Discrete Semiconductor Devices - General-Purpose Devices

Maintaining a top-class market share as a cash cow business

In the discrete semiconductor devices business, there is a focus on power devices, but demand for small signal general-purpose devices is expected to steadily grow as the performance of various types of devices increases and more extensive use is made of electronics. For example, small signal eneral-purpose devices (transistors and diodes) for 1 watt or less, which are used in control circuits and similar items, are necessary parts for electrification of automobiles and industrial equipment, and ROHM boasts a large share on account of the development, manufacturing, and sales know-how it has acquired over many years. While maintaining our large share as a cash cow business, having the business contribute to ROHM growth is a topic related to the general-purpose device business in the Medium-Term Management Plan.
For general-purpose devices, it is necessary to provide customers with a stable, low-cost supply because large volumes of them are used in numerous applications. By introducing highly efficient production lines and labor-saving lines, ROHM is increasing its productivity and capacity in addition to achieving stable supply, lower costs, and improved services. As semiconductors used in automobile must be of particularly high quality, we leverage the strengths of IDM and thoroughly manage quality.
Through these initiatives, we are steadily fulfilling the desires of customers and contributing to profit growth in the medium and long term.