SiCrystal
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersNuremberg, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
SiCrystal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SiCrystal
- Legal name
- SiCrystal GmbH
- Website
- https://sicrystal.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SiCrystal industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Compound Semiconductor Substrates
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)
- SIC
- Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Compound Semiconductor Wafers & Substrates (SiC/GaN/GaAs/InP/Sapphire) (HDAHAGAB)
Keywords
Where SiCrystal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nuremberg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
SiCrystal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- SiC Wafer Sales: SiCrystal generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of monocrystalline silicon carbide semiconductor wafers. Wafers are sold to global semiconductor manufacturers for use in power electronics. Standard quality wafers are sold for industrial further processing; engineering-grade wafers are sold as a cost-effective alternative for specialized R&D departments. The company is expanding production capacity with a new 6,000 sqm production building to meet growing demand, with total production capacity in 2027 expected to be approximately three times higher than in 2024.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
SiCrystal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SiCrystal produces and supplies high-quality monocrystalline silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor wafers used as the base material for power electronics. Wafers are manufactured by growing monocrystalline SiC from the gas phase at temperatures above 2,000°C, with in-house production of the raw material, precise mechanical processing, semiconductor-appropriate cleaning, and final inspection in a clean room. Standard quality wafers are sold to leading global semiconductor manufacturers for industrial further processing, while engineering-grade wafers are offered as a budget alternative for specialized research and development departments.
Product overview
SiCrystal GmbH is a global market leader for monocrystalline silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor wafers. The company offers three main product lines: Standard Quality Wafers for industrial processing by leading semiconductor manufacturers, and Engineering Grade Wafers as a budget alternative for specialized R&D. Their vertically integrated manufacturing encompasses own raw material production, high-temperature crystal growth from the gas phase, precise mechanical processing, semiconductor-appropriate cleaning, and final inspection in clean room facilities. SiCrystal wafers serve applications in electric mobility (traction inverters, battery chargers, on-board converters), green technologies (photovoltaic inverters, wind power), and industrial power electronics. The company is a subsidiary of the Japanese ROHM Group.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Monocrystalline Silicon Carbide Wafers (SiC Wafers) Core product offering: monocrystalline silicon carbide wafers grown from the gas phase at temperatures exceeding 2,000°C, with 150mm typical diameter and 350 micrometer thickness, meeting demanding customer specifications. Used as the substrate base for power electronics manufacturing by global semiconductor companies.
- Standard Quality Wafers Standard quality monocrystalline SiC wafers offered for further processing by leading global semiconductor manufacturers; produced under closely monitored manufacturing processes to ensure utmost quality.
- Engineering Grade Wafers Budget alternative to standard quality wafers, designed for specialized research and development departments; provides essential SiC wafer characteristics at lower cost.
Quantifiable outcome
- Total production capacity (existing + new building) will be approximately three times higher in 2027 than in 2024
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use SiCrystal
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
SiCrystal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
SiCrystal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.
- Systeambau GmbHminorSysteambau from Hilpoltstein serves as the general contractor for SiCrystal's new production building construction in Nuremberg. The new building will add 6,000 sqm of production space, with construction scheduled for completion by early 2026.
- STMicroelectronicsflagshipSiCrystal and STMicroelectronics expanded their existing multi-year, long-term 150mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrate wafers supply agreement. The new multi-year agreement governs the supply of larger volumes of SiC substrate wafers manufactured in Nuremberg, Germany, for a minimum expected value of $230 million. STMicroelectronics uses these wafers to manufacture SiC power devices for automotive and industrial customers worldwide. This partnership supports ST's capacity ramp-up and strengthens supply chain resilience with a balanced mix of in-house and commercial supply across regions.
