1956
R&D of germanium crystals was initiated
1958
Tianjin Semiconductor Material Factory was founded as one of China’s earliest enterprises engaged in semiconductor material production
1969
R&D of silicon crystals was initiated
1973
R&D of Φ1.5–2 inch epitaxial wafers was initiated
1978
The production of zone‑melted monocrystalline silicon was launched, and mass production of Φ2‑inch zone‑melted silicon wafers was achieved
1981
Tianjin Semiconductor Material Factory became one of China’s earliest manufacturers of solar monocrystalline silicon, producing Φ2–3 inch silicon wafers for photovoltaic cells
1985
Guided by national strategies, zone melting furnaces were introduced during the 6th Five‑Year Plan, expanding business scope from zone‑melted monocrystalline silicon to power semiconductors.
Based on CZ silicon wafer manufacturing, the industrial chain was further extended to polished wafers and epitaxial wafers
1989
82 mm zone-melted wafers were produced for 4500 V, 1500 A high-voltage DC devices used in State Grid electric locomotives
1997
The CFZ project was launched, and its products are applied to semiconductor material devices
1999
The pulling of Φ4-inch zone-melted monocrystalline silicon was realized, breaking the international monopoly
2000
Tianjin HuanOu Semiconductor Material & Technology Co., Ltd. was established
2026
The large-diameter silicon wafer project in Shenzhen was officially launched
2023
Completed our strategic restructuring,
and officially launched our Xuzhou Fab.
2022
Established a semiconductor materials research institute and launched a CNAS lab.
2020
Commenced mass production of 300mm polished wafers for integrated circuits.
2019
Achieved a significant breakthrough in developing 300mm COP-free ingots.
2017
Launched the production base for 200mm-300mm silicon wafers for integrated circuits.
2015
Launched the R&D and manufacturing center for CZ ingots in Hohhot.
2012
Commenced mass production of 200mm CZ heavily doped polished silicon wafers.
2011
Successfully produced the first 200mm FZ monocrystalline silicon wafer.
2008
Commenced production of 150mm polished silicon wafers for power devices.
2003
Transitioned from inner diameter cutting to multi-wire saw cutting for silicon wafers.
2002
Successfully produced the first 150mm FZ monocrystalline silicon wafer.