With the rapid development of industries such as new energy vehicles, high-speed railways, and smart grids in China, the importance of insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) as core power electronic components is becoming increasingly prominent. Due to its environmentally friendly and energy-saving characteristics, IGBT is becoming a key driving force for technological innovation in this field. At present, several promising IGBT manufacturers in China are leading the industry's development through continuous innovation and technological accumulation. This article will introduce you to the most promising IGBT manufacturers in China and explore the reasons why they have become market newcomers.
1、 Current situation of China's IGBT industry
China's IGBT industry started late, but its growth rate is astonishing. With the support of the government and strong promotion in the market, Chinese IGBT manufacturers have quickly narrowed the gap with international advanced levels based on technological research and development and group control. During this process, several leading Chinese manufacturers have begun to emerge.
2、 Leading domestic IGBT manufacturers
1. Zhongying Electronics
Zhongying Electronics is one of the leading IGBT manufacturers in China, known for its continuous investment and innovation in high reliability IGBT technology. In addition to providing standardized products, Zhongying Electronics can also customize solutions according to customer needs, and has won a wide market in the fields of electric vehicles and industrial control.
2. Hua Microelectronics
Hua Microelectronics is one of the pioneers in China's IGBT technology, and its products are widely used in key fields such as urban rail, renewable energy, and power electronics. Huawei Electronics, with its strong research and development capabilities and mature production lines, has gradually formed an indispensable force in the international power electronics market.
3. Ningde Era
As a world-renowned energy storage battery solution supplier, Ningde has also made significant progress in the field of IGBT. The enterprise is not only in a leading position in the field of new batteries, but also highly recognized in the market for the research and production of IGBT modules, especially in the new energy vehicle market. It is reported that its IGBT has passed strict customer testing and has been imported and mass-produced in multiple fields.
4. Shilanwei
Star Semiconductor is a high-tech enterprise that focuses on the development of semiconductor equIPMent. The enterprise has invested heavily in the research and development of IGBT and related power equipment, and has obtained multiple key technology patents. Its products are widely used in industrial control automation, household appliances, lighting and other fields. At present, the 5-inch and 6-inch chip production lines of Shilan Micro have been running efficiently, and the 8-inch chip production line has been successfully put into operation. High voltage BCD, super block slot gate IGBT, overvoltage mosfet, high-density channel grid MOSFET, development of fast recovery diodes, MEMS sensors and other processes have been completed.
5. Electrical in the CRRC era
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd. is a joint-stock company of CRRC. Its predecessor and headquarters, Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Room Co., Ltd., were founded in 1959. It forms a high-power IGBT industrialization base that integrates complete technology research, development, and integration of IGBT product design, chip manufacturing, and other technologies. In the era of CRRC, electrical IGBT products have covered from 650V to 6500V and are widely used in high-speed rail, power grid, electric vehicles, wind power and other fields. In 2017, its high-voltage IGBT module received orders in the power supply system and successfully developed the world's largest volume socket connected IGBT
3、 Various factors of success
The rapid development of Chinese IGBT manufacturers and their presence in the market is mainly due to continuous technological research and innovation, which is the cornerstone of their success. Through continuous technological progress, they can enhance the reliability of product characteristics; Clear market positioning enables enterprises to closely grasp industry development trends, develop targeted products, and meet market requirements. In addition, leading IGBT manufacturers rely on high-quality products and services, integrate effective marketing promotion, and gradually improve their strong brand influence.
Chinese IGBT manufacturers are facing a process of change from followers to managers. With the continuous deepening of project development and the accumulation of market experience, they are expected to play a more important role in the future global IGBT market. Highly concerned about the most promising domestic IGBT manufacturers will undoubtedly be an important window for observing the development of China's semiconductor industry.