Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) is a leading developer and manufacturer of wide bandgap semiconductors, specializing in silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) materials and devices. The company’s core business activities focus on research, design and production of high-performance power and radio-frequency components that address efficiency and thermal management challenges in advanced electronic systems. Wolfspeed’s vertically integrated manufacturing approach encompasses epitaxial material growth, wafer fabrication, device processing and packaging, enabling tight control over quality and scalability.
The company’s product portfolio includes SiC power MOSFETs, Schottky diodes and power modules, as well as GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) for RF applications. These devices are critical to key end markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy inverters, fast EV charging stations, industrial drives, telecommunications infrastructure and aerospace and defense systems. By delivering higher voltage tolerance, lower switching losses and compact form factors, Wolfspeed’s solutions help customers reduce system size, cost and energy consumption.
Founded on pioneering research from North Carolina State University in the late 1980s, Wolfspeed has grown from an early innovator in blue LED technology to a global supplier of next-generation semiconductor materials. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company operates advanced manufacturing sites in the United States and collaborates with partners worldwide. Its global reach extends across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, where Wolfspeed engages with major automotive OEMs, energy companies and defense contractors.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Gregg Lowe, Wolfspeed has expanded its production capacity and accelerated development of its Gigafab facility in upstate New York. The executive team emphasizes continued investment in R&D and strategic partnerships to support the transition toward electrification and digital infrastructure. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Wolfspeed aims to play a pivotal role in powering the future of clean energy and connectivity.
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