sic wafer polishing
In the field of semiconductor manufacturing, wafer size is one of the most important indicators of technological progress and market demand.
At present, the mainstream wafer size on the market mainly has 150mm (6 inches), 200mm (8 inches) and 300mm (12 inches) three kinds of wafers, of which 12-inch wafers with its excellent performance and a wide range of applications, become the mainstream choice of the market.
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the market distribution of wafer size
According to the latest market data, 12-inch wafers occupy a dominant position in the market, its share of about 65-70% of all wafers.
This figure not only reflects the trend of technological progress and market demand, but also demonstrates the irreplaceability of 12-inch wafers in the field of high-end manufacturing.
Meanwhile, the market share of 8-inch wafers has stabilized at around 25-27%, and is mainly used in the field of low-end and mid-range products, such as power management ICs, LCD/LED driver ICs, MCUs, power semiconductor MOSFETs, and automotive semiconductors.
These products, although the wafer size requirements are relatively low, but still have a wide range of applications in automotive electronics, consumer electronics and other fields.
The market share of 6-inch wafers is about 6-7%, mainly used in power semiconductors and automotive electronics and other fields. Although the market share is small, but its application value in specific areas can not be ignored.
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