- Business
- X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE operates as a global specialty foundry group providing advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductor manufacturing services. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty technologies including modular CMOS and BiCMOS processes in geometries from 1.0 to 0.13 microns; proprietary BCD, SOI, MEMS, and long-lifetime processes; and wide bandgap material foundry services for Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN). Its product offerings serve key markets such as automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics with wafer manufacturing handled across six fabs located in Germany, France, Malaysia, and the United States. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Erfurt, Germany, X-FAB supports its customers with design IP, engineering support, and a focus on analog/mixed-signal, microsystems/MEMS, and SiC technologies.
Recent strategic developments include the completion of a major capacity expansion program culminating in 2025, notably with the opening of a new cleanroom at its Malaysian facility that more than doubles the capacity for its popular 180nm BCD-on-SOI technology. X-FAB has also launched open-access foundry services for GaN-on-Si, expanding its offerings in wide bandgap technologies to address growing market demand. In 2025, the company forged a strategic cooperation agreement with Fraunhofer ENAS to accelerate microtechnology innovations and formed a partnership with Thalia to further enhance its technology ecosystem. These initiatives underline X-FAB's commitment to supporting advanced and emerging semiconductor applications aligned with megatrends such as electrification and medical technology. The company has reaffirmed ambitions to grow its annual revenues to USD 1.5 billion by 2030 while maintaining a strong operational presence and customer focus in specialized semiconductor manufacturing.
X-FAB's technology leadership extends to proprietary silicon carbide platforms gaining strong market traction, while its microsystems and system integration capabilities continue to draw high customer interest. The company prioritizes reliability, technical support, and responsiveness across its global manufacturing sites, targeting automotive, industrial, and medical end markets with solutions suited to complex, safety-critical applications. Its capacity expansion supports scalable production demand for its core 180nm technologies, placing it well for profitable growth despite market uncertainty. X-FAB thus positions itself as a critical foundry partner driving innovation in both established analog/mixed-signal domains and next-generation wide bandgap semiconductor materials.