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.....»»
India"s first-round of chipmaking incentive scheme hits obstacles
India's semiconductor manufacturing incentive scheme attracted applications from three conglomerates when it was announced in early 2022. The application by ISMC is reportedly stalled, which may further delay India's ambition to build a self-reliant.....»»
Leveling up scanning electron microscope measurements for chip manufacturing
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and KLA Corporation, a provider of inspection and measurement systems for the semiconductor and related industries, have improved the accuracy of scanning electron microscope.....»»
India reopens chipmaking application window, Vedanta-Foxconn application reportedly to be rejected
Since the Indian government closed the application window for the semiconductor and display manufacturing incentive scheme in February 2022, none of the applicants have been approved by the government. India now begins a new round of applications, wi.....»»
Nvidia wins US$223 million subsidy from Taiwan to set up AI R&D center
Nvidia has become the second American multinational semiconductor company to receive subsidies from the "Pilot Enterprise R&D Deep Dive Program" launched by the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).....»»
Blumind utilizes analog semiconductor architecture to facilitate AI inferencing
(CTA interview, please don't lock the story) Artificial intelligence development and adoption have encountered serious energy efficiency hurdles with current computer architectures. To solve this challenge, Canadian startup Blumind has invented an an.....»»
Joint venture between Toyota and Denso to participate in diamond power semiconductor R&D
Japanese precision component manufacturer Orbray announced that it has signed a contract with automotive semiconductor R&D corporation Mirise Technologies to conduct R&D on diamond power semiconductors. In addition, Orbay also stated that it is inves.....»»
Taiwan keeps Chinese students from participating in semiconductor research for information security
It is an indisputable fact that China is lagging far behind Taiwan in chip manufacturing. In order to protect the competitiveness of its high-tech industries and its economic interests, as well as to prevent the outflow of business secrets of core te.....»»
Taiwan hits snags in cultivating high-level semiconductor talent
Taiwan's homegrown semiconductor talent show high cost-performance ratios, but the talent supply shortage is worsening as domestic universities are hitting snags in expanding student enrollments due partly to the lack of ptofessors and partly to the.....»»
Taiwan continuously expands semiconductor clustering momentum
Taiwan is continuing to expand its semiconductor clustering scale by developing more dedicated science parks, defying doubts about whether the US Chips & Science Act – aimed at encouraging companies to reshore their manufacturing operations &nd.....»»
Taiwan firms stepping up SiC, GaN semiconductor deployments
The anticipated third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor market demand has sparked Taiwan's high-tech industry's interest, with more enterprises expanding their business deployments......»»
Holtek stays cautious about MCU market prospects
Microcontroller unit (MCU) specialist Holtek Semiconductor remains cautious about the consumer MCU market, which is not expected to bottom out until the fourth quarter of 2023, said company president Gordon Gau......»»
SAS expanding foothold in SiC semiconductor market
Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), which has affiliates such as Actron Technology, GlobalWafers, and Globitech, is extending its footprint in the silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor sector......»»
Taiwan fab toolmakers secure LTAs from China
Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment suppliers including Gudeng Precision Industrial, E&R Engineering, Marketech International, Nova Technology (Novatech) and Taiwan Mask have struck long-term supply agreements with Chinese chipmakers focusing on mat.....»»
Equipment supplier Csun sees gradual sales recovery in 2H23
Semiconductor and PCB equipment maker Csun Manufacturing has seen improvement in order visibility for the third quarter and anticipates a gradual sales recovery in the second half of this year......»»
China"s memory industry resisting impact of US trade sanctions
The US government's expanded restrictions on the Chinese semiconductor industry have posed a significant challenge to the development of the local memory industry. However, through strong financial support from the government, the use of local semico.....»»
SEMI: global semiconductor packaging materials market to reach US$29.8b by 2027
Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), TECHCET, and TechSearch International jointly published "Global Semiconductor Packaging Materials Outlook" report on May 24, predicting that the size of global semiconductor packaging and as.....»»
Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal
The firm reaches an agreement with Broadcom as the tech trade row between US and China intensifies......»»
Vietnam could be the next IC design hub
Boasting favorable government policies, lower overall labor costs, burgeoning local semiconductor actors such as Viettel, Vingroup, and FPT, Vietnam is garnering more than mere attention from international firms......»»
Chiplet getting trendy but SMIC misses out on opportunities
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC), the leading chip foundry company in China, is missing out on the opportunity brought by chiplet technologies, as Beijing Municipal Government specifically named chiplet technology as the primary.....»»
Electricity costs for wafer foundries in Europe and Japan double those in Taiwan, U.S., and South Korea
Semiconductor foundries in Japan and Europe spend at least double the amount of what similar establishments in the U.S., South Korea, and Taiwan do on electricity, according to a strategic proposal submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade.....»»