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......»»
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.....»»
TSMC reportedly mulls raising quotes for specific processes
TSMC reportedly is looking to raise pricing for specific orders and processes in the second half of this year or in 2024 in order to maintain stability and profitability, according to industry sources......»»
3D chip stacking tech competition intensifying
TSMC has recently announced SoIC-P, microbump versions of its System on Integrated Chips (SoIC) solutions providing a cost-effective way for 3D chip stacking......»»
Apple Learning Coach program expanding to 12 more countries; US applications re-open
Apple is entering its second year of offering its Learning Coach program. Apple Learning Coach is a free training opportunity for educators who want to discover the best ways to leverage Apple’s technology in the classroom. more… The post Apple.....»»
Silicon Island Chronicles series interview: Win Semi chairman says the era of AIoT has arrived
Apart from its TSMC-led silicon-based semiconductor ecosystem, Taiwan also plays a crucial role in the development of compound semiconductors, including the second-generation semiconductors GaAs and InP and third-generation SiC and GaN. As a leading.....»»
UMC revenue increases for 2nd consecutive month
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics' (UMC) revenue increased for the second consecutive month in April......»»
Is it wishful thinking for Samsung to outpace Nvidia in AI server processors?
For the first time ever, Samsung Electronics recently has bluntly publicized that its own AI server processors will surpass Nvidia's, but industry observers said regarding its major customer as an enemy may be a fatal injury to the foundry business o.....»»
Flash deal drops the price of this HP gaming laptop to $650
The HP Victus 16 is an excellent gaming laptop, and with a couple of upgrades, you can leverage the $350 discount to make it even better......»»
TSMC growing presence in EV sector
TSMC, with the support of its ecosystem partners, is striving to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding market for electric vehicles (EV), according to industry sources......»»
US foundry SkyWater expands engagement with PsiQuantum to develop silicon photonics-based quantum computer
US-based SkyWater Technology, a Category 1A Trusted Foundry accredited by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) under the US Department of Defense, announced on May 2 that it has expanded its development agreement with PsiQuantum, a company se.....»»
VIS expects 17% revenue growth in 2Q23
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) expects to post a revenue increase of approximately 17% sequentially in the second quarter of 2023, with gross margin and operating margin remaining roughly unchanged on quarter......»»
US foundry SkyWater expands partnership with PsiQuantum to develop silicon photonics-based quantum computer
US-based SkyWater Technology, a Category 1A Trusted Foundry accredited by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) under the US Department of Defense, announced on May 2 that it has expanded its development agreement with PsiQuantum, a company se.....»»
Costly sub-3nm investments challenging TSMC, others
The high cost of manufacturing processes smaller than 3nm and related investments is posing a challenge to TSMC and its Korean and US peers, who are attempting to maintain adequate long-term margins and profits, according to industry sources......»»
PrivateGPT enables users to share only necessary information with OpenAI
Private AI launched PrivateGPT, a new product that helps companies safely leverage OpenAI’s chatbot without compromising customer or employee privacy. “Generative AI will only have a space within our organizations and societies if the rig.....»»
TSMC overseas foundry quotes to be 10-30% higher than in Taiwan
TSMC has begun to formulate pricing strategies for its new overseas wafer fabs. Quotes for advanced chips to be fabricated by its plant in Arizona are estimated to be 20-30% higher than corresponding prices in Taiwan, while mature process chips from.....»»
Ansys multiphysics solutions certified for TSMC"s N2 process
Ansys and TSMC continue their long-standing technology collaboration to announce the certification of Ansys' power integrity software for TSMC's N2 process technology......»»
Intel foundry business continues to fall, to make Arm SoC on Intel 18A
Amid a PC slump, Intel posted a sharp fall in sales and profit as the chip giant is hopeful that the worst is over. Intel also confirmed the roadmap for five nodes is on track......»»
Malaysia needs at least one medium-size wafer foundry fab, says MSIA president
Malaysia should strive to attract investors to set up at least one medium-size wafer foundry fab to build a complete semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the country, not just as an IC packaging base in Southeast Asia for international semicon.....»»
TSMC sees major fabless clients defer 3nm chip rollouts
TSMC has obtained 3nm chip order commitments from vendors including AMD, MediaTek, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, which are all looking to defer the delivery of their 3nm generation devices, according to industry sources......»»