GlobalFoundries and BAE Systems partner on chips for space November 27, 2025 GlobalFoundries (GF) and BAE Systems have announced a collaboration that will pair GF’s FinFET semiconductor technology with BAE Systems’ radiation-hardening capabilities to produce chips designed for space environments.
Zooming in further: How transistors build a CPU November 21, 2025 Branch Education’s previous videos have taken viewers through the process of how microchips are made and the machines that print them. Now, it’s time to go even smaller – down to the level of transistors, the fundamental building blocks of every CPU.
How Bluetooth 6.0 channel sounding redefines distance measurement November 13, 2025 During Evertiq Expo in Warsaw on October 23, Evertiq spoke with Dariusz Jaworowski from Arrow Electronics about Bluetooth Channel Sounding — a feature introduced with the Bluetooth 6.0 specification that is already reshaping how short-range wireless devices can determine distance.
SkyWater partners with QuamCore to advance quantum computing November 07, 2025 Under the agreement, SkyWater will fabricate and jointly optimize the superconducting process modules required to produce QuamCore’s SFQ digital controller, the ultra-low-power chip that interfaces directly with the qubits inside the cryostat.
Global silicon wafer shipments to rebound 5.4% in 2025 October 29, 2025 Global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to increase 5.4% in 2025 to 12,824 million square inches (MSI) followed by steady growth through 2028 when the market is expected to reach a new industry record of 15,485 MSI, SEMI reports.
Rigaku opens technology centre in Taiwan October 21, 2025 Rigaku Holdings Corporation has opened a new facility in Taiwan as part of its strategy to strengthen research, development, and customer support in East Asia. The Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW), operated by the newly established Rigaku Technology Taiwan (RTTW), began full-scale operations in October 2025.
GlobalWafers opens new 300mm wafer plant in Italy October 16, 2025 Taiwanese semiconductor company, GlobalWafers, has officially inaugurated FAB300, a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility at MEMC Electronic Materials in Novara, Italy. The company describes the site as one of Europe’s most advanced and fully integrated silicon wafer fabs.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach $374B by 2028 October 09, 2025 Global spending on 300mm semiconductor fabrication equipment is projected to reach USD 374 billion from 2026 and 2028, driven by rising demand for AI chips and efforts to strengthen regional semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook.
Texas awards $250 million grant to Samsung’s Taylor chip plant September 19, 2025 The facility is expected to span roughly 6 million square feet and employ about 2,000 people. The plant will include two logic fabs and a research and development facility.
Cirrus Logic partners with GF to advance mixed-signal chipmaking August 25, 2025 Together, the companies are advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology, which allows different functions to be combined on a single chip, making devices more power efficient and compact.
Amber Group acquires controlling stake in Unitronics August 20, 2025 The Electronic Division of Indian Amber Group, IL JIN Electronics, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a controlling stake in Israel-based Unitronics.
Altera to lay off 82 employees following Intel's majority stake sale August 19, 2025 Altera, a provider of programmable logic solutions, has announced plans to lay off 82 employees at its San Jose headquarters, effective October 8, 2025. This decision follows Intel's sale of a 51% majority stake in Altera to private equity firm Silver Lake for USD 4.46 billion earlier this year.
QuamCore raises $26M to build 1-million-qubit quantum computer in single cryostat August 11, 2025 QuamCore has developed a fully designed and simulated architecture capable of scaling to 1 million qubits — in a single cryostat. This milestone fundamentally changes the economics of quantum computing by eliminating the need for massive multi-cryostat infrastructure.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter July 31, 2025 Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
Rapidus partners with Siemens to advance 2nm semiconductor design June 24, 2025 Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus has entered into a strategic collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software for semiconductor design and manufacturing processes for the 2nm generation.
Cybersecurity, IoT, and AI at Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025 May 26, 2025 The electronics industry is evolving fast — and Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025 offers a one-day, high-impact look at the technologies, regulations, and strategies shaping that change. From embedded systems and wireless networks to cybersecurity and defence industry dynamics, this year’s agenda reflects the growing complexity of designing, building, and securing electronic systems in Europe and beyond.
Semiconductor outlook: typical Q1, but atypical shifts ahead May 21, 2025 The global semiconductor manufacturing industry entered 2025 with typical seasonal patterns. However, looming tariff threats and evolving supply chain strategies are expected to create atypical seasonality for several industry segments as the year progresses, reports SEMI.
NEO unveils 1T1C and 3T0C IGZO-based 3D X-DRAM tech May 09, 2025 Built on a 3D NAND-like architecture and with proof-of-concept test chips expected in 2026, the new 1T1C and 3T0C designs combine the performance of DRAM with the manufacturability of NAND.
Global semiconductor materials market posts $67.5B in 2024 revenue April 29, 2025 Global semiconductor materials market revenue increased 3.8% to USD 67.5 billion in 2024, reports SEMI.
Lightmatter’s photonic superchip advances interconnect innovation April 18, 2025 With fully integrated fiber attachment supporting 256 fibers, Passage M1000 delivers an order of magnitude higher bandwidth in a smaller package size compared to existing CPO solutions.
AI, embargoes, and the end of the chip cycle April 16, 2025 The well-known four-year ebb and flow of the semiconductor industry is over. Political decisions and ambitions challenge the economic logic of supply and demand. Subsidies, embargoes and the AI revolution are now dictating the investment decisions while China plays the long game.
Applied Materials acquires 9% stake in BE Semiconductor Industries April 15, 2025 Applied Materials has purchased 9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi), a Netherlands-based manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment.
Global semiconductor equipment billings surged to $117B in 2024 April 10, 2025 Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 10% to USD 117.1 billion in 2024 from USD 106.3 billion in 2023, SEMI reports reported today.
Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin April 07, 2025 According to a report by Bloomberg, Wisconsin struck a deal with the social media giant to develop a data center in the US state with an expected investment of $837 million spread out across years.
Global fab equipment investment expected to reach $110B in 2025 April 03, 2025 Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2% YoY to USD 110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, SEMI reports.
Memphis Electronic adds Ramxeed to its linecard February 27, 2025 Specialist memory distributor Memphis Electronic has entered into a strategic collaboration with Ramxeed, formerly Fujitsu Semiconductor Memory Solution.
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry reports solid 4Q24 results February 20, 2025 The global semiconductor manufacturing industry closed 2024 with strong fourth-quarter results and solid YoY growth across most of the key industry segments, SEMI reports.
Global semiconductor sales increase 19.1% in 2024 February 11, 2025 Global semiconductor sales hit USD 627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of USD 526.8 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Nova Metrion selected by unnamed memory manufacturer January 14, 2025 Nova’s Metrion platform has been selected by an unnamed memory manufacturer for its most advanced DRAM R&D as well as DRAM and NAND high-volume manufacturing lines.
TSMC's 2024 annual revenue is an all-time record January 13, 2025 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has recorded total revenue of USD 90 billion for 2024. It's the firm's highest annual sales total since it went public in 1994.
Eighteen new semiconductor fabs start construction in 2025 January 08, 2025 The semiconductor industry is gearing up for a major expansion, with 18 new fabs set to start construction in 2025, according to the latest World Fab Forecast report from SEMI. These projects, spanning three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, will primarily start operations between 2026 and 2027.
Rumors: iPhone with camera sensors from Samsung January 06, 2025 Years ago, Apple began using Sony camera sensors in its iPhones. But now India Today reports, citing recent rumors, that in 2026 these collaborations may be replaced by Samsung.