Siemens joins Arm's Semiconductor Education Alliance
March 01, 2024
Industrial giant Siemens is the latest firm to sign up for Arm's Semiconductor Education Alliance, which aims to boost global chip skills and research.
What is the future for SiC in Europe?
February 29, 2024
To understand the – potential – future, we first must look at the present and the ongoing movement. Therefore, Evertiq invited Yole Group as a keynote speaker during its inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France dig deeper into the market, investments and competitive landscape of SiC.
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Five companies control the SiC power market - Evertiq expo Sophia Antipolis 2024
The global power SiC device market is forcasted to grow to about USD 9 billion by 2028, a 31% increase over 2022, according to the 2023 edition of Yole Intelligence's Power SiC Report. While automotive applications dominate the SiC market, other applications such industrial, energy, and rail are adding to its growth momentum.
Worldwide semiconductor revenue dropped 11% in 2023
January 16, 2024
Research firm Gartner says that worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2023 totalled USD 533 billion in 2023, which spells a decrease of 11.1% from 2022.
France is looking to supercharge its electronics industry
January 11, 2024
In 2024, the French government – as part of the France 2030 investment plan – is looking to create 18,000 jobs in the electronics sector as the country is looking to address the economic consequences of COVID-19.
Five companies control the SiC power market
January 09, 2024
The global power SiC device market is forcasted to grow to about USD 9 billion by 2028, a 31% increase over 2022, according to the 2023 edition of Yole Intelligence's Power SiC Report. While automotive applications dominate the SiC market, other applications such industrial, energy, and rail are adding to its growth momentum.
STMicroelectronics to supply SiC chips to Li Auto
December 22, 2023
Chinese EV manufacturer Li Auto has signed a silicon carbide (SiC) power chip supply agreement with European chipmaker STMicroelectronics.
STMicro goes green in Italy
November 28, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics says it has signed a fifteen-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the supply of renewable energy to its operations in Italy.
STmicroelectronics beat Q3 expectations
October 26, 2023
Chipmaker STmicroelectronics beat its expectations for the third quarter. Q3 net revenues of USD 4.43 billion came in above the midpoint of the company's business outlook range, and Q3 gross margin of 47.6% was slightly above guidance.
Alantys inks distribution deal with Runic
September 22, 2023
The French distributor of electronic components, Alantys Technology, has signed a new EMEA distribution contract with Runic, a Chinese manufacturer of Analog/mixed-signal ICs.
12 new 200mm volume fabs to be built by 2026
September 21, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI reports
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.
Arm: industry is approaching a skills 'tipping point'
August 04, 2023
Chip giant Arm has warned the industry about a global skills gap – and has launched a new global education programme to address the crisis.
Samsung Electronics announces plan to push into the power semiconductor space
July 11, 2023
Korea's semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics plans to challenge the European dominance of the power semiconductor sector. At its Samsung Foundry Forum 2023 event, it confirmed it will create an 8-inch gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor foundry service.
Nvidia is “extremely likely” to invest in Europe
June 26, 2023
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia Corp, seems very confident that the semiconductor company will invest in Europe.
Airbus and ST team up on power electronics for aircraft electrification
June 23, 2023
Airbus and STMicroelectronics have signed an agreement to cooperate on power electronics R&D to support more efficient and lighter power electronics.
Airbus and STMicroelectronics team up on power electronics
June 21, 2023
Airbus and STMicroelectronics have signed an agreement to cooperate on power electronics R&D to support more efficient and lighter power electronics for future hybrid-powered aircraft and full-electric urban air vehicles.
ST team up with Sanan to advance SiC ecosystem in China
June 08, 2023
STMicroelectronics and Sanan Optoelectronics have signed an agreement to create a new 200mm silicon carbide device manufacturing JV in Chongqing, China.
France to invest $3.1 billion of state aid into chip production
June 08, 2023
French government is taking action to reduce its dependency on foreign companies in a strategically important sector.
GF and ST finalise deal for new French 300mm semiconductor fab
June 05, 2023
GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics have concluded the agreement to create a new, jointly-operated, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facility in Crolles, France, which was announced during the summer last year.
Apple investments with European suppliers top €20 billion in 2022
May 29, 2023
Apple's spending with European suppliers has increased more than 50% since 2018, totalling EUR 85 billion over the past five years and more than EUR 20 billion in 2022 alone.
STMicro and GF win EU approval for French microchips plant
May 01, 2023
STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries have secured EU approval to receive aid and support in the construction and operation of their new chip fab in France.
ZF signs multi-year supply deal with STMicroelectronics
April 14, 2023
From 2025, ZF will purchase silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics. Under the terms of the multi-year contract, ST will supply a volume of double-digit millions of SiC devices to be integrated in ZF’s new modular inverter architecture going into series production in 2025.
All-time high in store for global 300mm semiconductor fab capacity
March 28, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are forecast to increase 300mm fab capacity to an all-time high of 9.6 million wafers per month (wpm) in 2026, SEMI reports.
SiC power device market will surpass $2.2 billion in 2023
March 09, 2023
The market for third-generation (compound) semiconductors encompasses products based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). In particular, SiC products account for about 80% of the total market value.
Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix owns the bulk of leading-edge wafer capacity
February 28, 2023
76% of leading-edge capacity was held by Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix at the end of 2022, with the majority going toward the development of advanced DRAM and 3D NAND.
Production capacity for PMIC's will grow by 4.7% YoY for 1H23
January 06, 2023
The effect of the low season, the planned scale-back of capital expenditure on the part of enterprises, and the ongoing slump in the wider consumer electronics market are going to constrain the demand for power management ICs during 1H23.
STMicro and Soitec cooperate on SiC substrate manufacturing technology
December 01, 2022
STMicroelectronics and Soitec announce the next stage of their cooperation on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates, with the qualification of Soitec’s SiC substrate technology by ST planned over the next 18 months.
ST increases its Q3 revenues by 35%
October 27, 2022
STMicroelectronics reported third quarter net revenues of USD 4.32 billion, gross margin of 47.6%, operating margin of 29.4%, and net income of USD 1.10 billion.
Global 200mm semiconductor fab capacity to surge 20%
October 19, 2022
The global 200mm fab capacity is estimated to increase by 20% from 2021 through 2025 as semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are adding 13 new lines – bringing the industry to a record high of more than 7 million wafers per month.
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