Fujitsu will leverage TSMC"s foundry for its 2nm CPU
At a press conference on November 8, Japanese technology conglomerate Fujitsu mentioned that its power-saving CPU will be produced with the 2nm processing node technology, and will be manufactured by TSMC......»»
India is serious about establishing wafer foundry industry
Bill Gates once said if Microsoft was rid of 20 of its best talents, it would be only a company of mediocrity. Which countries would be able to recruit 20 top-notch experts who could help develop their home-grown semiconductor industries? The US and.....»»
Apple’s greed could be Samsung’s gain
A recent report has suggested that Apple could have booked out 90% of TSMC’s 3nm manufacturing capacity, but this could be good news for others like Samsung. It is no secret that Apple and TSMC have a close working relationship. In fact.....»»
Japan"s Rapidus shares views on TSMC competition and 2nm progress
Rapidus, Japan's newly created semiconductor champion that seeks to reach 2nm production by 2027, indicated that it has completed the preparatory work of its first EUV lithography machine. The EUV equipment will be in place before Rapidus' trial prod.....»»
Etron rolls out SPU chip built using TSMC 28nm process
Etron Technology has rolled out its new-generation stream processor unit (SPU) built using TSMC's 28nm process......»»
NXP, TSMC to deliver automotive 16nm FinFET embedded MRAM
NXP Semiconductors and TSMC have jointly announced their collaboration to deliver the industry's first automotive embedded MRAM in 16 nm FinFET technology......»»
GF, Samsung, and TSMC join Imec"s Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies & Systems program
Imec, the Belgium-based semiconductor research hub, announced on May 16 that GlobalFoundries, Samsung Electronics, and TSMC have joined its Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies & Systems (SSTS) research program. Launched in 2021, the SSTS program r.....»»
Synopsys, TSMC team up to help clients accelerate 2nm chips designs
EDA specialist Synopsys has recently announced its collaboration with TSMC to deliver digital and custom design EDA flows on the foundry's most advanced N2 (2nm) process, aiming to meet stringent design targets on next-generation system-on-chips (SoC.....»»
Rapidus president shares views on TSMC comeptition and 2nm progress
Rapidus, Japan's newly created semiconductor champion that seeks to reach 2nm production by 2027, indicated that its EUV lithography machine is in place. Talking to Nikkei, Rapidus president Atsuyoshi Koike claimed that Rapidus has introduced AI and.....»»
Warren Buffett sold all TSMC shares over concerns about Taiwan’s stability
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has now sold all its TSMC shares in what has been described as an “abrupt” move. Buffett said that while he remained a great admirer of the company, tensions between China and Taiwan were too gr.....»»
Parablu to deliver Microsoft Azure-hosted cybersecurity and data resiliency SaaS solutions
Parablu has unveiled a multi-year agreement with Microsoft that integrates engineering, go-to-market activities, and co-selling of Parablu’s BluVault and the Ransomware Defense Suite Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings. Parablu will leverage.....»»
Apple has a stranglehold on the TSMC 3nm chip supply in 2023
Apple has reserved nearly all of TSMC's 3-nanometer process chip production for upcoming iPhone, Mac, and iPad models with the A17 Bionic and Apple Silicon M3 chips.Apple books nearly all of TSMC's 3nm processAs early as December 2020, reports emerge.....»»
SMIC and the vanishing 14nm
At its first-quarter 2023 earnings call on May 12, SMIC's top officials remain tight-lipped about the pure-play foundry's advanced manufacturing processes, be it 7nm or 14nm. Apart from emphasizing the urgent orders coming from China's consumer and s.....»»
Apple devices to occupy 90% of TSMC 3nm capacity in 2023
TSMC will see the baseline 3nm process technology (N3B) dominate 90% of its N3 family capacity in 2023, and nearly 90% of the N3B capacity reportedly has been booked by Apple for new iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads for the year, which will bolster the p.....»»
SMIC sees capacity utilization rate fall below 70%
China-based Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has reported its gross margin slid to 20.8% in the first quarter of 2023 from 32% in the prior quarter, due to lower wafer shipments and capacity utilization. The pure-play foundry saw its.....»»
TSMC leader highlighted "trust" as a key success ingredient at 2023 TSMC Technology Symposium
At the 2023 TSMC Technology Symposium held on May 11, TSMC CEO C.C. Wei highlighted the importance of "trust" in his keynote speech......»»
GM"s Europe return expected to target Nordic countries with EVs
GM's European lineup will be an "all-electric portfolio" that will leverage the automaker's EVs across more than one brand, GM Europe head Jaclyn McQuaid said......»»
TSMC increases quarterly dividend
TSMC decided to raise its quarterly dividend to NT$3 (US$0.10) a share, up from NT$2.75 that had been in place since 2021......»»
Specialty foundry VIS may see sales recover starting 2Q23
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) recorded a 42.8% sequential revenue surge in April with first-quarter sales likely to be the lowest of the year, according to industry sources......»»
SkyWater confident about 2023 as industry sustains R&D during downturn
SkyWater Technology has announced on May 8 its financial results for Q1 2023. The US-based company, listed as a "trusted foundry" by the US Department of Defense, saw its revenue increased 37% year-over-year to a record US$66.1 million. Gross margin.....»»
TSMC"s Europe plan gives it a new global dimension: Tim Culpan
It looks increasingly likely that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will proceed with a factory in Europe — after entering the US — as a way to meet both industry demand and political pressure. Adding a third continent would make the.....»»