What does it take to sustain the "semiconductor renaissance"?
With 2021 behind us, the world is expected to see some alleviation in chip crunch at least in the second half of 2022. While dozens of new fabs that start production in the next few years may result in a rebalancing of demands and supplies, many are.....»»
Global semiconductor sales stay almost flat in April
Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled US$40 billion in April 2023, up a slight 0.3% sequentially, according to the latest Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) statistics. Sales were down 21.6% compared to the same period in 2022, however......»»
US-Taiwan tech collab can go beyond semiconductors and into quantum and net-zero
With the US-China tech war raging on and companies like Micron caught in the crossfire, how should the government address semiconductor R&D and talent planning in response to new situational changes? Some US academics recently suggested that besides.....»»
GF and STMiroelectronics finalize agreement for new 300mm fab in France
GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics have announced the successful conclusion of their agreement to establish a jointly-operated, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facility in Crolles, France. The agreement was initially announced on July 11,.....»»
How will Japan fab tool curbs impact Chinese semiconductor players?
Japan has officially announced that it will tighten controls on exports of 23 types of semiconductor equipment to China starting July 23. How the new trade curbs will impact Chinese semiconductor industry is drawing increasing concerns from market an.....»»
Major semiconductor companies fighting against headwind of 2023 with competitive advantages
While AI continues to trend, the global semiconductor market in 2023 is still struggling to escape the downturn. This is mainly due to the memory market, which is expected to decline by more than 30% annually......»»
Nidec, Renesas team up for e-axle semiconductors
Nidec and Renesas Electronics have agreed to collaborate on the development of semiconductor solutions for a next-generation e-axle (X-in-1 system) that combines an electric vehicle (EV) drive motor and power electronics, according to the companies......»»
India"s Polymatech aims to become leading opto-semiconductor chips manufacturer
In response to the Indian government's Semiconductor Mission aimed at transforming the nation into a semiconductor powerhouse, several companies have shown interest in establishing assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) facilities. Even tho.....»»
GOP lawmakers ramp up calls to counter China over Micron ban
Two key Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to counter Beijing's ban of US chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. by sanctioning a Chinese semiconductor company and ensuring that Japanese and South Korean firms don't take advantage o.....»»
Cadence and Saigon High-Tech Park collaborate to nurture next generation of IC design expertise in Vietnam
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) and Saigon High-Tech Park (SHTP), the leading high-tech hub in Vietnam, today announced a collaboration to foster electronic design expertise and advance the semiconductor industry in Vietnam. Through the c.....»»
Foxconn camp launches Taiwan"s first homegrown 8-inch SiC substrate: Q&A with Taisic Materials chair
Member firms of the Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) camp have completed tgeir initial deployments in the third-generation compound semiconductor SiC (silicon carbide) field, with Taisic Materials engaged in the upstream crystal growth and substr.....»»
MS Paint app’s Windows 11 renaissance continues with dark mode, other updates
Paint app also picks up more granular zoom controls, new Settings page. Enlarge / Paint's long-promised dark mode is now available to Windows Insiders. (credit: Microsoft) In the summer of 2021, Microsoft’s efforts to.....»»
Fujifilm set to expand production of advanced semiconductor materials in Taiwan
Japan's Fujifilm Holdings has disclosed plans to invest NT$3.38 billion (US$110 million) to bolster production of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry and lithography-related materials in Taiwan to better serve its semiconductor customers......»»
Broadcom expects AI revenue to be over 25% of semiconductor business in fiscal 2024
Broadcom said it also hopped on the bandwagon of the AI boom, predicting its AI revenue share would more than double in the coming years......»»
ASE intros FOCoS-Bridge for AI and HPC chips
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) has announced its latest fan-out-chip-on-substrate-bridge (FOCoS-Bridge) technology innovation, which involved qualifying a large 70x78mm package containing two ASICs and eight HBM devices connected by eight s.....»»
Taiwan semiconductor supply chain gearing up for high-end AI GPU boom
Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain has "fine-tuned" production plans for a major artificial intelligence (AI) chip client in order to satisfy demand in time, according to industry sources......»»
Researchers find a way to reduce the overheating of semiconductor devices
The demand to shrink the size of semiconductors coupled with the problem of the heat generated at the hot spots of the devices not being effectively dispersed has negatively affected the reliability and durability of modern devices. Existing thermal.....»»
Study examines how DNA damage is repaired by antioxidant enzymes
A typical human cell is metabolically active, roaring with chemical reactions that convert nutrients into energy and useful products that sustain life. These reactions also create reactive oxygen species, dangerous by-products like hydrogen peroxide.....»»
Global foundry revenue to drop 9% in 2023, says DIGITIMES Research
With the Ukraine war, global inflation, and geopolitical tensions, consumer electronics sales plunged, which further caused a decrease in semiconductor sales. Given the weakened demand for chips, DIGITIMES Research projects a 9.2% decline in global f.....»»
Regional competence centers key to EU-Taiwan semiconductor cooperation
The European Union (EU) has been seeking deeper synergy with Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem as it pursues greater autonomy in the sector. As a part of this effort, the EU-Taiwan Semiconductor Seminar was held in Taipei on May 30, gathering represen.....»»
NXP to deepen roots in Taiwan
NXP Semiconductors will continue stepping up its investment in Taiwan, where a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem cannot be ignored in the global market, according to Rafael Sotomayor, company executive VP and GM of Secure Connected Edge......»»