Infineon launches savings program in face of weak demand
German semiconductor giant Infineon will launch a company-wide savings program as the company again cuts its full-year revenue outlook for 2024.
Infineon to supply SiC power modules for Xiaomi's EV
Germany-based chip maker Infineon has confirmed it will supply its HybridPACK Drive G2 CoolSiC and bare die products to Xiaomi until 2027.
Obsolescence: navigating challenges in an ever-evolving industry
Component obsolescence is a topic that is not talked about frequently enough. It is after all an inevitable aspect of our industry driven by constant innovation – but that doesn't have to mean product obsolescence.
SK hynix starts volume production of industry’s first HBM3E
The South Korean memory giant has started volume production of HBM3E1, the latest AI memory product with ultra-high performance, for supply to a customer from late March.
Airspace expands its chip logistics ops to Southeast Asia
US supply chain specialist Airspace Technologies has pledged to help the semiconductor industry to move its goods more safely and quickly across the Southeast Asian region.
Rebound acquires Mission 4 as the company looks to expand
The Rebound Group continues to expand its footprint globally with the acquisition of Mission 4 Pty Limited, in Brisbane, Queensland, as part of the Group’s strategy of ‘global reach with local service’.
Sennheiser invests in Norwegian MEMS microphone
Norwegian deep-tech company sensiBel has just completed a EUR 7 million funding round with Sennheiser and existing shareholders. The funds will be used to expand production and invest in scalability.
US government mulling $10bn subsidy package for Intel
The Biden administration is rumoured to be in talks with Intel to award the chip firm more than $10 billion in loans and direct grants.
PSMC aims to mass-produce MRAM chips from 2029
Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) is preparing to manufacture next-gen MRAM memory products before the end of the decade, say reports.
Japanese government gifts $1bn to Kioxia and Western Digital
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has said it will give Kioxia and Western Digital USD 1 billion to boost memory production.
Europe’s home-grown processor
Europe consumes nearly 30% of the world’s supercomputing resources, only 5% of supercomputers are supplied in Europe and exactly 0% of the microprocessors powering them are designed here. That is something that the European Processor Initiative (EPI) is looking to change.
How to inspect chip for counterfeits
Several inspection methods can help to identify counterfeit, or signal that a deeper inspection level is required. Systems design software provider Cadence has taken a deep dive into this subject.
Ambient Scientific's Edge AI Processor goes into production
California-based Ambient Scientific has confirmed that its GPX-10 AI Processor with 10 AI cores will be commercially available this quarter.
Have researchers developed the fastest ever semiconductor?
Columbia University chemists say they have discovered the world's fastest and most efficient semiconductor – a superatomic material called Re6Se8Cl2.
AMD takes on Nvidia with new AI chip products
Advanced Micro Devices is predicting a huge boom in the market for AI processors after launching a new chip series to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the space.
Farnell expands power portfolio with Panasonic's components
Farnell has added Panasonic Industry’s solar inverters and EV charging system components to their power portfolio.
SiTime completes acquisition of Aura Semiconductor's clock products
Precision timing company SiTime Corporation has completed the acquisition of clock products from Aura Semiconductor and licensing its clock IP.
Grand Venture buys surface treatment specialist ACP Metal
Grand Venture Technology, a Singapore-based manufacturer of precision machinery, has bought its compatriot company ACP Metal Finishing for USD 17 million.
BorgWarner completes acquisition of Eldor eMobility division
US-based BorgWarner has formally purchased the Electric Hybrid Systems (EHS) business segment of Italy's Eldor Corporation.
EU makes €1.67bn available for 'innovative pilot lines'
The EU has officially inaugurated its Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) – a fund to 'bridge the gap between research, innovation and production'.
AMD inaugurates design center in India
AMD yesterday inaugurated what the company claim is its largest global design center. Located in Bengaluru, India, the campus plans to host approximately 3,000 AMD engineers in the coming years.
Mercedes-Benz acquires minority stake in btv technologies
Car maker Mercedes-Benz has invested in its logistics partner btv with the aim of securing its semiconductor supply chain.
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