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.
EU to support Italian semiconductors with €292 million
October 06, 2022
The European Commission has approved EUR 292.5 million in state aid to support STMicro's plans of setting up a new Italian Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafer fab.
STMicro to build SiC substrate facility in Italy
October 05, 2022
STMicro says it plans to build a "first-of-a-kind" SiC epitaxial substrate manufacturing facility in Europe as the company is looking to support automotive and industrial customers in their shift to electrification.
France to invest billions in its electronics sector
July 21, 2022
The government of France earlier presented its electronics strategy as part of the France 2030 investment plan, aimed to give a greater dimension to the development of domestic technologies and production sites.
STMicroelectronics and GF announce 300mm facility in France
July 11, 2022
STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries have signed a MoU to create a new, jointly-operated 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility adjacent to ST’s existing 300mm facility in Crolles, France to advance FD-SOI ecosystem.
PMIC demand stable in 2H22 considering automotive demand
June 17, 2022
According to TrendForce, market conditions in 1H22 were chaotic and there was disparate demand for chips of varying functionality. Given the global development of electronic devices and power systems, the overall demand for power management ICs (PMIC) is still relatively good.
Top 5 MCU suppliers accounted for 82% of 2021 sales
June 15, 2022
New ranking from IC Insights shows some revenue gaps expanding between the largest microcontroller manufacturers.
Semiconductor giants in talks to form factory venture
June 14, 2022
GlobalFoundries and STMicro are reportedly in talks to build a semiconductor factory in France with the help of government funds.
ST continues to grow in Morocco – opens new clean room
June 10, 2022
STMicroelectronics has officially opened its new clean room – dedicated to silicon carbide products – at its location in Bouskoura, Morocco.
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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:
STMicro supplies SiC tech to Semikron for EV power modules
May 11, 2022
STMicroelectronics has revealed it is supplying SiC technology for the eMPack electric-vehicle power modules from Semikron.
What does Intel gain from acquiring Tower? – Quite a lot
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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?