Nexperia’s Chinese unit secures local silicon wafer supplies for 2026 production of IGBT power chips after dispute with Dutch parent company, Wingtech. Chinese unit declares independence from European management to continue manufacturing key components for electric vehicles and industrial equipment.

Dispute between Dutch government, Wingtech, and Nexperia leads to chip shortages for global automakers. Measures relaxed, but court battles and internal struggles persist over control of Nexperia. Both China and Wingtech warn of potential disruptions without long-term resolution.

Nexperia’s China unit locks in wafer production capacity with local suppliers for 2026, accelerating verification of wafers from Wingtech’s foundry to ensure sufficient supply. Supply-chain separation between Nexperia China and Dutch parent could lead to complete split, with no plans for short-term negotiation.

Wafer inventory running low at Nexperia China’s Dongguan factory, causing chip shortage for Chinese automakers. Honda Motor factories in China and Japan temporarily suspend operations due to chip shortage. Wingsky Semi to supply automotive-grade IGBT wafers, with capacity to produce 30,000 wafers per month in Shanghai.

Nexperia China to receive 8-inch IGBT wafers from Shanghai GAT Semiconductor and United Nova Technology Co, linked to SMIC, in addition to supplies from Wingsky Semi. Volume of wafer supply remains unspecified. Wingsky Semi and United Nova did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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