Toshiba Celebrates Completion of New Back-End Production Facility for Power Semiconductors

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation held a ceremony to mark the completion of a new back-end production facility for automotive power semiconductors at Himeji Operations – Semiconductor, in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan.

The new facility is designed to promote smart factory initiatives through automation of the manufacturing process and the use of RFID tags to improve work the efficiency and accuracy of inventory management. All power requirements will be met with electricity from renewable sources, including solar panels installed on the roof of the building under a power purchase agreement.

Power devices play a crucial role in supplying and controlling electricity, and are essential for improving energy efficiency in all kinds of electrical and electronic equipment. The continuing electrification of automobiles and higher efficiency requirements for industrial equipment are expected to drive long-term demand for power semiconductors. Toshiba is responding with investments in both front-end and back-end production facilities, and will meet market growth with a stable supply of high-efficiency and high-reliability products.

The new facility more than doubles Himeji Operations’ production capacity for automotive power semiconductor against fiscal year 2022, and will reinforce its contributions to advancing carbon neutrality.