Elmos Semiconductor SE

Elmos Semiconductor SE has extended its supply agreement for the Dortmund wafer fab, securing significantly increased capacity at the site until at least 2028. The Leverkusen-based maker of mixed-signal semiconductors for the automotive industry said the additional capacity from Dortmund complements its existing agreements with foundry partners, supporting its fabless strategy. CEO Dr. Arne Schneider called the extension a highly attractive solution that strengthens supply reliability amid strong global demand for semiconductor manufacturing capacity. The company pointed to structurally rising semiconductor content in vehicles, driven by electrification, autonomous and assisted driving, connectivity and digitalization, as well as sharply higher demand for high-voltage wafer capacity from data center and AI infrastructure expansion. Elmos said it is pursuing the added capacity at an early stage to increase available wafer supply and reinforce its supply chain resilience.

Elmos Semiconductor SE and its South Korean foundry partner SK keyfoundry have signed an agreement to expand their collaboration on 130nm technology, securing long-term wafer capacity and planning certainty through 2037. The two companies, which have worked together on 350nm technology for 18 years, will now leverage SK keyfoundry's 130nm platform, which features deep-trench isolation for highly integrated high-voltage designs. Elmos' first product on this platform is the smart 4-channel eFuse controller E550.01, with samples available and serial production slated for 2027. Additionally, the partners plan to launch an innovative eFlash memory cell in 2027. Executives from both firms hailed the agreement as a foundation for future growth and supply reliability.