15:50 – 16:10
WBG Industry at a Crossroads: Navigating the Shifting Market Landscape
Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors have gained momentum in power applications, driven by innovations such as SiC in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and GaN in smartphone chargers. Alongside this, robust ecosystems have emerged to support the industry. Companies are employing diverse strategies to capture new opportunities, shaped largely by their positions within these ecosystems.
This presentation will explore key topics that highlight the evolving supply chain landscape, including market opportunities, global capacity expansions, industry impacts, and advancements in WBG semiconductor technology.
Poshun Chiu
Yole Group
Poshun Chiu is Senior Technology & Market Analyst, Compound Semiconductors at Yole Group.
Poshun is engaged in the development of technology and market products and is involved in custom projects.
Before joining Yole Group, Poshun had 9 years’ experience in R&D and product management at Epistar (TW & CHN). He is the author or co-author of more than 10 patents in solid-state-lighting. Poshun was also engaged in the development and evaluation of novel applications of process technology and components based on relevant semiconductor material systems.
Poshun received an MSc degree in microelectronics from National Cheng Kung University (TW) and an MBA from IESEG School of Management (FR).
Yole Group
Company Profile
Yole Group is a leading international market research and strategy consulting firm, delivering in-depth analyses across market trends, technology developments, teardowns, and reverse costing. Leveraging deep semiconductor expertise, its team of analysts also provides custom consulting services, offering strategic, technical, and market insights tailored to address specific business challenges and opportunities.
