On August 24, Korean fabless semiconductor company Chipskye announced it has officially begun mass production of 650V-class gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, a milestone achieved with research and development support from Gyeonggi Province.
As one of the region’s top fabless startups, Chipskye participated in the 2023 Gyeonggi Province Testbed Utilization Semiconductor Technology Development Project, receiving vital R&D backing. This support helped the company boost localization efforts and sharpen its design capabilities in the power semiconductor field. Industry analysts now view Chipskye as a key player advancing domestic innovation in this competitive sector.
Chipskye’s strength lies in its ability to design single chips that maintain stable performance at temperatures up to 150°C, while also achieving greater miniaturization and speed. In June, the company became the first in Korea to enter mass production of 650V GaN power chips, a major achievement for the nation’s semiconductor industry.
To support its global expansion plans, Chipskye secured international trademark rights for its GaN technology through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), laying the foundation for entering overseas markets.
Gallium nitride (GaN) is increasingly seen as a next-gen material for power semiconductors, offering better efficiency, faster switching, and superior thermal performance in a smaller package compared to traditional silicon. It’s particularly attractive for applications in electric vehicles, energy storage systems (ESS), and data centers. Chipskye now aims to expand its presence in sectors such as AI-powered data centers and industrial power systems, working to build a strong position in the global market.
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