Ericsson and Intel launch cloud RAN tech hub
May 23, 2022
The Swedish telecom company is teaming up with US chipmaker Intel – pooling together R&D resources to create high-performing Cloud RAN solutions.
Intel invests $700 million in new Oregon mega lab
May 23, 2022
The US chipmaker plans to invest more than USD 700 million for a 200,000 square-foot, research and development mega lab focused on data center technologies and addressing areas such as heating, cooling and water usage.
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Manufacturers Reassess their Supply Chains
Prevailing obstacles since the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 have manufacturers reassessing their supply chain strategies. The following major disruptions that occurred entering 2022 added to existing setbacks, or created new ones altogether:
China-based IC production to represent 21.2% of China IC market in 2026
May 19, 2022
Foreign companies – such as Samsung, SK Hynix, TSMC and others – are expected continue to comprise more than 50% of IC production in China through 2026, says IC Insights.
€14 billion to attract semiconductor players to Germany
May 16, 2022
EUR 14 billion in state support is the German governments new strategy to attract more chipmakers to the country.
Semiconductor R&D spending to rise 9% after record in 2021
May 06, 2022
Intel continues to lead the research and development ranking. The top 10 raised spending 18% last year, and 21 companies invested USD 1 billion or more on R&D in 2021, says IC Insights.
What does Intel gain from acquiring Tower? – Quite a lot
May 03, 2022
On February 15, Intel officially confirmed that it will acquire Tower Semiconductor, the industry’s ninth largest foundry, for USD 5.4 billion. But, what kind of capacity gain comes with acquiring the ninth biggest player in the field?
Intel reports a strong start to the year
April 29, 2022
The US chipmaker recorded first quarter revenues of USD 18.4 billion, down 7% from USD 19.7 billion. Net income however increase 141% from USD 3.4 billion to USD 8.1 billion for the first quarter 2022.
Top 10 companies hold 57% of global semi marketshare
April 27, 2022
In 2021, five of the top 10 semiconductor companies were fabless suppliers. In 2008, there was one fabless company in the ranking; in 2000, there were none.
Tower shareholders approve Intel merger
April 26, 2022
At its extraordinary general meeting, the shareholders of Tower Semiconductor voted to approve Intel's acquisition of the foundry.
Top 5 wafer capacity leaders raise their global share to 57%
April 21, 2022
At the end of 2021, 57% of the industry’s total monthly wafer capacity was owned by just five companies. One year earlier the share held by the top five was 56% and back in 2018 it was 53%. If we go back a decade, that share was about 40%, according to Knometa Research.
Gartner says global semiconductor revenue grew 26% in 2021
April 15, 2022
Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled USD 595 billion in 2021, an increase of 26.3% from 2020, according to final results by Gartner, Inc.
Intel opens it's $3 billion factory expansion in Oregon
April 12, 2022
The US chipmaker has officially opened “Mod3” – a more than USD 3 billion investment to expand Intel’s D1X development factory in Hillsboro, Oregon.
An ASML EUV system arrives at Intel's fab in Ireland
April 11, 2022
Last month saw another key milestone for Fab 34 – Intel’s new fab development in Ireland. The first EUV lithography system arrived to the new fab.
Intel suspends operations in Russia
April 06, 2022
The US chipmaker says it has suspended all business operations in Russia. This follows the company's earlier decision to suspend all shipments to customers in both Russia and Belarus.
Intel to invest €33 billion in R&D and manufacturing in EU
March 15, 2022
The US chipmaker says that it will make an initial investment of over EUR 33 billion for R&D and manufacturing in the EU. The investments will span France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Spain.
Top 10 foundries post record 4Q21 performance
March 14, 2022
The output value of the world’s top 10 foundries in 4Q21 reached USD 29.55 billion, or 8.3% growth QoQ, according to TrendForce’s research.
Recruitment issues delays TSMC’s US expansion
March 10, 2022
The company’s US fab is reportedly struggling with delays due to a shortage of qualified and experienced workers and the ongoing pandemic.
From Xilinx to Applied Materials – Brice Hill joins as CFO
March 10, 2022
Semiconductor industry veteran, Brice Hill, has joined Applied Materals as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Foundry market expected to logg 20% growth in 2022
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March 09, 2022
After dropping 2% in 2019, the foundry market logged a strong 21% rebound in 2020 as application processor and other telecomm device sales into 5G smartphones acted as strong drivers, reports IC Insights.