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Solidigm shuts down South Korean unit
September 19, 2023
Amid a sluggish NAND market Solidigm, a US-based memory chip company under the SK hynix banner, has shut down its unit in South Korea.
SkyWater appoints new president and COO
September 19, 2023
US-based pure-play semiconductor foundry, SkyWater Technology, has appointed John Sakamoto as president and chief operating officer, effective September 25, 2023.
Chip industry sees revenue increase after long decline
September 13, 2023
The semiconductor industry has reversed course and saw an increase in sales in 2Q23 after experiencing revenue decline for five consecutive quarters, reports Omdia.
Intel to sell minority stake in IMS to TSMC
September 12, 2023
Intel has agreed to sell a 10% stake in the IMS Nanofabrication business to TSMC. TSMC’s investment values IMS at approximately USD 4.3 billion.
Apple and Arm ink long-term deal
September 07, 2023
US electronics company Apple has reportedly signed a new deal with Arm for chip technology that "extends beyond 2040."
Intel and Tower reaches new US foundry deal
September 06, 2023
Following the cancelled deal between Intel and Tower Semiconductor, a deal which would have created a new foundry giant, the companies have reached a new deal – a deal to cooperate.
Intel plans to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica
August 31, 2023
The US chip manufacturer is planning to invest USD 1.2 billion in Costa Rica over the next 2 years.
DRAM and NAND Flash demand expected to increase in 2024
August 30, 2023
TrendForce expects that memory suppliers will continue their strategy of scaling back production of both DRAM and NAND Flash in 2024, with the cutback being particularly pronounced in the financially struggling NAND Flash sector.
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It's official, Intel abandons Tower deal
August 16, 2023
The rumours proved to be true, Intel has chosen to terminate its acquisition of Tower Semiconductor.
Sources: Intel's Tower deal is in jeopardy
August 16, 2023
According to sources familiar with the subject, Intel will abandon its USD 5.4 billion proposal to acquire Israeli Tower Semiconductor when their contract expires later on Tuesday – without Chinese regulatory approval.
Intel and Synopsys expand partnership
August 15, 2023
Intel and Synopsys have entered into a definitive agreement to expand the companies’ long-standing IP and EDA strategic partnership with the development of a portfolio of IP on Intel 3 and Intel 18A for Intel’s foundry customers.
Global server shipments for 2024 projected to undergo constrained growth
August 15, 2023
The global server market, grappling with the impact of worldwide inflation, saw significant shifts in 2023. Server OEMs and CSPs revamped their investment strategies, resulting in cutbacks in both annual shipments and ODM production plans.
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.
Intel receives $90m to expand its operations in Oregon
August 02, 2023
Lawmakers in the US state of Oregon have approved a USD 90 million allocation to Intel as part of a scheme to boost semiconductor activity in the region.
Germany to allocate EUR 20bn to semiconductor industry
July 26, 2023
Germany has joined the clamour to re-gain some control of its chip industry. Its economy ministry has said it will invest EUR 20 billion to boost its domestic market.
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