In the global semiconductor landscape, the Chinese market undoubtedly stands as a shining jewel. In recent years, driven by China’s rapid economic development and continuous technological innovation, the demand for semiconductors in the country has surged exponentially. Seizing this tremendous opportunity, nearly all well-known international semiconductor companies have turned their attention to China, striving to cultivate this fertile ground in hopes of gaining a larger market share and enhancing their brand influence. Among them, Slkor’s transient voltage suppression diode, SLESD5Z5V, and STMicroelectronics' (ST) 40-year presence in China vividly embody this trend.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SLESD5Z5V product photo

Slkor's SLESD5Z5V transient voltage suppression diode plays an indispensable role in numerous electronic products due to its outstanding performance and stable quality. With a unidirectional polarity, a reverse working voltage (Vrwm) of 5V, and a breakdown voltage range between 6V and 7.1V, this diode ensures stable operation in various voltage environments. Additionally, its reverse leakage current (Ir) is just 1μA, with a maximum clamping voltage of 30V, demonstrating the exceptional performance of the SLESD5Z5V in transient voltage suppression. In fields like automotive electronics, industrial control, and consumer electronics, the SLESD5Z5V provides reliable protection, ensuring the safe operation of circuits.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SLESD5Z5V specification

Parameters of Slkor Transient Protection Diode SLESD5Z5V

Meanwhile, STMicroelectronics (ST), as a long-standing player in the Chinese market, has been deeply rooted in the country for 40 years. Beginning with product sales, ST gradually established its foothold in the Chinese market by leveraging its advanced technology and diverse product portfolio. With the robust development of China’s automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors, ST's role has evolved from being a simple product supplier to becoming a significant participant in these industry chains. Not only does ST offer high-performance chip solutions for the Chinese market, but it has also actively engaged in technological innovation and industrial upgrades alongside local enterprises, driving the growth and expansion of the entire industry chain.

2024 marks an important milestone—ST’s 40th anniversary in China. Over these four decades, the Chinese market has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a base for electronic product manufacturing to a crucial hub for global technological innovation. Throughout this process, ST has continuously adjusted and optimized its strategic positioning in China. From establishing R&D centers and strengthening its local team, to engaging in deep collaborations with local companies, ST’s every step in the Chinese market has been firm and purposeful.

As the Chinese market continues to evolve and its demands escalate, ST is doubling down on its commitment to China, deepening its “In China, For China” strategy. The core of this strategy is to gain a deeper understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of the Chinese market and to provide more tailored and localized products and services. At the “STMicroelectronics STM32 Media Communication Conference,” ST announced one of its latest strategic moves: the 40nm MCU will be produced by Hua Hong Semiconductor. This decision not only reflects ST's trust and support for China’s domestic semiconductor industry but also marks a significant step toward advancing China’s semiconductor industry chain and enhancing its independence and control.

Through collaboration with local companies like Hua Hong, ST can better grasp the pulse of the Chinese market, offering products and services that closely match local demand. This, in turn, will foster global technological innovation and product upgrades, injecting fresh momentum into ST's competitiveness in the global market.

Looking ahead, both Slkor's SLESD5Z5V and STMicroelectronics will continue to write new chapters in China’s fertile market. Together with local Chinese enterprises, they will drive innovation and industrial upgrading in China’s semiconductor sector, contributing to the prosperity of the global semiconductor industry. In this process, the immense potential and boundless opportunities of the Chinese market will provide these renowned international semiconductor companies with further growth space and business opportunities.

About Slkor：

Slkor has research and development offices in Busan, South Korea, Beijing, China, and Suzhou, China. Most of the wafer manufacturing and packaging and testing are carried out within China. The company employs and collaborates with individuals and organizations worldwide, with a laboratory for product performance and reliability testing and a central warehouse located at its headquarters in Shenzhen. Slkor has filed for over a hundred invention patents, offers more than 2,000 product models, and serves over ten thousand customers globally. Its products are exported to countries and regions including Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, making it one of the rapidly growing semiconductor companies in recent years. With well-established management systems and streamlined workflows, Slkor has rapidly enhanced the brand awareness and reputation of its "SLKOR" brand through its outstanding quality and standardized services. Its product range includes three major series: diodes, transistors, and power devices, with recent introductions of new products such as Hall elements and analog devices, expanding its presence in sensors, Risc-v microcontrollers, and other product categories.