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.....»»
South Korean supplier of ABF substrate cleaning equipment penetrates Chinese market with innovative technology
South Korean semiconductor equipment supplier Neontech's new product, "TB Cleaning Saw & Sorter," a tool for ABF substrate packaging, has penetrated the Chinese market and won an order of US$6 million. The machine is set to see robust exports in 2H23.....»»
Rohm mass producing 650V GaN HEMTs
ROHM Semiconductor has announced mass production of 650V gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMT) optimized for a wide range of power supply systems applications. These new products are jointly developed with Ancora Semiconduct.....»»
Specialty foundry VIS may see sales recover starting 2Q23
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) recorded a 42.8% sequential revenue surge in April with first-quarter sales likely to be the lowest of the year, according to industry sources......»»
Chinese semiconductors shift to mature processes to avoid being isolated internationally
In order to restrict the development of China's advanced semiconductor industry, on top of establishing strict export sanctions, the US has also joined forces with Japan, Taiwan, and the Netherlands to fully block China from obtaining advanced semico.....»»
Samsung eyes AI for semiconductor production efficiency
Samsung Electronics has been suffering from the memory industry slump. Investment in equipment is expensive and increasingly a burden to the company. Sources from South Korean memory industry say Samsung Electronics may introduce AI and IoT-based adv.....»»
Neo Semiconductor develops 3D NAND-like DRAM
Neo Semiconductor has announced the release of 3D X-DRAM, the world's first 3D NAND-like DRAM, which the company believes would eliminate DRAM's capacity issue and replace the entire 2D DRAM industry. Relevant patent applications were published with.....»»
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.....»»
Silicon Island Chronicles series interview: Win Semi chairman says the era of AIoT has arrived
Apart from its TSMC-led silicon-based semiconductor ecosystem, Taiwan also plays a crucial role in the development of compound semiconductors, including the second-generation semiconductors GaAs and InP and third-generation SiC and GaN. As a leading.....»»
Qualcomm to acquire Autotalks
Qualcomm has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autotalks, a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions......»»
China reportedly pours CNY12.1 billion into local chipmaking sector
In 2022, the Chinese government allocated CNY12.1 billion (US$1.75 billion) in subsidies to 190 listed semiconductor companies to fill the gap left by US restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing, according to a South China Morning Post re.....»»
Taiwanese semiconductors receive global attention as automakers" perception changes
Driven by the electrification of automotive electronics, the semiconductor demand for single vehicles has greatly increased. The shortage of critical car-grade chips, which has been ongoing for three years, has also led to a significant reversal in a.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Cuts continue but output improves
Assembly plant output is improving as microchip supply rebounds and automakers learn how to better manage the semiconductor shortage......»»
Senators unveil Taiwan tax plan to spur semiconductor investment
A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation that would allow President Joe Biden to sign a tax agreement with Taiwan, addressing an issue that businesses on both sides have pointed to as a barrier for further investment......»»
Transcom, backed by Norwegian SWF, expected to maintain double-digit growth in 2023
Transcom, Inc., a Taiwan-based IDM specializing in microwave semiconductor components and sub-system products, is seeing a steady growth momentum for 2023. As Taiwan's only IDM focusing on compound semiconductors, Transcom has been riding on Taiwan's.....»»
Transcom, backed by Norwegian SWF, expects double-digit revenue growth in 2023
Transcom, a Taiwan-based IDM specializing in microwave semiconductor components and sub-system products, is seeing a steady growth momentum for 2023. As Taiwan's only IDM focusing on compound semiconductors, Transcom has been riding on Taiwan's recen.....»»
China suppliers land 6-inch SiC orders from automotive IDMs, tier-1 suppliers
Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) companies including SICC and TankeBlue Semiconductor have secured contracts to supply 6-inch SiC materials to international automotive IDMs and tier-one suppliers, according to industry sources......»»
IGBT, SiC, GaN see heating competition in terminal applications
Power semiconductor devices such as SiC MOSFETs, IGBT, and GaN are experiencing increasingly fierce competition in EV, charging pile, energy storage, and renewable energy applications, but their market presence will be determined by the positioning o.....»»
Transcom posts 65% revenue surge in April
Niche-market compound semiconductor IDM Transcom has reported April revenue climbed 65.7% sequentially to NT$145 million (US$4.73 million)......»»
Researchers observe extremely squeezed directional THz waves in thin semiconductor crystals
An international team of scientists has imaged and analyzed THz waves that propagate in the form of plasmon polaritons along thin anisotropic semiconductor platelets with wavelengths reduced by up to 65 times compared to THz waves in free space......»»
Shanghai on track to incentivize investments in semicondutor, AI sectors
The Shanghai Municipal Government has just announced a set of policy measures to strengthen the development of modernized industrial systems, offering subsidies to encourage more companies to invest in the semiconductor, AI, smart manufacturing, and.....»»