DB HiTek will showcase next-generation power semiconductor process technologies in India and move to secure local customers. After recently completing verification of its silicon carbide (SiC) process, the company plans to finish verification of its gallium nitride (GaN) process within the year. SiC and GaN are next-generation power semiconductor materials used in electric vehicles and industrial power systems because they can operate at higher voltages and temperatures than conventional silicon-based semiconductors.
DB HiTek said on the 20th that it will participate in electronica India 2026, to be held in Bengaluru, India, from Sept. 16 to 18 (local time). Electronica India is a South Asian electronics industry exhibition covering electronic components, systems, and applications.
At the exhibition, DB HiTek will present its power semiconductor process technologies and development status, including its flagship BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) as well as SiC and GaN. The company also plans to identify new foundry (contract chip manufacturing) customers among local fabless (chip design specialist) companies.
BCD is a process that implements analog and digital circuits and high-voltage power devices on a single chip. It is mainly used in power management ICs (PMIC). DB HiTek's BCD process has recorded a cumulative wafer shipment of 9 million units. The company is expanding BCD applications to automotive and industrial semiconductors.
Development of next-generation power semiconductor processes is also underway. DB HiTek recently completed verification of a 1,200-volt (V) SiC power-control semiconductor device (MOSFET) process. It plans to finish verification of the 650V GaN process by December. The company is currently evaluating the performance of products using the two processes with strategic customers.
DB HiTek will also showcase specialized CMOS image sensor (CIS) processes used for X-ray, global shutter, and single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) applications, as well as mixed-signal and radio frequency (RF) processes.
DB HiTek is expanding its push into the Indian market because the local semiconductor ecosystem is growing rapidly. As the Indian government promotes the fostering of the semiconductor industry and increased investment, local corporations that have grown around semiconductor design services are also broadening their business scope into in-house semiconductor product development. DB HiTek expects this to drive increased demand for foundry services.
A DB HiTek official said, "India is a market where local fabless companies and the semiconductor ecosystem are growing rapidly, expanding new business opportunities," adding, "Through our participation in this electronica India, we will broaden our touchpoints with local customers and continuously identify new business opportunities based on our competitiveness in power semiconductors and specialized processes."