Nexperia China claims to be making chips using 12-inch wafers — subsidiary deepens split with Dutch parent as it builds out 'mass production capabilities'

Nexperia's Chinese subsidiary has achieved small-batch production of chips using 12-inch wafers, marking a significant milestone in its independent R&D and mass production capabilities. The subsidiary is producing commodity power semiconductors similar to those made by its Dutch parent company. The Chinese unit's move towards self-sufficiency comes amid a split with the Dutch parent, which halted wafer shipments to China in late 2025. The dispute has led to disruptions in chip supply, impacting companies like Honda. Legal battles over control of Nexperia are ongoing, with no resolution announced yet.