A sharper look at the interior of semiconductors
Images provide information—what we can observe with our own eyes enables us to understand. Constantly expanding the field of perception into dimensions that are initially hidden from the naked eye, drives science forward. Today, increasingly powerf.....»»
China tightens screening of compound semiconductor projects
The Chinese government will reportedly launch a new round of subsidization to encourage investment in semiconductor manufacturing, but projects involving compound semiconductors, mainly SiC and GaN, are expected to be excluded, according to industry.....»»
Toyota hits record November output, but shortages loom
Toyota Motor said on Monday its global output hit a record for November, thanks in part to solid consumer demand, though it warned of an uncertain outlook due to a persistent shortage of semiconductors and spikes in Covid cases in China......»»
Researchers show a new way to induce useful defects using invisible material properties
Much of modern electronic and computing technology is based on one idea: Add chemical impurities, or defects, to semiconductors to change their ability to conduct electricity. These altered materials are then combined in different ways to produce the.....»»
AT2021fxu is a changing-look active galactic nucleus, observations find
By analyzing the data from NASA's Swift spacecraft and from the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) onboard the International Space Station, astronomers have investigated an active optical transient known as AT2021fxu. Results of the s.....»»
Sahasra to provide first India-made memory chips in January
Sahasra Electronics, which plans to spend INR7.5 billion for the memory IC OSAT business, will soon provide memory chips and SSDs to a local CCTV provider, highlighting India's efforts to be self-reliant on semiconductors......»»
IDMs migrating to 8-inch fabs for SiC, GaN components production
With third-generation compound semiconductors SiC and GaN increasingly used in power devices for electric vehicle (EV) and server applications, international IDMs are actively migrating to 8-inch from the mainstream 6-inch wafer processing to enhance.....»»
Deloitte predicts 2023 TMT trends advancing future growth
Deloitte Global recently released its Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) 2023 Predictions report, identifying artificial intelligence (AI), advertising video on demand (AVOD), 5G, streaming, and semiconductors as the biggest trends in TMT,.....»»
Wingtech to contract Shanghai foundry startup to make power semiconductors
China-based EMS provider Wingtech Technology has disclosed plans to contract with Wingsky Semi to develop and manufacture 12-inch power chips and devices......»»
Electric Drivetrain Evolution: From Past to Future
Electric drivetrain developers must adopt new technologies such as fast-switching semiconductors and higher battery voltages to improve the efficiency and range of electric vehicles.Register now to download this poster.By 2035 most industrial countr.....»»
Power devices to embrace energy saving, environmental protection trends in 2030, says DIGITIMES Research
Power semiconductors will revolve around two major trends - energy saving and environment protection - in 2030 and beyond, and future power component materials including silicon, GaN, SiC and fourth-generation semiconductor gallium oxide (Ga2O3) will.....»»
Full solid-state LiDAR technology supported by 3D sensing and automotive supply chain
The "future car" trend will be driven by functions like ADAS. To realize these functions, sensing technology, both for the interior and exterior of the vehicle, has continued to evolve. Currently, suppliers of III-V compound semiconductors and CMOS-b.....»»
China automakers keen to reach self-sufficiency for automotive ICs
To cope with the US ban on exports of advanced semiconductors to China, Chinese automakers are making efforts to promote local production of automotive ICs, according to industry sources......»»
IDMs, IC design houses eye automotive smart cockpit IC opportunities
IDMs including Infineon, NXP Semiconductors, and STMicroelectronics (STMicro), as well as IC design houses such as Sunplus Technology, have stepped up their efforts to develop sensor ICs and other chips for automotive smart cockpits......»»
Ansys to help train Indian engineers in electronics and semiconductors
As countries worldwide are building semiconductor ecosystems for national security reasons, India is trying to encourage advanced fabless semiconductors and deep technology......»»
Toyota, Denso, IBM cooperate to boost Japan"s chip competitiveness
A new entity called Rapidus has been tapped by the Japanese government to mass-produce advanced 2-nanometer semiconductors......»»
Law amendment to benefit more sectors than semiconductor in Taiwan, says economic minister
An amendment to the Statute for Industrial Innovation, drafted by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and designed to provide higher tax incentives for R&D projects by local high-tech companies, will benefit more industries beyond semiconductors af.....»»
NXP expands portfolio of end-to-end Matter solutions with new devices
NXP Semiconductors has released new devices designed to simplify the development of IoT and industrial IoT solutions. Adding to NXP’s expanding portfolio of end-to-end Matter solutions, the RW612 and the K32W148 devices combine advanced edge proces.....»»
NXP sees MCU supply remain tight in 2023
The microcontroller unit (MCU) supply will remain tight in 2023, buoyed by strong demand for automotive and industrial control applications, according to Ron Martino, executive VP of global sales for NXP Semiconductors......»»
Chip shortage empowers China-based IGBT makers; migration to 300mm wafers in sight
According to DIGITIMES Research, the global power semiconductor market will continue to grow, mainly driven by the EV, EV charger, industrial motor, PV and wind power sectors. Among power semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and Insulator Ga.....»»
NXP, Delta team up for next-gen EV solutions
NXP Semiconductors and Taiwan's Delta Electronics, a switching power supply provider, have struck a deal under which the pair will jointly develop next-generation electric vehicle (EV) solutions......»»