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ROHM was established in Kyoto in 1958 as initially a manufacturer of small electronic components. In 1967 production was expanded to include transistors and diodes, and in 1969 ICs and other semiconductor products were added to the lineup. Two years later (in 1971), going against conventional Japanese business culture, the company entered the US market by establishing a sales office and IC design center in Silicon Valley. Through the hard work and passionate dedication of its young work force, business flourished, causing the industry to take notice. ROHM’s expansion overseas soon became a template for other companies and eventually was accepted as common business practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With around 21,300 employees all over the world, ROHM is a global company listed on the Tokyo stock exchange. Lapis Semiconductor (former OKI Semiconductor), SiCrystal AG and Kionix are companies of ROHM Group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Four growth Engines<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are four product segments that ROHM looks to as the next growth engines:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u2018IC Synergy strategy\u2019 consolidating ROHM\u2019s analog technology and LAPIS Semiconductor\u2019s digital technology.<\/li>\n
  2. \u2018Power device strategy\u2019 of enhancing the lineup of power devices based around SiC (Silicon Carbide), and contributing to energy conservation.<\/li>\n
  3. \u2018LED total solutions strategy\u2019 encompassing LED elements, driver ICs, power modules, and LED-lighting finish goods.<\/li>\n
  4. \u2018Sensor strategy\u2019 harnessing world-leading lineup of sensors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ROHM in 2008 acquired LAPIS Semiconductor (formerly OKI Semiconductor), a technology leaderof system LSI chips used for digital consumer applications. Combining ROHM\u2019s analog technology with Lapis\u2019 digital technology, they have developed solutions including various display driver ICs, high-capacity memory devices, lithium-ion battery protection ICs and low-power consumption microcontrollers, and already seen the new products bring in revenues, such as dedicated chipset for Intel processors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    ROHM will enhance its portfolio of SiC power devices, and is looking to expand into the automotive and the industrial machineryfield. As for silicon (Si) elements, ROHM will continue to expand the existing product lines including insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBT), high-efficiency MOSFETs and diodes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    ROHM SiC Devices<\/em><\/p>\n

    ROHM’s Silicon carbide diodes (also known as Silicon carbide Schottky diodes or SiC Schottky diodes) provide industry-leading performance. These SiC diodes combine forward voltage and fast recovery time to further advance silicon carbide (SiC) as superior to Si Fast recovery diodes.<\/p>\n

    ROHM’s SCS1xxxAG series of high-performance silicon carbide Schottky diodes are a new class of silicon carbide diodes offering industry-leading low forward voltage, fast recovery time leading to improved power conversion efficiency. The SiC diodes are ideal for PFC\/power supplies, solar panel inverters, uninterruptible power supplies(UPS), air conditioners and others.<\/p>\n

    These silicon carbide diodes(SiC diodes) maintain low forward voltage over a wide operating temperature range, which results in lower power dissipation under actual operating conditions.<\/p>\n

    With the acquisition of SiCrystal AG, ROHM has the complete manufacturing capability for silicon carbide semiconductors from ingot formation to power device fabrication. This allows the rapid development of advanced products and complete control of raw materials for industry\u2019s leading reliability and quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    For LED-related elements, ROHM is looking to provide total solutions including sensor devices, driver LSIs and discretes. ROHM also offers LED lighting products(Tube lights, Bulbs, Flood Bay lights) being sold through distribution channels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition, ROHM in 2009 acquired MEMS accelerometer manufacturer, Kionix Inc., USA, allowing ROHM to broaden its motion sensor offerings for developers of smartphones, PCs\/Tablets and other consumer applications. ROHM will continue to expand its MEMS offerings including gyroscopes and other sensor devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The product palette consists of Power Management & Motor Driver ICs, LED Driver for Lighting & Automotive,\u00a0Audio & Video ICs, general purpose ICs, Sensor ICs & optical Sensors, SiC Power devices, MCU, Transistors, Diodes, Resistors, Printheads& CIS as well as customized products. ROHM\u2019s products are deployed in a broad range of target applications such as automotive, industrial, consumer, computer & office equipment, home appliances, white goods, medical as well as communication systems.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Next-generation Lighting\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    The constant evolution of lighting has resulted in the proliferation LED-based solutions that meet our current needs for greater energy efficiency, longer life, and increasing flexibility. ROHM began offering optimized LED lighting products in 2008 using the latest LED and semiconductor technologies, along with expertise garnered from 50 years as a leading semiconductor manufacturer.<\/p>\n

    ROHM’s broad portfolio of lighting products provide an unprecedented level of customization and flexibility and are ideal for virtually any environment, from public spaces to commercial establishments and residential areas. The only limit is one’s imagination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    ROHM has developed LEDs for lighting utilizing a well-established in-house production system, along with extensive expertise gleaned from fifty years as a market leader in semiconductor products. This allows us to create semiconductor-based lighting devices and components optimized to user needs for form, function, and quality.<\/p>\n

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