According to Revasum (ASX: RVS), which listed on the Australian stock exchange in 2018, the collaboration will result in bringing next generation silicon carbide and gallium nitride power electronics to markets faster, reducing cost and risk factors associated with new generation technologies.

Revasum says that PowerAmericaInstitute, an organisation that brings together the semiconductor manufacturers and the companies that use semiconductor power electronics in their products, is well placed as an information hub and with the backing of the US Department of Energy and the engagement of top researchers, knowledge and processes can be provided to educate the American workforce and provide more innovative product designs.

“Revasum is at the forefront of the design and manufacture of grinding and polishing capital equipment used in the global semiconductor industry, with a strategic focus on the SiC market and wafer sizes 200mm. Demand for SiC devices is growing rapidly due to their superior performance, and it is quickly becoming the material of choice for high-growth end markets including electric vehicles and 5G infrastructure,” Revasum notes.

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“Revasum's grinding and polishing tools comprise an essential link in the supply chain of SiC semiconductors and the many applications that benefit from this technology, said Victor Veliadis, Executive Director of PowerAmerica.

"Effective grinding and polishing increases overall wafer production yield and ultimately lowers the cost of SiC semiconductors devices and systems."

Revasum Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Rebecca Shooter-Dodd, said "Revasum is very proud to be joining PowerAmerica alongside major players in the fast-growing semiconductor sector. We are a global leader in SiC single-wafer processing equipment design and are excited to join a group whose efforts are critical to building the US semiconductor supply chain.

“As the global semiconductor shortage continues to impact supply chains, accelerating the development of domestic capabilities in research, innovation and advanced manufacturing is key."