As China’s semiconductor industry advances, we at Venture are excited to adopt domestic brands for our PCBA production needs. One of them is Oriental Semi, a pioneering semiconductor company. Today, we introduce them and their products.
We will share other semiconductor brands we partner with in the upcoming articles. These companies demonstrate high adoption rates, superior quality, and cutting-edge innovation.
At Venture, many of these domestic semiconductor brands have already been widely integrated into our PCBA and SMT production lines across projects in new energy, industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.
About Oriental Semi
Oriental Semi is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Suzhou, China. Founded in 2008, the company develops and produces power control semiconductor devices.
Over time, they have positioned themselves as leading chip suppliers in China and globally. Today, the company holds several core semiconductor patents, earning recognition and praise.
Their products range from consumer electronics chips to industrial-grade high-voltage devices. These products deliver efficiency in diverse systems, achieving higher reliability in power circuits.
Notable Technological Breakthroughs
In 2012, Oriental Semi invented the world’s first Semi-Floating Gate Transistor (SFGT). This news appeared in the American Science Journal in 2013.
Two years later, in 2014, the company began mass-producing the super junction high-power MOSFET. The event marked the first time a local manufacturer was producing the device, attaining another milestone.
2016 saw the invention and production of the SFMOS and core high-voltage EV charging chip – again for the first time by a local Chinese manufacturer.
In 2018, the company’s GreenMOS high-power MOSFET became a leading product globally, propelling the company to international recognition for high-performance devices.
In 2019, Oriental Semi’s high-performance IGBT entered full production, entering the company’s list of innovative products. They currently hold top positions in the domestic and global markets.
Product Quality and Compliance
Oriental Semi is ISO certified. Its manufacturing and management systems pass ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and various other quality certifications, bringing solid reliability and quality.
The company adopts various measures to ensure products comply with industry regulations, including eliminating harmful materials as required by RoHS and REACH.
Their products undergo rigorous life tests and environmental stress reliability tests. These tests include subjecting semiconductor devices to 150°C for up to 500 hours.
Additionally, the manufacturer commits to green technologies, reducing energy consumption. This commitment not only supports environmental sustainability but also elevates operational efficiency in demanding environments.
Oriental Semi’s Product Portfolio
Oriental Semiconductor Co, Ltd. offers several product lines, including MOSFETs, IGBTs, TGBTs, and Power ICs. Each product category has models for specific application needs, such as high and low-voltage systems.
Power MOSFETs
These are high-power switching devices for fast charging applications and power control in lighting, server and communication, motor drives, energy conversion, and similar uses.
They offer ultra-fast switching speeds and softer curves compared to standard devices. Other attributes include low dynamic losses and switching oscillations suppression for heat and EMI reduction.
In our own assembly operations, we frequently utilize Oriental Semi’s MOSFETs in high-efficiency battery protection modules, inverter circuits, and fast-charging systems—components that demand both rapid switching and thermal stability.
IGBT Modules
Oriental Semi’s Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors have unique structures that allow them to attain lower voltage drops and reduced switching loss. They support high voltages, making them suitable for applications in PV energy, EV charging, energy storage, and motor drive circuits.
We have successfully applied these IGBT modules in motor control subsystems and DC fast-charging circuit boards assembled in our facilities, benefiting from their low-loss switching under continuous operation.
TGBT Devices
TGBT devices utilize Oriental Semi’s patented Trident-gate Bipolar Transistor technology, providing switching efficiency in different settings. Their characteristics include low gate charge, low VCE (collector-emitter voltage), and good conduction.
Power ICs
Power ICs from Oriental Semiconductor are highly efficient, providing improved stability in varied power management and switching circuits. Their applications range from battery energy storage and PV systems to display PCUs.
These power ICs are integral to many of our high-density PCB designs, especially where power conversion, load regulation, and compactness are critical.
Core Applications of Oriental Semiconductor Devices
Oriental Semiconductor devices are highly specialized components with extensive applications in different fields. They have targeted uses in the following sectors.
These types of industrial modules often flow directly through our PCBA lines, where Oriental Semi’s components consistently demonstrate robust performance under varying loads and environments.
New Energy Vehicle Systems
The devices for this application are high-power chips for increased voltage needs, including DC charging stations. They have applications in onboard chargers and main drives, battery energy storage, and charger protection circuits.
Energy Storage and Conversion
This application includes renewable and hybrid energy conversion MOSFETs and other components. Their uses include photovoltaic inverters, battery protection circuits, and storage systems, such as uninterruptable power supplies (UPS).
Industrial Power Control
They manage power in industrial machines, tools, and automation systems. Uses range from SMPS and motor drives to power supply systems. Others are specialized robots, drones, electric tools, and industrial lighting.
Data and Communication
The devices integrate into circuits that run data center servers and power units, 5G base station systems, and various other communication equipment circuits. The components for these uses offer increased efficiency and resilience in high voltage and current levels.
Consumer Electronics
Lower-power semiconductor devices have helpful uses in various consumer products. The products include TV power boards, PC power supplies, mobile phone motherboards, fast chargers, and electromagnetic heaters.
Innovations and Future Outlook
Orient Semiconductor Co., Ltd invests in product R&D by funding research and collaborating with educational institutions.
Their innovation-led processes regularly produce groundbreaking solutions for the ever-growing semiconductor industry. With these plans, the company will continue being a leading chip supplier locally and internationally.
Conclusion
Oriental Semi is a technology-driven innovator in China dealing with devices for power systems. It has over 17 years of industry experience. The company has developed and manufactured various products, including inventing the semi-floating gate MOSFET.
