Soitec SA

Soitec SA is a French multinational corporation specializing in the manufacture of innovative semiconductor materials, particularly engineered substrates like silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers. As the world's leading provider of SOI wafers, the company produces ultra-thin disks using proprietary Smart Cut™ technology, which transfers thin layers of monocrystalline material to enhance chip performance, reduce energy consumption, and improve efficiency in microelectronics. These materials are essential for producing chips used in smartphones, tablets, computers, IT servers, data centers, automotive electronics, connected devices (Internet of Things), and industrial and medical equipment. Soitec SA also offers advanced substrates such as gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC), supporting applications in radio-frequency components, power electronics, AI, electric vehicles, and high-speed communications. With manufacturing facilities in France, Singapore, and China, plus R&D centers worldwide, and over 4,300 active patents, Soitec SA holds a pivotal position in the global semiconductor supply chain, driving technological revolutions in mobile, digital, and sustainable technologies. Headquartered in Bernin, France, the company employs around 2,327 people and dedicates a significant portion of turnover to research and development.