Magnachip Commences Full-Scale Mass Production of New 30V MXT LV MOSFET for Electric Power Steering Systems

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Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX) has initiated full-scale mass production of its new 30V MXT LV Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) for Electronic Control Units (ECUs) of Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems. This product, used by a global automaker, offers stable power supply, low resistance, and excellent switching characteristics. The compact size and adherence to AEC-Q101 standards make it a valuable addition to the automotive sector.

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• Full-scale mass production of a new MOSFET product for EPS systems indicates strong demand and market potential in the automotive sector.
• The product's incorporation of highly rugged trench MOSFET technology and adherence to AEC-Q101 standards showcases Magnachip's technological capabilities and stringent quality control procedures.

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• Developed with highly rugged trench MOSFET technology, the new 30V MXT LV MOSFET ensures a stable power supply for electric power steering

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation ("Magnachip" or "Company") (NYSE: MX) announced today that the Company has begun full-scale mass production of its new 30V MXT LV Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs)* used in Electronic Control Units (ECUs) of Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems. This MOSFET product is being used by a global automaker.

The new 30V MXT LV MOSFET provides a stable power supply to EPS, assisting a vehicle's directional control through an electric motor. This product also adheres to rigorous AEC-Q101 standards and guarantees a wide operating junction temperature range between -55°C to 175°C.

The new product incorporates a highly rugged trench MOSFET structure in a thick gate oxide, which offers low resistance and excellent switching characteristics. These features reduce switching noise in applications and enhance system performance with high power efficiency. Additionally, the reduced product size, enabled by applying a PDFN 33 package of 3.3mm x 3.3mm, facilitates flexible design options for ECUs.

"Magnachip's new compact and highly reliable MOSFET for EPSs showcases our differentiated technological capabilities," said YJ Kim, CEO of Magnachip. "We will actively expand in the automotive sector with our innovative power solutions and stringent quality control procedures."

* MXT LV MOSFET (Magnachip eXtreme Trench Low Voltage MOSFET): Magnachip's cutting-edge product portfolio of 12~40V trench MOSFETs

Magnachip's new automotive 30V MXT LV MOSFET
Product	VDS	ID	*RDS(on)_max	Package	Application	AEC-Q101
AMDV030N150URH	30V	29A	15.0mΩ	PDFN33	Electronic control units of electric power steering systems, road switches, and switching power supply units	Qualified
*RDS(on)_max: the maximum resistance of MOSFETs during on-state operation

About Magnachip Semiconductor
Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platform solutions for communications, IoT, consumer, computing, industrial and automotive applications. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with more than 40 years of operating history, owns a portfolio of approximately 1,100 registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip's website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

CONTACTS:

United States (Investor Relations): Yujia Zhai The Blueshirt Group Tel. +1-860-214-0809 Investor.relations@magnachip.com	USA media / industry analyst: Mike Newsom LouVan Communications, Inc. Tel. +1-617-803-5385 mike.newsom@louvanpr.com	Korea / Asia media: Min A KIM Senior manager of Public Relations Tel. +82-2-6903-3211 mina3.kim@magnachip.com

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FAQ

What is the name of the company behind the new 30V MXT LV MOSFET for EPS systems?

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX)

What are the key features of the new 30V MXT LV MOSFET?

The MOSFET offers stable power supply, low resistance, and excellent switching characteristics, adhering to AEC-Q101 standards and providing a wide operating junction temperature range between -55°C to 175°C.

What is the application of the new 30V MXT LV MOSFET?

It is used in Electronic Control Units of electric power steering systems, road switches, and switching power supply units.

What is the significance of the product's reduced size?

The reduced size, enabled by applying a PDFN 33 package of 3.3mm x 3.3mm, facilitates flexible design options for ECUs.

Who is the CEO of Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation?

YJ Kim is the CEO of Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation.