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.....»»
Marvell to set up semiconductor design center in Vietnam
Marvell Technology has announced plans to establish a world-class design center in Ho Chi Minh City. The facility will house advanced semiconductor engineering and will be a top technology workplace for those looking to upgrade their skills and caree.....»»
China buying of chipmaking gear from Singapore hits 8-month high
Singapore is benefiting from the US-China discord in at least one respect: semiconductor sales......»»
Vedanta-Foxconn JV: how it can transform India"s talent pool and local businesses
India stands on the cusp of a transformative leap into the semiconductor manufacturing sector, a move anticipated to significantly diversify and enhance the nation's predominantly software-centric talent pool......»»
Scientists discover nonlocal effects of biexciton emission in large semiconductor nanocrystals
In a new paper published in eLight, a team of scientists led by Professors Haizheng Zhong and Yongyou Zhang from the Beijing Institute of Technology and Professor Haiyan Qin from Zhejiang University have discovered nonlocal effects in large semicondu.....»»
The Planet Can’t Sustain Rapid Growth Much Longer
Economic data expert Gaya Herrington says overconsumption has brought the world to a dangerous tipping point, but there’s still time to act......»»
AUO Digitech transforms semiconductor assembly and packaging plants with smart upgrades
The semiconductor assembly and packaging industry has long struggled with labor-intensive processes. AUO Digitech (a subsidiary of AUO), specializing in smart industrial services, has stepped up to the plate by developing an innovative solution calle.....»»
Semiconductor equipment makers face revenue downturn in Q2 2023; market expects to recover in Q3
According to a report by SEMI Japan and TechInsights, seven out of nine major global semiconductor equipment manufacturers experienced falling revenue in the second quarter of 2023, impacted by the downturn in the semiconductor industry. However, the.....»»
China imposes sales restrictions on Micron as it escalates tech battle with Washington
China has banned Chinese companies working on key infrastructure projects from buying products from US semiconductor manufacturer Micron, in a major escalation of an ongoing battle between the world's top two economies over access to crucial technolo.....»»
With semiconductor recovery schedule unclear, Samsung rumored to delay investment in 4nm production
With the semiconductor demand recovery timing uncertain, iti s rumored that Samsung Electronics will adjust its schedule and postpone its investment to add a production line at its P3 factory in Pyeongtaek......»»
Sony considers spin-off of financial subsidiary and focuses on semiconductor and entertainment businesses
Sony Group has announced its plans to concentrate its resources on its semiconductor and entertainment businesses, making it challenging to allocate sufficient investment to all areas. As a result, the company is considering the possibility of spinni.....»»
Why are Huawei, SMIC taking different approaches against US curbs?
China's tech giant Huawei and top semiconductor foundry SMIC apparently adopt different approaches against US chips curbs. The former has just announced its successful development of electronic design automation (EDA) tools for chips above 14nm proce.....»»
Renesas Electronics commits to foster India chip ecosystem
Against the backdrop of closer ties between India and Japan, Toshi Shibata, the CEO of Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics, met with Indian Prime Minister Modi earlier this week. The two discussed technology and innovation, as well as In.....»»
Apple chipmaker TSMC investing in Japanese production as Taiwanese stability fears grow
Apple chipmaker TSMC is one of seven semiconductor companies to announce plans to invest in Japanese operations, ahead of a G7 summit in the country. One of the key issues to be discussed at the summit is economic resilience and security in the ligh.....»»
Analog Devices to expand Ireland site with new semiconductor R&D and manufacturing facility
Analog Devices has announced a new EUR630 million (US$678.4 million) investment at its European regional headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. The funds will be used to build a new 45,000-square-foot R&D and manufacturing facility......»»
TSMC thinking about moving some operations to Japan amid growing China tensions
Chip manufacturers, including Apple supplier TSMC, have begun considering moving a portion of their manufacturing to Japan as US/China tensions continue to escalate.Credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.Seven chipmakers have met with Japanese.....»»
High voltage and high efficiency become the trend in automotive chips; 800V platform introduced to mainstream car models
As hybrid and electric vehicles trend upward, the demand for high-voltage semiconductors is rapidly increasing, according to Eddie Chen, semiconductor marketing and senior application engineer at Texas Instruments (TI)......»»
Inventory of South Korean semiconductor suppliers soared US$15 billion on stagnant end demand
As the global economy remains in a trough, unsold semiconductor inventory of Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and DB HiTek hit nearly KRW50 trillion (US$37.5 billion) in total in end-1Q23, the highest in record......»»
SEMI report points to moderating industry contraction in 2Q23
SEMI, in collaboration with TechInsights, stated in a recent report that the present global semiconductor manufacturing industry contraction is expected to moderate in the second quarter of 2023 and give way to a gradual recovery beginning in the thi.....»»
UK announces Japan chips partnership as fears grow over Taiwan
Rishi Sunak announced £18 billion ($22.5 billion) of new investment by Japanese businesses in the UK, mostly in clean energy, as well as a bilateral "semiconductor partnership" aimed at boosting supply chain resilience amid fears over Chinese i.....»»
India is serious about establishing wafer foundry industry
Bill Gates once said if Microsoft was rid of 20 of its best talents, it would be only a company of mediocrity. Which countries would be able to recruit 20 top-notch experts who could help develop their home-grown semiconductor industries? The US and.....»»