Wolfspeed, Inc

Employee size

1,001-5,000

Organization type

Public Company

Headquarters

Marcy, NY

Founded

2015

From its Durham headquarters, Wolfspeed makes silicon carbide semiconductor materials and power devices that help electrify transportation, energy systems and other demanding applications. The company is distinguished by its vertically integrated, pure-play SiC operation, spanning substrates and epitaxy through power-device fabrication, with more than 30 years of experience in SiC technology. Its manufacturing network includes a 200mm-capable fabrication facility in Marcy, New York, while its quality system holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS 9100 certifications at designated sites.

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