Global silicon wafer shipments dip 5% in Q1
May 02, 2024
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to 2,834 million square inches in the first quarter of 2024, a 13.2% drop from the 3,265 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, reports SEMI
The foundry industry is showing signs of stabilisation
May 01, 2024
The foundry industry is showing signs of stabilisation, marked by a 10% QoQ growth, indicative of ongoing inventory normalisation, says Counterpoint Research.
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April 19, 2024
SK hynix has signed an MoU with TSMC for work together on next-generation HBM, with plans to mass produce HBM4 chips from 2026.
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February 28, 2024
Without a doubt, AI is the hype topic in technology at the moment. It’s significantly shaping and driving memory development as it needs high-speed, high-bandwidth and low-power memory technologies. Among these, it’s particularly HBM that is getting a lot of attention.
Toppan and IBM to advance development of EUV photomasks
February 20, 2024
Toppan Photomask has entered into a joint research and development agreement with IBM related to the 2 nanometer (nm) logic semiconductor node, using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. The agreement also includes High-NA EUV photomask development capability on next-generation semiconductors.
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.
Toppan partners with IBM on 2nm logic semiconductor node
February 08, 2024
Toppan Photomask has confirmed a five year agreement with IBM to develop a 2 nanometer logic semiconductor node using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.
Global semiconductor sales hit $526.8bn in 2023
February 06, 2024
Revenue for the world's chip industry fell by 8.2% in 2023, but the year finished strongly with 4Q sales up 11.6% on the previous year.
Semiconductor capacity to exceed 30m wafers a month in 2024
January 05, 2024
Resurgent market demand and government incentives will combine to drive up global semiconductor capacity to record levels this year, says new data from SEMI.
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.
Synopsys considers merger with ANSYS
December 28, 2023
Synopsys and ANSYS are rumoured to be negotiating a "groundbreaking alliance in the realm of simulation software and semiconductor design."
Global semiconductor equipment sales to hit $124B in 2025
December 12, 2023
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by OEMs are forecast to reach USD 100 billion in 2023, a contraction of 6.1% from the industry record of USD 107.4 billion posted in 2022, SEMI reports.
China continues to enhance AI chip self-sufficiency,
December 11, 2023
Huawei’s subsidiary HiSilicon has made significant strides in the independent R&D of AI chips, launching the next-gen Ascend 910B. These chips are utilised not only in Huawei's public cloud infrastructure but also sold to other Chinese companies.
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.
Rapidus and Tenstorrent to develop AI semiconductor IP
November 17, 2023
Japanese chipmaker Rapidus Corp has formed a partership with Canada's AI specialist Tenstorrent to mass produce semiconductors for artificial intelligence applications.
European component distribution decelerates
November 15, 2023
“After nearly 3 years of unprecedented growth, the market starting to consolidate is not a surprise. However, despite all current geo-political challenges, the long-term outlook for our industry overall remains positive,” says Hermann Reiter, Chairman DMASS Europe.
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China to boost its mature process capacity
October 18, 2023
The global ratio of mature (>28nm) to advanced (>16nm) processes is expected to be about 7:3 between 2023 and 2027, according to TrendForce. China's mature process capacity is expected to increase from 29% this year to 33% by 2027.
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ASML to set up shop in Hokkaido to support Rapidus new fab
September 28, 2023
ASML is reportedly planning to launch a base in Hokkaido, Japan, to support the production at Rapidus future semiconductor fab.
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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.
Rapidus breaks ground on semiconductor plant in Hokkaido
September 04, 2023
Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus Corporation has officially broken ground on its future IIM-1 plant in Chitose City in Hokkaido, Japan.
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Semiconductor industry on track for 2024 recovery
August 15, 2023
With sequential IC sales declines beginning to moderate, the global semiconductor industry appears to be nearing the end of a downcycle and is expected to begin to recover in 2024, SEMI, in partnership with TechInsights, reported.
13 new 300mm wafer fabs being brought online in 2023
August 11, 2023
At the end of 2022, there were 167 semiconductor fabs processing 300mm wafers for the fabrication of ICs, including CMOS image sensors, and non-IC products such as power discretes.
Semiconductor equipment market set for $100 billion recovery in 2024
July 13, 2023
A new report by SEMI says global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by OEMs will bounce back next year after a significant contraction in 2023.
Longsys intends to buy 70% equity of PTI Suzhou
July 04, 2023
On June 27, 2023, Shenzhen Longsys Electronics and Powertech Technology Inc. (PTI) reached an agreement under which Longsys will acquire 70% equity of Powertech Technology (Suzhou) Limited (PTI Suzhou), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTI, through a subsidiary.
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