and deliver the materials foundation that makes the future of more efficient power conversion possible,” Balkas said.
The announcement underscores Wolfspeed’s bid to maintain its lead in the growing SiC market, which has become a strategic focus for the global semiconductor industry as manufacturers seek alternatives to traditional silicon to boost performance and energy efficiency.
