Wolfspeed Inc. Depositary Receipt (W2OL34)

Overview

Wolfspeed, Inc., formerly known as Cree, Inc., is a leading semiconductor company that specializes in advanced silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies. With operations spanning Europe, Hong Kong, China, the rest of Asia-Pacific, the United States, and internationally, Wolfspeed focuses on leveraging these innovative materials to meet the growing demand for energy efficiency and high-performance semiconductor solutions. The company's portfolio of products finds applications across a diverse range of industries, including automotive, telecommunications, military, and renewable energy sectors. Wolfspeed's commitment to research, development, and manufacturing excellence has established it as a pivotal player in the semiconductor industry since its inception in 1987. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Wolfspeed is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronic device performance, driving innovations that power a greener, more connected world.

Products and Services

Wolfspeed's extensive range of products and services is focused on exploiting the unique properties of silicon carbide and gallium nitride, providing advanced solutions for a multitude of applications:

• Silicon Carbide and GaN Materials:

  Wolfspeed offers a comprehensive suite of SiC and GaN materials, including bare and epitaxial wafers. These high-quality materials are the foundation for manufacturing cutting-edge RF, power, and other semiconductor devices. The silicon carbide bare wafers and epitaxial wafers, along with GaN epitaxial layers on silicon carbide wafers, are engineered for high efficiency and reliability, meeting the stringent requirements of the semiconductor industry.

• Power Devices:

  The company's power devices include silicon carbide Schottky diodes, MOSFETs, and power modules. These components are integral for a wide array of applications such as electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, server power supplies, solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and industrial power supplies. Wolfspeed's power devices are recognized for their ability to provide high efficiency, durability, and performance in challenging environments.

• RF Devices:

  Wolfspeed also specializes in providing RF devices that leverage GaN technology. These products, including GaN-based die, high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs), monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), and laterally diffused MOSFET (LDMOS) power transistors, are vital for telecommunications infrastructure, military applications, and other commercial uses. The company's RF devices are designed to offer superior performance, bandwidth, and efficiency to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications sector.