SignOff Semi opens new office in Penang, Malaysia
December 19, 2024
Indian provider of VLSI and Embedded Design services, SignOff Semiconductors, expands with the opening of its new office in Penang, Malaysia.
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Rapidus installs Japan's first AMSL EUV lithography machine
December 19, 2024
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, Rapidus, has reached a milestone by installing Japan's first Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine from ASML. This advanced technology is now part of Rapidus' Innovative Integration for Manufacturing (IIM-1) foundry, an advanced semiconductor fab under construction in Chitose, Hokkaido.
NXP to acquire automotive networking company Aviva Links
December 18, 2024
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aviva Links, a provider of Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 242.5 million.
EU green lights €81M support to Diamond Foundry in Spain
December 18, 2024
Diamond Foundry Europe will receive EU support for setting up a new factory for the production of semiconductor-grade rough synthetic diamonds in Trujillo, Spain.
Mycronic receives order for an SLX mask writer
December 18, 2024
Swedish high-tech company Mycronic says it has received an order for an SLX mask writer from an existing customer in Asia.
GlobalWafers bags $406 million in CHIPS Act funding
December 17, 2024
The US Department of Commerce says it will grant GlobalWafers USD 406 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program to increase domestic production of silicon wafers.
Aixtron opens new innovation centre
December 17, 2024
Aixtron has officially opened a new Innovation Centre at the company's headquarters in Herzogenrath. The new research and development complex with 1,000 square metres of cleanroom space lays the foundation for the transition to 300 mm wafer size in the compound semiconductor industry.
Semiconductor market posts strong Q3 says Omdia
December 17, 2024
The semiconductor industry continues to thrive, posting robust growth in the third quarter of 2024.
Bosch secures $225M to boost US chip production
December 17, 2024
Bosch has signed a preliminary memorandum of agreement (PMT) with the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act, paving the way for up to USD 225 million in potential funding to help upgrade its production site in Roseville, California.
Global chip market for military, aerospace to grow by $3B
December 16, 2024
North America is set to contribute 40% to growth of the market from 2024 to 2028. US chip companies are at the forefront of identifying, manufacturing and commercializing advanced tech.
Suchi Semicon to invest $100 million in Gujarat OSAT plant
December 16, 2024
The plant, with an initial area of 30,000 square feet, will provide essential assembly, testing and packaging services for semiconductor components.
Fujifilm ramps up production in Korean chip material plant
December 16, 2024
The Japanese company is planning a new building at its Cheonan plant for the production of CMP slurry, an abrasive powder used for polishing semiconductor wafers, according to Nikkei.
Infineon, Eve Energy sign battery management solutions pact
December 16, 2024
Infineon will supply a complete chipset, including microcontroller units, balancing and monitoring ICs, power management ICs, drivers, MOSFETs, controller area networks and sensor products.
Tech firms to act as US ‘gatekeepers’ for AI chips
December 16, 2024
The companies would have to comply with strict requirements, which includes reporting key information to the US government and blocking Chinese access to AI chips, according to a Reuters report.
Indian chip firm Netrasemi raises $1.2 million
December 13, 2024
Kerala-based semiconductor start-up Netrasemi intends to use the funds for the fabrication of two ML SoC chips (Netra A2000 and Netra R1000).
Rohm, TSMC launch GaN partnership for EV sector
December 13, 2024
The partnership will integrate Japanese semiconductor company Rohm’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology.
Quobly and STMicroelectronics established cooperation
December 13, 2024
Quobly and STMicroelectronics announced forges strategic collaboration with main goal to accelerate its quantum processor manufacturing for large-scale quantum computing solutions.
Global semiconductor market to grow by 15% in 2025
December 12, 2024
Market intelligence firm IDC says that AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) will drive growth in advanced chips, 2nm technology, and packaging, reshaping the semiconductor industry in 2025.
DigiKey inks global distribution deal with MediaTek
December 12, 2024
DigiKey has expanded its product portfolio through a global distribution partnership with MediaTek, one of the world’s largest fabless semiconductor companies.
Rapidus collaborates with Cadence on leading-edge 2nm
December 12, 2024
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus is collaborating with Cadence Design Systems to provide co-optimised AI-driven reference design flows and a broad IP portfolio.
Micron secures $6.1 billion CHIPS incentives for US expansion
December 11, 2024
The US Department of Commerce is awarding Micron Technology up to USD 6.165 billion in CHIPS Act incentives to expand its DRAM production facilities in Idaho and New York.
Thailand OKs $306M Chip Plant Investment by Foxconn Subsidiary
December 11, 2024
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) has approved a THB 10.5 billion ( USD 306 million) investment by a Foxconn subsidiary to build a factory for exporting high-precision machinery and equipment for the semiconductor industry.
Coherent, SkyWater and X-Fab receive CHIPS Act boost
December 11, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced USD 99 million in proposed CHIPS Act funding for Coherent, SkyWater Technology, and X-Fab to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain resilience, creating over 290 jobs across Texas and Minnesota.
Laser Photonics advances PCB marking technology R&D
December 11, 2024
Industrial laser systems developer Laser Photonics Corporation, and its recently acquired subsidiary Control Micro Systems (CMS), are expanding their PCB Marking technology development program targeting the semiconductor and electronics market.
Global semiconductor equipment sales to reach $139B in 2026
December 11, 2024
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching USD 113 billion in 2024, growing 6.5% year-on-year, SEMI reports.
China launches antitrust investigation into Nvidia
December 10, 2024
China has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, citing suspected violations of the country's anti-monopoly laws.
SkyWater secures $16 million in federal funds
December 09, 2024
Minnesota chip manufacturer SkyWater will use USD 127 million, including USD 19 million in matching state funds, to improve its infrastructure and cybersecurity systems, among other upgrades.
GF gets $9.5M funding to advance GaN chip manufacturing
December 05, 2024
GlobalFoundries has received an additional USD 9.5 million in federal funding from the US government to advance the manufacturing of essential gallium nitride (GaN) on silicon semiconductors at its facility in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Eagle Electronics to set up Ohio manufacturing facility
December 05, 2024
Eagle Electronics, has raised USD 14 million, led by the O.H.I.O. Fund with participation from Asymmetric Capital Partners, to establish manufacturing technology and operations in Solon, Ohio, in partnership with CO-AX Technology.
Fujifilm boosts production of semiconductor material in Japan
December 05, 2024
Fujifilm says that it will enhance its production capacity of CMP slurries, advanced semiconductor materials, at its production site located in Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
VSMC breaks ground on 300mm fab in Singapore
December 05, 2024
VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC), the joint venture formed between Vanguard International Semiconductor and NXP, has officially broken ground at the site of the JV’s new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Tampines, Singapore.
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