Japan's Renesas to make next-gen silicon carbide chips from 2025

Technology expected to enable longer driving ranges for electric vehicles

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Renesas was a latecomer in silicon carbide power chips, but it intends to bridge the gap with quality. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

RYO MUKANO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will begin producing in 2025 next-generation power semiconductors made of silicon carbide, the company said Friday, seeking to capture growing demand from the electric vehicle industry.

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