Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 14, 2022 – Sino-American Silicon Products Inc. (SAS, 5483.TWO), a total green energy solution provider and the parent company to GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (GWC, 6488.TWO), one of the top three largest silicon wafer manufacturers in the world, and Ancora Semiconductors Inc.(Ancora), a 3rd generation power semiconductor technology developer and a Delta Electronics Inc. (Delta, 2308.TWO) affiliate focusing on GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology, announced today the beginning of a strategic partnership to expand the companies’ supply chain in the fast-growing GaN market via SAS’ participation in Ancora’s NT$ 456M capital raising round.
By leveraging Delta’s unparalleled prowess in power and thermal management solutions, Ancora focuses on compound semiconductors and applies cutting-edge technologies to produce high-quality, high-performance Distcrete GaNFETs, SiP/ Modules and SoC Devices to penetrate the high-voltage power supply market. Wafer quality and stable supply are the premises for supreme compound semiconductors. However, complex process and technical difficulties pose challenges. GWC, the semiconductor subsidiary of SAS, is an upstream wafer supplier ranking no. 3 in the world and no. 1 in Taiwan, well known for its leading R&D talents and key patents. Its years of devotion in compound semiconductor wafer materials pave the way for the landmark achievement in SiC and GaN. The strategic alliance brings out complementarity of upstream and downstream materials.
SAS aims at increasing its semiconductor portfolio by investing critical phases in the supply chain. Apart from its subsidiary, GWC, prominent for great profitability, leading R&D and strong partnership with tier-1 customers, SAS’ reinvestments consist of Advanced Wireless Semiconductor (AWSC, 8086.TWO) – the world’s number 2 GaAs foundry service company, Taiwan Specialty Chemicals Corporation (TSC, 4772.TWO) – the special gas supplier for advanced semiconductor process, Actron Technology Corporation (ATC, 8255.TWO), the automotive diode manufacturer, and Transphorm (NASDAQ：TGAN) – the global supplier of high reliability GaN power conversion products. SAS involves in the entire semiconductor industry both vertically and horizontally – vertical-integration from materials, IC design, foundry to assembly; products horizontally span first-generation (silicon), second-generation (GaAs), third-generation semiconductors (SiC/GaN) and special gases. Investment in Ancora enables SAS-Group to solidify its semiconductor position and further fortify the moat that distinguishes itself from other competitors.