This article takes a look at Leapers Semiconductor’s Yangzhou production base, which got a boost from a 100 million yuan Pre-B+ round. It dives into their phased build-out, the equipment lineup, and a product roadmap aimed at scaling SiC power semiconductor modules for automotive and grid markets.
Leapers’ Yangzhou Plant: Investment, Scope, and Timeline
The ground-breaking on March 29 signals a big step for Leapers. They’re putting in an initial 180 million yuan to develop a 32-mu site, with about 31,000 square meters of floor space.
This facility will include offices, an R&D and testing center, a reliability lab, and a packaging and testing plant. The goal is to support fast qualification of SiC modules—Leapers is clearly betting on automotive-grade SiC modules with strong reliability.
They’ve designed the site to eventually hit an annual capacity of 3 million IGBT/SiC modules. In phase one, the focus is on automotive-grade SiC module packaging and testing lines.
Construction should wrap up by the end of this year. They’re aiming for commercial commissioning in March 2027, with an initial yearly output of 1.5 million power modules.
Phase One Build-Out: Equipment, Automation, and Capabilities
To get this expansion running, Leapers will bring in over 100 pieces of equipment from both imported and domestic sources. They’ll also implement a manufacturing execution system (MES) to streamline lifecycle management and boost automation.
The investment covers a full range of advanced tools and processes—critical for top-notch SiC module performance.
- Silver sintering machines
- Vacuum reflow ovens
- Pick-and-place machines
- Automatic terminal and welding stations
Phase one includes dedicated areas for research, reliability testing, and packaging. This setup helps speed up the development, qualification, and production of IGBT/SiC modules for tough, high-temperature and high-voltage applications.
Product Portfolio and Market Strategy
Since launching in 2019, Leapers has designed, produced, and sold SiC power semiconductor modules. They’ve come up with 20 packaging types and over 300 product models.
Leapers has shipped samples to more than 500 customers and exported to upwards of 20 countries. Overseas sales are set to make up nearly half of revenues in 2025, which is pretty impressive. That kind of reach gives them a real edge in the fast-growing power electronics space.
Four New SiC Modules Target Key Markets
At the Yangzhou groundbreaking, Leapers rolled out four new products—LCD SiC, LDP SiC, LEP SiC, and LPP SiC. Each one targets a specific sector: passenger vehicles, commercial/construction vehicles, AIDC, and power grid/high-voltage drive markets.
They’re planning quarterly product launches to keep their momentum and stay ahead.
- LCD SiC for passenger vehicles
- LDP SiC for commercial/construction vehicles
- LEP SiC for AIDC applications
- LPP SiC for power grid and high-voltage drive markets
These new modules expand Leapers’ lineup, letting customers fine-tune performance for high-temperature and high-current environments. That’s crucial for today’s electrified platforms and energy systems.
Global Reach, Reliability, and Growth Outlook
Leapers already works with a wide range of customers worldwide and puts a big emphasis on reliability and industrial scalability. Their SiC modules are built for high-temperature, high-voltage, and high-current needs across new energy vehicles, ultra-fast charging, SST (solid-state transformers), power grids, energy storage, rail transit, and industrial drives.
Several 1,200V–3,300V SiC modules are now in sample testing with both domestic and international customers for SST applications. Reliability checks are ongoing, and it looks like substantial volume growth could kick in around 2027.
Quality Assurance and Market Momentum
Leapers blends automotive-grade quality standards with tough reliability testing. They also use a robust MES-driven production workflow.
With this approach, Leapers aims to make supply chains stronger for transformative power electronics. The Yangzhou project pushes high-performance SiC modules to market faster, keeping pace with global demand for safer, more efficient, and compact power solutions.
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