- ROHM Group (ROHM Co., Ltd.)coreSiCrystal is a 100% subsidiary of the Japanese ROHM Group (TSE: 6963), which employs over 23,000 people worldwide. ROHM acquired SiCrystal in 2009 and provides the company with the capital, strategic direction, and market access of a global semiconductor group. ROHM is itself a leading manufacturer of SiC power devices and electronic components. SiCrystal operates as ROHM's European SiC substrate manufacturing arm.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SiCrystal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wolfspeed: Pure-play silicon carbide wafer and device manufacturer, historically the largest global merchant SiC substrate supplier. Directly comparable to SiCrystal as both grow monocrystalline SiC boules and sell polished wafers to power device makers for EV and industrial markets.
- Coherent (formerly II-VI): Major merchant supplier of compound semiconductor substrates including 150mm and 200mm SiC wafers, serving the same power device and RF customer base as SiCrystal. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated SiC substrate manufacturer with global scale.
- Resonac (formerly Showa Denko): Japanese chemical/materials company that is one of the leading global merchant SiC epitaxial wafer suppliers. Directly comparable to SiCrystal as a competing SiC substrate source for power device manufacturers in automotive and industrial end markets.
- SK Siltron CSS: Silicon carbide wafer subsidiary of SK Group, producing monocrystalline SiC substrates for global power semiconductor customers. Directly comparable as one of the few large-scale merchant SiC substrate manufacturers competing with SiCrystal for device-maker design wins.
Emerging players
- SICC (Shandong Tianyue Advanced Materials): Chinese SiC substrate manufacturer that has been scaling 150mm/200mm SiC wafer capacity. Comparable as a rising merchant SiC substrate supplier targeting similar power device customers, particularly in cost-sensitive segments.
- TankeBlue Semiconductor: Chinese SiC substrate maker developing both SiC wafers and epitaxy for power electronics. Comparable as a newer entrant competing in the same global SiC substrate market SiCrystal addresses, particularly for EV and renewable applications.
Others
- ROHM Semiconductor: Japanese parent company (TSE: 6963) and leading SiC power device manufacturer that owns SiCrystal 100% since 2009. While ROHM itself manufactures SiC discretes rather than merchant substrates, it is the strategic anchor of SiCrystal's value chain and a key internal customer for its wafers.
- STMicroelectronics: European SiC power device manufacturer and SiCrystal's flagship customer under a $230M+ multi-year 150mm wafer supply agreement. While ST is a customer rather than a direct wafer competitor, it acquired Norstel to develop captive SiC substrate capability, making it both a buyer and a potential future competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SiCrystal social profiles
Digital presenceSiCrystal compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
SiCrystal financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SiCrystal leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
SiCrystal funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SiCrystal M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SiCrystal
What does SiCrystal do?
SiCrystal produces and supplies high-quality monocrystalline silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor wafers used as the base material for power electronics. Wafers are manufactured by growing monocrystalline SiC from the gas phase at temperatures above 2,000°C, with in-house production of the raw material, precise mechanical processing, semiconductor-appropriate cleaning, and final inspection in a clean room. Standard quality wafers are sold to leading global semiconductor manufacturers for industrial further processing, while engineering-grade wafers are offered as a budget alternative for specialized research and development departments.
Is SiCrystal a public or private company?
SiCrystal is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SiCrystal founded?
SiCrystal was founded in 1997. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SiCrystal based?
SiCrystal is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does SiCrystal make money?
One revenue line is on record: siC Wafer Sales.
Who are SiCrystal's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wolfspeed, Coherent (formerly II-VI), Resonac (formerly Showa Denko) and SK Siltron CSS. Emerging players are SICC (Shandong Tianyue Advanced Materials) and TankeBlue Semiconductor. Others are ROHM Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics.
Does SiCrystal have an API?
No public API is recorded for SiCrystal.
What industry is SiCrystal in?
SiCrystal's product category is Compound Semiconductor Substrates. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAGAB, Compound Semiconductor Wafers & Substrates (SiC/GaN/GaAs/InP/Sapphire). Its NAICS code is 334413 and its SIC code is 3674.