Unnamed firm buys world's second High-NA EUV machine
April 22, 2024
ASML has disclosed that it has shipped a second Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) machine, but it hasn't named the customer.
Intel builds the world's most advanced EUV litho machine
April 19, 2024
Intel's newly-formed chip foundry business says it has successfully assembled the most advanced piece of semiconductor kit ever made: a High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet lithography scanner.
Micron standing by for $6.1bn CHIPS and Science Act package
April 19, 2024
US memory chip specialist Micron Electronics will receive a US government subsidy worth USD 6.1 billion next week, say multiple reports.
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.
R2 Semiconductor files lawsuit against Intel in France
April 17, 2024
R2 Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Le Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris against the French subsidiaries of Intel and its customers, Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and HP Inc.
Gudeng to build EUV pod factory in Japan
April 15, 2024
Gudeng Precision Industrial Co will launch a new facility in Fukuoka Prefecture’s Kurume to reduce its reliance on Taiwanese and Chinese production.
Rapidus establishes subsidiary in Silicon Valley
April 15, 2024
Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus is targeting the the lucrative US market by setting up a division in the backyard of some of the country's biggest tech firms.
Arm, Intel Google and Meta launch self-designed AI chips
April 12, 2024
The future direction for dominance in the AI chip space took another turn this week as four huge stakeholders revealed their own products.
TSMC increases its investment in US production to $65bn
April 08, 2024
Taiwan's contract chipmaker TSMC will build a new fab in Arizona in what is claimed to be the largest direct project investment by a foreign company ever.
Intel foundry unit sees increased losses, turning the ship around
April 03, 2024
Intel Corporation has outlined a new financial reporting structure, aligned with the company’s previously announced foundry operating model for 2024 and beyond.
SEALSQ Corp will open an OSAT in the US next year
April 02, 2024
Post-quantum tech firm SEALSQ has revelled plans to create an Open Semiconductors Assembly and Test (OSAT) plant in the US, which will be operational by end of 2025.
Baidu invests in RISC-V firm StarFive
March 25, 2024
Chinese search giant Baidu has invested an undisclosed sum in the Shanghai-based RISC-V chip technology company StarFive.
Intel claims nearly $20 billion in support to boost chip production
March 20, 2024
The US chipmaker has secured nearly USD 20 billion in grants and loans under the CHIPS Act. The funding supports Intel’s USD 100 billion to build and expand semiconductor facilities in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon – creating nearly 10,000 industry jobs
Samsung Electronics lines up new $6bn US subsidy
March 15, 2024
The Biden administration is preparing to extend another huge grant to Samsung Electronics to encourage the Korean firm to invest in the US manufacturing base.
Moov launches EU expansion
March 13, 2024
Moov, a company operating a marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has hired Eric Tribolet as Director of European Sales, to help the company expand its presence in European markets.
Silicon Box to build $3.3bn plant in northern Italy
March 11, 2024
Singapore's Silicon Box has received significant backing from the Italian government to construct a major new facility in the country, say reports.
US government to invest $3.5 billion in Intel military tech?
March 08, 2024
Online reports say the US has approved funding to support the production of advanced semiconductors for military and intelligence programmes by Intel.
Pentagon Tech to open $50m precision cleaning facility
March 04, 2024
Pentagon Technologies Group is set to launch a new precision cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona to serve local chip fabs. It should be operational by late 2024.
ASML reaches 'first light' on High NA EUV
March 01, 2024
Dutch lithography firm ASML has confirmed that its next-gen high-numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet tool is functional.
Intel relaunches and renames its FPGA business
March 01, 2024
US chip giant Intel has re-branded its field-programmable gate array division. It's called Altera, which was the name of the FPGA company Intel acquired in 2015.
Intel teases 1.4nm advanced manufacturing node
February 23, 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has officially confirmed the firm's 14A node for the first time. He expects 14A and its variant Intel 14A-E to arrive by 2027.
Amkor closes in on approval for $2bn US facility
February 23, 2024
Council leaders in Preoria voted unanimously to wave through Amkor's proposed semiconductor packaging and testing facility in the city.
Microsoft and Intel strike a deal – potentially worth billions
February 22, 2024
During its first Foundry event, Intel Foundry Direct Connect, Intel Foundry announced a massive design win. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared that Microsoft has chosen a chip design it plans to produce on the Intel 18A process – a deal potentially worth billion.
HCLTech and Intel Foundry expand collaboration
February 22, 2024
Technology company HCLTech is expanding its collaboration with Intel Foundry to co-develop customised silicon solutions for semiconductor manufacturers, system OEMs and cloud services providers.
MLCC shipments to dip 7% in 1Q24 amid slowing demand
February 20, 2024
The global economic deceleration is taking its toll on the tech sector’s growth, with heavyweights like Intel and Texas Instruments signaling a downturn in their recent financial forecasts.
GlobalFoundries bags a $1.5bn government grant
February 19, 2024
The US government has awarded USD 1.5 billion to contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries. The firm will use the funds to build a new site in New York and expand existing operations in Vermont.
US government mulling $10bn subsidy package for Intel
February 19, 2024
The Biden administration is rumoured to be in talks with Intel to award the chip firm more than $10 billion in loans and direct grants.
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.
Intel wants to raise $2bn to fund new Irish fab
February 16, 2024
News reports say Intel Foundry Services (IFS) is seeking a $2 billion equity raise to build a new semiconductor fabrication plant in Ireland.
AI’s rocketing demand to drive server DRAM growth
February 14, 2024
In 2024, the tech industry remains steadfastly focused on AI, with the continued rollout of advanced AI chips leading to significant enhancements in processing speeds. TrendForce posits that this advancement is set to drive growth in both DRAM and NAND Flash across various AI applications, including smartphones, servers, and notebooks.
Tower to build $8bn fab in India?
February 12, 2024
Online reports say Tower Semiconductor has submitted a proposal to create a major new facility, with the Indian government paying half of the cost.
Intel loses German patent infringement case
February 09, 2024
A German court has judged against Intel in a patent dispute surrounding a number of its older processors.
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