ST and Qualcomm team up on wireless IoT
October 02, 2024
STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm have entered a new strategic collaboration for the next generation of industrial and consumer IoT solutions augmented by edge AI.
Evertiq Expo reaches new heights in Gothenburg
September 23, 2024
On September 19, Evertiq Expo Gothenburg reached new heights, setting a visitor record as the Swedish electronics industry gathered at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg.
Teledyne e2v HiRel enters partnership with Flip Electronics
September 11, 2024
High-reliability semiconductor solutions provider, Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics, has entered into a new partnership with Flip Electronics, a distributor based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
STMicroelectronics joins Quintauris as sixth shareholder
September 03, 2024
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has joined Quintauris GmbH as its sixth shareholder, to collaborate on exploring the potential of RISC-V architecture.
STM-Sanan’s 8-Inch SiC wafer fab in China to start production soon
September 02, 2024
Sanan STMicroelectronics, a joint venture between Hunan Sanan (51%) and ST (China) Investment (49%), was established in August 2023 with a registered capital of USD 612 million.
EU approves €5 billion subsidy to support TSMC's German fab
August 20, 2024
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR 5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden.
Gothenburg's tech cluster strengthens Sweden’s automotive industry
August 13, 2024
With a growing tech sector and significant investments in electrification, Gothenburg has become a Swedish centre for innovation in the automotive industry. Here, traditional actors and new players meet to shape the mobility of the future.
Semiconductor industry gains as memory demand surges
August 12, 2024
Recent research from IDC reveals significant trends in the semiconductor industry during the first quarter of 2024.
Silicon carbide evolution in e-mobility trends
August 08, 2024
As electric vehicles continues to gain traction, Silicon Carbide (SiC) is increasing its presence on the market. SiC-based power devices outperform traditional silicon devices with higher voltage, faster switching, lower losses, and better thermal management, enabling more efficient, compact, and lightweight power systems.
Dentressangle in talks to acquire Presto Engineering
July 09, 2024
French investment group Dentressangle has made a move for its compatriot firm Presto Engineering, which specialises in ASIC design, testing and production.
Demand from AMD and Nvidia drives FOPLP development
July 03, 2024
In 2016, TSMC developed and named its InFO FOWLP technology, and applied it to the A10 processor used in the iPhone 7. Since then, OSAT providers have been striving to develop FOWLP and FOPLP technologies to offer more cost-effective packaging solutions, TrendForce reports.
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The Rise of Silicon Carbide and Its Role in Chipmaking
Silicon carbide (SiC) is one of the many materials at the forefront of technological advancement, particularly within electronics and power systems. The Global SiC Power Semiconductor market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 23.4% from 2024 to 2032, signifying its pivotal role in revolutionizing electronic components.
STMicroelectronics and Geely cooperate
June 06, 2024
Third-generation SiC MOSFETs from the European giant will help increase the powertrain efficiency for Geely Auto Group battery electric vehicles. At the same time, companies have established an Innovation Joint Lab to support the development of smart, electrified, and connected cars.
STMicroelectronics bags EUR 2bn of state aid for Italy plant
May 31, 2024
One of Europe's major chip makers, STMicroelectronics, is to build a new 200mm SiC manufacturing facility in Catania, Sicily. The plant will produce SiC semiconductor products for power devices and modules.
STMicroelectronics and ROHM extend SiC agreement
April 29, 2024
STMicroelectronics has confirmed the expansion of its multi-year, long-term 150mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrate wafers supply agreement with ROHM group's subsidiary SiCrystal.
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.
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.
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