Improved sales sentiment from December 2022 continued in 1Q23
February 2023 electronic components sales sentiment powers past expectations, momentum carries into March outlook.
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Mouser and AKM sign global distribution deal
Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with advanced sensors and analog/digital mixed-signal ICs specialist, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM).
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HTC Korea partners with Rotakorn to distribute PMIC's
Swedish supply chain solutions provider, Rotakorn Electronics, has signed a franchised distribution partnership agreement with Taejin Technology Co., LTD (HTC Korea) to distribute its power management IC’s and semiconductors throughout Europe, Americas and Asia.
EU Parliament adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry
Last week, the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) voted to approve the proposals for the EU Chips Act made by the European Commission.
onsemi and VW in strategic collaboration on SiC technology
onsemi has signed a strategic agreement with Volkswagen to provide modules and semiconductors that enable a complete electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter solution for VW’s next-generation platform family.
Rochester receives certification for automotive production
Rochester Electronics are now IATF 16949:2016 certified for the manufacture of semiconductor components at our US-based facilities.
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Tachyum and Cadence settle lawsuit
Tachyum says it has reached an amicable settlement with Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in a lawsuit brought by Tachyum back in the summer of 2022.
Semtech completes its acquisition of Sierra Wireless
Semtech has completed its acquisition of Sierra Wireless in an all-cash transaction representing a total enterprise value of approximately USD 1.2 billion.
North America to strengthen economic ties
On Tuesday, the three countries — the US, Mexico, and Canada — promised to strengthen their economic relations, increase regional production, and increase semiconductor output.
Infineon sells HiRel DC-DC converter business to Micross
Micross Components, Inc. has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Infineon’s HiRel DC-DC converter business including its hybrid and custom board-based power products.
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Taiwan passes own Chips Act
Taiwan has passed it's own version of the Chips Act. Companies can now apply for tax credits on 25% of their annual R&D costs.
AEM opens new manufacturing plant in Malaysia
AEM has opened a new manufacturing plant in Penang. The new plant comes with a 365,000-square-foot area for assembly, quality assurance (QA), a warehouse and an R&D lab.
Mercedes-Benz turns to Wolfspeed to power its EV platforms
Wolfspeed will be supplying Silicon Carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle (EV) platforms.
X-fab setting expansion course
“We see very strong demand for automotive so we are permanently searching for further expansion", said Rudi de Winter, CEO of European foundry X-Fab in an interview with eeNews Europe.
Silicon Products invests in the production of silicon carbide
The Bitterfeld company Silicon Products used to produce solar silicon (polysilicon). The end came when the solar industry went into a tailspin. The company is now venturing into a new production process and intends to produce high-purity silicon carbide for the semiconductor industry in the future. The company is investing a lot of money to this end.
TSMC kickstarts 3nm volume production
TSMC has held a 3 nanometer (3nm) volume production and capacity expansion ceremony at its Fab 18 new construction site in the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP).
TSMC looks at Dresden for possible European plant
TSMC is said to be in advanced talks with suppliers about setting up its first European plant in Dresden (Germany).
YoY growth of NAND Flash demand bits will stay under 30%
Client SSDs constituted a major driver of demand bit growth in the NAND Flash market for the past two years as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were spurring procurement activities related to working and studying from home.
Infineon grows in Dresden; plans to open innovation centre
The Prinovis print shop building in Dresden has been given a new lease on life. It has been sold to chip manufacturer Infineon who plans to establish an innovation and training centre at the new location.
Micron to cut 10% of jobs in 2023 due to 'supply-demand mismatch'
Chipmaker Micron Technology is taking significant steps to reduce costs and operating expenses. This will include select product program reductions and job cuts.
Samsung to start mass production of 12nm-Class DDR5 DRAM in 2023
Samsung Electronics has developed its 16-Gb DDR5 DRAM built using the industry’s first 12nam-class process technology, as well as completed product evaluation for compatibility with AMD.
Sony looks at Japan for new sensor factory
Sony is said to invest USD 5.8 billion in a new smartphone sensor factory.
Clay Paky sold to ARRI AG
ams OSRAM has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Clay Paky entertainment lighting business to Germany based ARRI AG. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
Magdeburg's Mayor on Intel: "Our schedule has not changed"
"We will not alter the preparation schedule for the planned investment by the chip company Intel", says Magdeburg's Lord Mayor Simone Borris in a statement.
Intel delaying German factory start?
Intel is said to have pushed back on its original opening date for a new chip factory in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, local media reports.
Bosch wants a bigger slice of the cake; readies itself for rising chip demand
Growth in the global market for semiconductors shows no signs of stopping – and Bosch is growing right along with it.
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