TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Power component maker Mosel Vitelic said Wednesday that its silicon carbide process line will be completed by June.

Silicon carbide (SiC) is used in semiconductor manufacturing for transistors and power modules. Mosel said the line could become its primary 6-inch production business as demand rises, with additional capacity possible depending on market growth, per CNA.

Mosel Chair Tang I-hsien (唐亦仙) said the company began developing its SiC platform in 2023. Due to long equipment lead times, she said 2024 through mid-2025 has been designated as a preparation phase.

Mosel has its sights on applications in automotive and industrial electronics, aiming to introduce competitive, higher-margin processes. It said it hopes to attract long-term customers and drive revenue growth.

Last year, Mosel achieved an average capacity utilization rate of 90%. Automotive-grade power components such as diodes and power metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) contributed 45.5% of the company’s revenue.

The new silicon carbide line is expected to position Mosel for long-term growth in the power semiconductor market. The company plans to expand capacity in line with customer demand.