Infineon Technologies, a leading German semiconductor company, has entered into its first partnership agreement in India with CDIL Semiconductors. This collaboration aims to produce power semiconductor chips locally by supplying silicon wafers, according to company representatives.
Under the agreement, Infineon will supply bare semiconductor wafers to CDIL. CDIL will then process, assemble, and package these wafers to produce power chips. These chips will be used in various applications, including power inverters, solar technology, automotive power solutions, and renewable energy systems.
“India is a significant and growing market for us, and we need partners like CDIL who understand the specific local needs. This is our first partnership of this kind in India, marking a key milestone for Infineon,” said CS Chua, President and Managing Director of Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific.
CDIL, founded in 1964, is India’s first semiconductor manufacturer. It specializes in discrete semiconductors and silicon carbide (SiC) devices. Pankaj Gulati, President of CDIL, commented, “By combining Infineon’s advanced wafer technology with our expertise in outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT), we are setting new standards for innovation and localization. This collaboration will not only promote growth but also support India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, making the country a hub for semiconductor excellence.”
Initially, CDIL plans to produce power chips primarily for the Indian market. However, the company aims to expand its reach to international markets, including China.
Infineon Technologies is a global leader in semiconductors for power systems and the Internet of Things, driving innovations in decarbonization and digitalization. The company employs approximately 58,060 people worldwide and generated €15 billion in revenue for the current fiscal year. Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker: IFX) and the OTCQX International Market in the United States (ticker: IFNNY).
