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Apple’s iPhone 17 Series 5G mmWave Antenna Module Revealed to be Powered by Soitec FD-SOI Substrates

Apple’s iPhone 17 Series 5G mmWave Antenna Module Revealed to be Powered by Soitec FD-SOI Substrates
by Daniel Nenni on 03-02-2026 at 8:00 am
Categories: Foundries, Mobile, Soitec

Qualcomm’s QTM565 mmWave Antenna Module

Recent independent teardown and technical analyses have confirmed that the 5G mmWave antenna module powering Apple’s latest iPhone 17 lineup relies on advanced SOITEC based Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) substrate technology. The discovery highlights a significant architectural shift in high-frequency… Read More

Podcast EP331: Soitec’s Broad Impact on Quantum Computing and More with Dr. Christophe Maleville

Podcast EP331: Soitec’s Broad Impact on Quantum Computing and More with Dr. Christophe Maleville
by Daniel Nenni on 02-13-2026 at 10:00 am
Categories: Foundries, Soitec

Daniel is joined by Dr. Christophe Maleville, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Executive Vice-President of Soitec’s Innovation. He joined Soitec in 1993 and was a driving force behind the company’s joint research activities with CEA-Leti. For several years, he led new SOI process development, oversaw SOI technology transfer… Read More

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FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics

FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics
by Daniel Nenni on 10-22-2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Foundries, Soitec

Soitec white paper image

The paper highlights how Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) technology provides a robust defense against Laser Fault Injection (LFI), a precise, laboratory-grade attack method that can compromise cryptographic and safety-critical hardware. As vehicles become increasingly digital and connected, with dozens… Read More

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Soitec’s “Engineering the Future” Event at Semicon West 2025

Soitec’s “Engineering the Future” Event at Semicon West 2025
by Daniel Nenni on 09-23-2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Events, Foundries, Soitec

Image Soitec event Semicon West

As part of the broader Semicon West ecosystem in Phoenix, Arizona, Soitec, a global leader in engineered substrates for semiconductors, hosts an exclusive, invitation-style event titled Engineering the Future: Soitec Substrates Powering Technology Megatrends on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM MST.

Held… Read More

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Powering the Future: How Engineered Substrates and Material Innovation Drive the Semiconductor Revolution

Powering the Future: How Engineered Substrates and Material Innovation Drive the Semiconductor Revolution
by Kalar Rajendiran on 03-03-2025 at 6:00 am
Categories: 3D IC, 5G, AI, Automotive, Chiplet, FD-SOI, Foundries, Lithography, Mobile, Soitec

Substrate Vision Summit Engineered Substrate Panel Session

Engineered substrate technology is driving an evolution within the semiconductor industry. As Moore’s Law reaches its limits, the focus is shifting from traditional planar wafer scaling to innovative material engineering and 3D integration. Companies like Soitec, Intel and Samsung are pioneering this transition, unlocking… Read More

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Soitec: Materializing Future Innovations in Semiconductors

Soitec: Materializing Future Innovations in Semiconductors
by Kalar Rajendiran on 02-20-2025 at 6:00 am
Categories: 5G, AI, Automotive, FD-SOI, Foundries, Quantum Computing, Silicon Photonics, Soitec

ESG in the DNA of Soitec

The semiconductor industry continues to evolve rapidly to meet the escalating demands for speed, power efficiency, and miniaturization. As traditional silicon-based technologies reach their physical and performance limits, engineered substrates and advanced material innovation have emerged as pivotal drivers of the… Read More

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I will see you at the Substrate Vision Summit in Santa Clara

I will see you at the Substrate Vision Summit in Santa Clara
by Daniel Nenni on 11-20-2024 at 10:00 am
Categories: Events, Foundries, Soitec

Soitec Substrate Vision Summit

WIth packaging being one of the top sources of traffic on SemiWiki, I am expecting a big crowd at this event. A semiconductor substrate is a foundational material used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices. Substrates are a critical part of the manufacturing process and directly affect the performance, reliability, and… Read More

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EVs, Silicon Carbide & Soitec’s SmartSiC™: The High-Tech Spark Driving the Future (with a Twist!)

EVs, Silicon Carbide & Soitec’s SmartSiC™: The High-Tech Spark Driving the Future (with a Twist!)
by soitec_admin on 10-09-2024 at 6:00 am
Categories: Automotive, Foundries, Soitec

Tesla

Silicon Carbide (SiC) is the superhero EV converters need, boosting efficiency, shrinking component sizes, and letting your car charge faster while handling heat like a pro. Even Tesla’s like, “Yep, we’re using it,” because who doesn’t want more range and less sweating under the hood?

By Jerome Fohet

Get ready for… Read More

Podcast EP209: Putting Soitec’s Innovative Substrates to Work in Mainstream Products with Dr. Christophe Maleville

Podcast EP209: Putting Soitec’s Innovative Substrates to Work in Mainstream Products with Dr. Christophe Maleville
by Daniel Nenni on 02-23-2024 at 10:00 am
Categories: Foundries, Soitec

Dan is joined by Dr. Christophe Maleville, chief technology officer of Soitec’s Innovation. He joined Soitec in 1993 and was a driving force behind the company’s joint research activities with CEA-Leti. For several years, he led new SOI process development, oversaw SOI technology transfer from R&D to production and managed… Read More

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FD-SOI, the technology shaping the future of automotive radars

FD-SOI, the technology shaping the future of automotive radars
by admin on 10-16-2023 at 6:00 am
Categories: Automotive, FD-SOI, Foundries, Soitec

White paper Figure 3

By Philippe Flatresse, Bich-Yen Nguyen, Rainer Lutz of SOITEC

    I.          Introduction

Automotive radar is a key enabler for the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The use of radar allows vehicles to sense their environment and make decisions based on that information, enhancing… Read More