In Pictures: Infineon to invest €1.1bn in 300mm GaN power chip production in Villach, Austria

Infineon's planned Villach expansion will scale gallium nitride power semiconductor output to high-volume 300mm production.

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The €1.1 billion investment aims to strengthen Europe's semiconductor supply chain for power electronics.

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Production of 300mm GaN power chips in Villach is targeted to begin by the end of 2027.

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GaN power semiconductors promise more efficient electronics for e-mobility, AI data centers and energy infrastructure.

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The project is backed by €319 million in EU Chips Act state aid to support European chipmaking capacity.

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Infineon's Villach site is set to become a key hub for high-volume gallium nitride manufacturing.

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Power semiconductors produced on 300mm wafers are expected to serve growing demand across multiple industries.

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The investment underscores Europe's push to expand domestic production of advanced power chips.

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High-volume GaN manufacturing could deliver efficiency gains for electric vehicles and data centers alike.

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