Soitec Secures Multi-Year Supply Agreement with Skyworks

Soitec, a leader in semiconductor materials, has announced a multi-year agreement to provide Piezoelectric-On-Insulator (POI) wafers to Skyworks Solutions. This partnership aims to meet the burgeoning RF demands of 5G smartphones through Skyworks' Sky5 platform. The agreement ensures a continuous supply of POI wafers, a critical component for advanced front-end modules.

These wafers offer compactness and compatibility with advanced packaging, crucial for the high-volume manufacturing required by modern smartphones. They deliver exceptional performance, enabling efficient signal management up to 3+ GHz frequencies. This development solidifies Soitec's position as a key innovator, with CEO Pierre Barnabé affirming the industry's trust in their substrates.