Taiwan "CHIPS Act" enters countdown for finalization
The approval of Taiwan's government-led incentives, known as Taiwan's "CHIPS Act," for the local chipmaking sector has entered its final stage, according to official sources......»»
Google Cloud rolls out self-designed Arm chips in its data centers
Google Axion-based VMs will be out in preview in the coming months. Enlarge / A Google Axion Processor. (credit: Google) Google is joining the custom Arm data center chip trend. Google Cloud, the cloud platform division.....»»
2nm chip for iPhone 17 Pro on track despite twin challenges
Apple chipmaker TSMC appears to be on track with its work on a 2nm chip destined for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in 2025 – as well as for the 1.4nm chips beyond that. A new supply-chain report said TSMC has faced two challenges, but indication.....»»
DIY Silicon: Design Your Own Chips
Now you can design and manufacture your own custom chips — for cheap! The post DIY Silicon: Design Your Own Chips appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
U.S. Department of Commerce Enters into Preliminary agreement with TSMC
TSMC will also construct an additional facility in Phoenix. The post U.S. Department of Commerce Enters into Preliminary agreement with TSMC appeared first on Phandroid. In what could be seen as one of the more interesting developments wit.....»»
Wolfe Automotive enters U.S., buys two Montana dealerships
Wolfe Automotive Group, of Calgary, Alberta, in Canada, has purchased its first two U.S. dealerships......»»
TSMC gets $11.6B in US grants and loans; will open 3rd Arizona chip plant
Apple chipmaker TSMC has announced plans to open a third Arizona chip plant, in addition to the two already under construction. This will be the most advanced of the three plants, making 2nm chips. The expansion plan appears to have been part of a.....»»
TSMC will build third Arizona fab after winning $6.6B in CHIPS funding
Funding comes after significant delays at Arizona's other fabs. Enlarge / The TSMC facility in Phoenix, Arizona. (credit: The Washington Post / Contributor | The Washington Post) The US Department of Commerce has propos.....»»
It looks like Qualcomm is Working on more ARM Chips for Windows
The chips come with model numbers X1P44100 and X1P46100. The post It looks like Qualcomm is Working on more ARM Chips for Windows appeared first on Phandroid. At this point there have been a ton of rumors and speculation regarding Qualcomm.....»»
Apple chip production largely back on track thanks to advanced building designs
Apple chip production is largely back on track following the major earthquake in Taiwan, thanks in part due to “world-class seismic mitigation measures” in TSMC’s plants. Some plants were temporarily evacuated to ensure the safety of employe.....»»
How Taiwan managed to keep its death toll so low during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has rocked the east coast of Taiwan—the largest the island nation has seen in more than 25 years......»»
TSMC swiftly recovers chip production one day after Taiwan earthquake
Following Taiwan's earthquake, Apple chip partner TSMC has started up its production lines in the territory, minimizing the downtime for this aspect of Apple's supply chain.TSMC signOn Wednesday, Taiwan suffered a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that killed.....»»
Beyond TSMC, Apple"s supply chain will be disrupted by the Taiwan earthquake
The Taiwan earthquake will cause issues for a number of Apple suppliers beyond TSMC, but the supply chain's impact probably won't be severe long-term, thanks to globalization. Here are some of Apple's suppliers that the company will need to keep an e.....»»
TSMC “still assessing” chipmaking facilities after 7.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan
TSMC makes most high-end chips for Apple, Nvidia, AMD, and others. Enlarge / TSMC's headquarters, seen here, are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. (credit: Sam Yeh via Getty Images) Chipmaking operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufa.....»»
TSMC plants evacuated as major earthquake in Taiwan kills at least four
The biggest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years has killed at least four people, with TSMC plants evacuated as a safety precaution. Apple’s chipmaker is still assessing the impact on production; even the slightest vibration can result in entire.....»»
Taiwan Earthquake Forces TSMC to Temporary Halt Operations
Other local chip manufacturers including United Microelectronics Corp. have likewise put a hold on operations. The post Taiwan Earthquake Forces TSMC to Temporary Halt Operations appeared first on Phandroid. Following a devastating 7.4-mag.....»»
Apple supplier TSMC evacuates as earthquake hits Taiwan
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit Taiwan, killing 9, and causing Apple processor manufacturer to temporarily halt production.There are no reports of TSMC facilities being damaged, but some domestic and office blocks were badly hit (Source; Reuters)W.....»»
Taiwan"s strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 7 dead
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and leaving seven people dead......»»
New single-cell analysis tech incorporates advanced fiber optics directly into microfluidic chips
Droplet microfluidics has revolutionized single-cell analysis, crucial for genomics, drug discovery, and diagnostics, by partitioning samples into nanoliter droplets for detailed cellular analysis. Yet, its broader adoption is hindered by the complex.....»»
Final Delta IV Heavy launch scrubbed minutes before liftoff
An attempt to launch ULA's Delta IV Heavy rocket for the final time was scrubbed on Thursday with a little under four minutes remaining on the countdown clock......»»
Three-year study of young stars with NASA"s Hubble enters new chapter
In the largest and one of the most ambitious Hubble Space Telescope programs ever executed, a team of scientists and engineers collected information on almost 500 stars over a three-year period. This effort offers new insights into the stars' formati.....»»