SK hynix completes its acquisition of Intel's NAND business
April 01, 2025
South Korean memory giant SK hynix has officially completed its acquisition of Intel’s NAND flash memory business, a deal initially announced in October 2020.
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3 Intel board members to retire as company focuses on turnaround
March 28, 2025
The members retiring are Omar Ishrak, former CEO of Medtronic; Tsu-Jae King Liu, a dean at the College of Engineering at the University of California, and Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, a former professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
SoftBank to acquire US chip designer Ampere in $6.5B deal
March 20, 2025
Carlyle Group and Oracle will sell their stakes in Ampere, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and keep its headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025
March 18, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
Intel appoints former board member Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
March 13, 2025
Tan, a chip industry veteran, replaces interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and MJ Holthaus, who took temporary charge in December when Patrick Gelsinger was ousted as Intel CEO.
Shannon Poulin to lead Teradyne's semiconductor test division
March 11, 2025
Teradyne has appointed Shannon Poulin as the next President of its Semiconductor Test Division, succeeding Rick Burns, who will retire on June 1, 2025. Poulin is set to take over in the second quarter of 2025 after a transition period.
Intel postpones $28 billion chip manufacturing project
March 05, 2025
Intel has announced the postponement of its planned USD 28 billion chip manufacturing project in Ohio until 2030.
Vietnam approves $500 million for semiconductor plant
March 05, 2025
The new plant will focus on the production of small-scale, high-tech chips to support domestic industries and national security, reducing Vietnam’s reliance on global supply chains.
Supply chain reset – from excess to equilibrium
February 27, 2025
The global electronic component supply chain is expected to transition from excess inventory to a more balanced demand environment in 2025, according to a recent report from independent distributor Fusion Worldwide.
Samsung Display partners with Intel with eye on AI PC market
February 24, 2025
Through this MoU, Samsung Display plans to develop display solutions optimized for Intel’s cutting-edge processor chips that enable enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Team Trump seeks to renegotiate US CHIPS Act
February 14, 2025
The White House is reviewing projects awarded under 2022 law, which is meant to bolster US domestic semiconductor output and includes USD 39 billion worth of subsidies, sources told Reuters.
Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
February 06, 2025
It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner analysts.
SoftBank nears deal to acquire chip firm Ampere
February 06, 2025
The deal under discussion could be valued at USD 6.5 billion, including debt, and an announcement in this regard is possible in the next few weeks, according to Bloomberg.
Fab delays and cancellations start to pile up
January 30, 2025
The semiconductor industry is grappling with uncertainty as several high-profile semiconductor fab projects are struggling with delays, suspensions, or outright cancellations.
Baya Systems raises $36 million in Series B funding drive
January 27, 2025
System IP technology specialist is preparing for market expansion following Series B funding.
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.
Pat Gelsinger steps down as CEO of Intel
December 02, 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired from the company after a 40-plus-year career and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective December 1, 2024.
Germany plans $2.1 billion in new chip subsidies
December 02, 2024
The Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to use the newly proposed funds to support 10 to 15 projects, ranging from wafer production to microchip assembly, the Bloomberg report says.
US finalises $7.86 billion CHIPS Act funding for Intel
November 27, 2024
The US Department of Commerce says it will provide Intel with up to USD 7.86 billion in funding for its semiconductor manufacturing projects under the CHIPS and Science Act – down from USD 8.5 billion announced in March
Semiconductor growth slows down in 2025
November 26, 2024
The semiconductor market reached USD 166 billion in 3Q24, a 10.7% growth from 2Q24, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). This marks the strongest QoQ growth since 3Q16 when growth hit 11.6%. On a YoY basis, the market grew by 23.2% in 3Q24, the highest since 4Q21's 28.3%.
Lattice mulls making offer for Intel’s Altera
November 25, 2024
Oregon-based low power programmable firm Lattice Semiconductor is seeking a private equity backer as it explores a potential bid, the Bloomberg report said.
Silver Lake, Bain prepare to bid for stake in Intel’s Altera
November 05, 2024
Intel has started the process for the stake sale in its programmable chips unit Altera, which it acquired for nearly USD 17 billion in 2015. The deal could provide Intel with a much-needed cash boost.
Chiplet market set to reach $411 billion by 2035
November 04, 2024
Chiplets break down complex chips into smaller, specialized components, giving greater flexibility and customization, resulting in faster time to market and shorter upgrade cycles.
‘Nvidia’s CEO asked SK Hynix to bring forward supply of HBM4’
November 04, 2024
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang’s request for faster delivery shows the robust demand for new iterations of Nvidia’s GPUs, which are crucial for AI and will have next-generation HBM chips.
Intel plans layoffs in Poland
October 30, 2024
News has surfaced in Poland of planned layoffs by Intel in Gdańsk. According to the trojmiasto.pl, the tech giant filed a notice with the Gdańsk Labor Office last week, announcing its intention to move forward with the layoffs.
Nvidia dethrones Apple as world’s most valuable company
October 28, 2024
Nvidia’s stock market value briefly reached USD 3.53 trillion, a little above Apple’s USD 3.52 trillion. The surge in its market value is driven by demand for its chips, the gold standard for AI.
Europe's highest court sides with Intel – ends lengthy antitrust case
October 24, 2024
The EU Court of Justice ruled in favour of Intel on Thursday, bringing an end to a nearly 20-year antitrust battle between the U.S. chipmaker and EU regulators who accused Intel of engaging in anti-competitive practices to undermine its rival, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Lattice CFO resigns
October 24, 2024
Sherri Luther, CFO of Lattice Semiconductor, has resigned with immediate effect in order to pursue a new opportunity. Lattice Corporate Vice President, Corporate Controller Tonya Stevens has been appointed interim CFO, while the company searches for a new CFO.
Chip packaging tech in US gets $1.6 billion boost
October 21, 2024
Semiconductor packaging allows components to be combined as a single electronic device, and the latest funding under the CHIPS and Science Act seeks to drive innovation in this process.
Mass layoffs at Intel to impact over 2,000 US jobs
October 17, 2024
The tech giant’s cost-cutting measures will impact 1,300 employees in Oregon. Intel is Oregon’s second-largest private employer. The chipmaker employs more than 20,000 people in the state.
Vision 2050: Vietnam plans to set up over 20 semiconductor plants
October 11, 2024
Vietnam’s semiconductor industry is targeting a revenue of USD 25 billion by 2030.
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