罗姆总裁:台积电退出是重大打击

Core Insights - TSMC's decision to exit the GaN foundry business by July 2027 has significantly impacted ROHM, as stated by ROHM's president, who described it as a "huge blow" [2][3] - ROHM is currently in discussions with Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a subsidiary of TSMC, and is exploring various options for future development, including in-house and collaborative approaches [2][3] Group 1 - TSMC's exit from the GaN foundry business is attributed to market dynamics and long-term business strategy, with increasing price pressure from Chinese GaN wafer manufacturers being a contributing factor [2] - Navitas Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership with Power Integrations following TSMC's decision, with plans for mass production of 100V products starting in the first half of 2026 [2] - ROHM plans to maintain and deepen its collaboration with partners while exploring future production structures post-2027 [3] Group 2 - ROHM's president emphasized the importance of TSMC's technology integration with their own, highlighting the ongoing discussions with VIS for 8-inch model production [3] - The company is considering various possibilities for future operations, including the potential transition of processes back in-house and seeking new partners [3]