News: Microelectronics
25 July 2025
MACOM completes transfer of Research Triangle Park GaN-on-SiC fab
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc of Lowell, MA, USA (which designs and makes RF, microwave, analog and mixed-signal and optical semiconductor technologies) has assumed full operational control of the wafer fabrication facility in Research Triangle Park, NC, that it purchased from Wolfspeed Inc of Durham, NC, USA in December 2023.
The fab produces gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) process technologies for use in RF power devices and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). Products manufactured at this site are typically used in telecommunication system infrastructure and defense electronics. The facility is an accredited United States Department of Defense Trusted Foundry.
“This transfer is occurring approximately six months ahead of schedule,” notes MACOM’s president & CEO Stephen G. Daly. “Our leadership and management team are focused on opportunities to improve the fab’s performance and key operational metrics.”
Wolfspeed completes sale of RF business to MACOM for $75m cash plus $60.8m in stock
