Taking microelectronics to a new dimension
Metallic microstructures are the key components in almost every current or emerging technology. For example, with the next wireless communication standard (6G) being established, the need for advanced components and especially antennas is unmet. The.....»»
US DoD accredits GF advanced fab in New York
The US Department of Defense (DoD), through the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO), has accredited GlobalFoundries' advanced manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier with.....»»
UMC sees no signs of substantial demand recovery in 2H23
United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) continues to observe customers adjusting inventory levels, albeit at a slower rate than expected, while cyclical shifts in the business climate persist, according to company co-president SC Chien. There are no indi.....»»
IC distributors post mixed April results
WPG and Edom Technology both experienced sequential revenue declines in April, while WT Microelectronics, Answer Technology (ANStek), GMI Technology and Sunnic Technology & Merchandise saw slight month-over-month revenue increases......»»
Novatek expects modest sales growth in 2Q23
Display driver IC specialist Novatek Microelectronics expects its revenue to grow slightly in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, thanks to customer replenishment demand......»»
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.....»»
UMC revenue increases for 2nd consecutive month
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics' (UMC) revenue increased for the second consecutive month in April......»»
Touch IC maker Elan says 2H23 visibility still unclear despite replenishment demand
Elan Microelectronics is seeing replenishment demand for Chromebooks and other notebook devices, which will buoy its sales performance in the second quarter, according to the touchscreen chip specialist. However, order visibility for the second half.....»»
WT Micro expects sales recovery in 2H23
IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects its revenue to hit bottom for 2023 in the second quarter before growing sequentially in the third and fourth quarters......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
UMC announces 40nm RFSOI platform to accelerate 5G mmWave applications
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), today announced that its 40nm RFSOI technology platform is now ready for production of millimeter-wave (mmWave) radio frequency (RF) front-end products, enabling the proliferation of 5G wireless networks and.....»»
OSATs see a delay in capacity demand from MediaTek
With unclear business outlook from Taiwan's mobile SoC vendor MediaTek, its backend partners including ASE Technology, Powertech Technology (PTI), Sigurd Microelectronics and King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) are all downbeat about their business prospect.....»»
AMD partner, China-based packaging leader Tongfu Micro reported Q1 2023 results
Leading Chinese IC assembly and testing player Tonfgu Microelectronics has revealed its first-quarter 2023 results, seeing a revenue of CNY4.64 billion (US$670 million), up 3.11% YoY. Net profit was CNY4.55 million, down 97.24% YoY......»»
TSMC, UMC step up automotive IC deployment
TSMC and United Microelectronics (UMC) have both stepped up their deployments in the automotive IC field......»»
UMC expects flat 2Q23
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) expects its wafer shipments and ASPs to both register about flat sequential increases in the first quarter of 2023, with its capacity utilization rate edging up to 71-73% from 70% in the prior quarter......»»
A particular "sandwich" of graphene and boron nitride may lead to next-gen microelectronics
Moiré patterns occur everywhere. They are created by layering two similar but not identical geometric designs. A common example is the pattern that sometimes emerges when viewing a chain-link fence through a second chain-link fence......»»
Fiber optics shed light on solid-state physics phenomena
Researchers from two laboratories at ULB have realized a synthetic dimension for light using a fiber optic ring. This ingenious system simulates the periodic motion of a particle in a crystal in order to study its behavior in the presence of interact.....»»
SEMI Europe-led consortium wins funding to help overcome Europe"s microelectronics industry skills and talent shortage
On April 11, SEMI Europe has won up to EUR 4 million in funding to develop the European Chips Skills Academy, an initiative to help tackle the skills and talent shortages in Europe's electronics industry and propel its long-term growth. The initiativ.....»»
Novatek 1Q23 revenue beats guidance
Display driver IC (DDI) specialist Novatek Microelectronics has reported revenue increased 7.3% sequentially to NT$24.05 billion (US$789.3 million) in the first quarter of 2023, which came above the company's previously-given guidance......»»
UMC 1Q23 sales miss guidance
Both TSMC and United Microelectronics (UMC) missed first-quarter revenue targets set in January......»»