Littelfuse på indkøb hos ON Semiconductor
Littlefuse har købt ON Semiconductors aktiviteter inden for TVS-dioder, switching thyristorer og IGBT'er til automotive applikationer (in english).
Littelfuse has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the product portfolio of transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes, switching thyristors and insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) for automotive ignition applications from ON Semiconductor.The acquisition of this portfolio aligns with our strategy to expand in power semiconductor applications as well as increase our presence in the automotive electronics market, says Ian Highley, senior vice president and general manager, semiconductor products and chief technology officer for Littelfuse.
- These products have strong synergies with our existing circuit protection business, will strengthen our channel partnerships and customer engagement, and expand our power semiconductor portfolio.
Littelfuse also plans to invest approximately 30 million dollars in its semiconductor fabrication locations to enhance its production capabilities, add significant capacity to its China fabrication facility and transfer the production of the acquired portfolio. The transfers will occur over the next few years, as the company works with customers on their timing and requirements. The expected productivity gains from this investment will drive long term profitable growth across the company's semiconductor business.
