Silicon Creations hits milestone of 10 million wafers in production with TSMC
April 23, 2024
Silicon Creations, a supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal IP, has reached a significant milestone: surpassing 10 million wafers in production containing its IP in collaboration with semiconductor foundry TSMC.
Samsung slipped to third place in global top 20
April 18, 2024
According to Omdia's latest report the semiconductor industry experienced a downturn in the market, with 2023 revenues slipping 9% to USD 544 billion compared to 2022. This decline however follows two years of record growth – which only serves to illustrate the cyclical nature of the industry.
Innatera raises €15 million for mass production of processor
March 20, 2024
Dutch Innatera, a developer of ultra-low power neuromorphic processors, has secured EUR 15 million in Series-A funding which will allow the company to accelerate mass production, broaden application offerings, and expand customer engagements.
onsemi form new business group – target $19.3 billion market
March 13, 2024
onsemi has formed the Analog and Mixed-Signal Group (AMG), which will be led by newly appointed group president Sudhir Gopalswamy, as the company looks to expand its portfolio of power management and sensor interface devices to unlock an additional USD 19.3 billion total addressable market.
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Marvell extends deal with TSMC on 2nm platform
March 08, 2024
Marvell Technology is collaborating with chip maker TSMC to develop the industry’s first technology platform to produce 2nm semiconductors optimised for accelerated infrastructure.
Analog Devices confirms long-term wafer deal with TSMC
February 26, 2024
Analog Devices will supply TSMC's Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing subsidiary with long-term wafer capacity.
Renesas abandons proposed Sequans acquisition
February 26, 2024
Japanese semiconductor company Renesas has terminated its MOU to purchase Sequans Communications.
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry poised for 2024 recovery
February 21, 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024, SEMI and TechInsights report.
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Tower posts less-than-expected Q4 revenue decline
February 16, 2024
Israel-based contract chipmaker Tower saw its quarterly sales fall by 12.7% – better than estimates by $2 million.
Renesas to acquire PCB design software company Altium
February 15, 2024
Japanese semiconductor company Renesas has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian electronics design systems specialist Altium Limited.
Global silicon wafer shipments and revenue fall in 2023
February 13, 2024
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2023 decreased 14.3% to 12,602 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 10.9% to USD 12.3 billion over the same period, reports SEMI.
Triad Semiconductor launches dedicated defence division
February 09, 2024
US-based Triad Semiconductor has launched Triad Micro Devices (TMD), a new unit dedicated to developing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the aerospace and defence industries.
Top 10 IC design houses to see 17.8% increase in quarterly revenue in 3Q23
January 04, 2024
TrendForce reports that 3Q23 has been a historic quarter for the world’s leading IC design houses as total revenue soared 17.8% to reach a record-breaking USD 44.7 billion.
Global semiconductor capacity to reach new highs in 2024
January 03, 2024
Global semiconductor capacity is expected to increase 6.4% in 2024 to top the 30 million wafers per month (wpm) mark for the first time after rising 5.5% to 29.6 wpm in 2023, SEMI reports.
Semiconductor market to hit $588.36bn in 2024
January 01, 2024
The global chip market will bounce back from its recent slump to grow 13% next year, say new numbers from World Semiconductor Trade Statistics.
Siemens, sureCore and Semiwise team up on quantum computing
December 22, 2023
Siemens Digital Industries Software has joined forces with sureCore and Semiwise to develop cryogenic CMOS circuits for quantum computing systems.
Global semiconductor market expected to hit $520 billion in 2023
November 30, 2023
Exceeding the spring projections with slightly better Q2 and Q3 results, the updated market valuation for 2023 is now estimated at USD 520 billion, marking a 9.4% decline from the previous year. However, this is anticipated to be followed by a robust recovery, with an estimated growth of 13.1% in 2024, reports ESIA.
Renesas extends tender offer for acquisition of Sequans
November 22, 2023
Renesas and Sequans announced on November 20 that Renesas has extended the expiration date of its tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Sequans.
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TI breaks ground on $11 billion 300 mm wafer fab
November 03, 2023
Texas Instruments has started construction of its new 300-mm semiconductor wafer fabrication plant in Lehi, Utah.
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October 30, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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ROHM opens new production building in Malaysia
October 17, 2023
ROHM-Wako Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (RWEM) in Malaysia has officially opened its new production building to strengthen its analog IC production capacity and manufacturing subsidiary.
Silicon Valley wafer foundry up for sale
October 09, 2023
There has been a lot of movement within the semiconductor industry over recent years. Investments, expansions and acquisitions have been announced one after another – now there’s a fully operational wafer foundry facility, in San Jose, California up for sale.
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Alantys inks distribution deal with Runic
September 22, 2023
The French distributor of electronic components, Alantys Technology, has signed a new EMEA distribution contract with Runic, a Chinese manufacturer of Analog/mixed-signal ICs.
12 new 200mm volume fabs to be built by 2026
September 21, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI reports
Rochester team up with Semtech
September 19, 2023
Rochester Electronics and Semtech Corporation have teamed up to provide a range of mixed-signal solutions and continued channel support for active and end-of-life (EOL) components.
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