Molex completes its acquisition of Teramount May 14, 2026 Connectivity specialist Molex has completed the acquisition of Teramount, an Israel‑based developer of detachable fiber‑to‑chip connectivity solutions optimised for high‑volume Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO) and other silicon photonics applications.
GF accelerates adoption of co-packaged optics for AI data centers May 13, 2026 GlobalFoundries’s SCALE CPO solution and silicon photonics technology offer an advanced portfolio of fully-qualified photonic devices, such as 50Gbps and 100Gbps micro-ring modulators, coupled ring resonators and integrated photodiodes.
MTN Nigeria, Huawei deploy commercial sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO site May 08, 2026 Huawei’s sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO is the first solution in the industry to combine extremely large antenna arrays with wideband technology in the low-band spectrum.
HyperLight, UMC, Wavetek to bolster TFLN production May 04, 2026 Building on HyperLight’s collaboration with Wavetek, which brought TFLN photonics from laboratory innovation to a HVM line within a 6-inch CMOS foundry, Taiwan’s UMC is bringing to the partnership its 8-inch production capability and expertise.
Omdia lifts 2026 semiconductor outlook as AI-driven memory constraints intensify April 28, 2026 Omdia has significantly raised its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast, now projecting growth of 62.7%, citing sustained AI-driven demand and tightening supply conditions in memory markets.
IndieSemiC, Nordic to develop wireless modules for connected devices April 27, 2026 Under the partnership, IndieSemiC will be responsible for the module lifecycle — including RF design, antenna engineering, hardware development, firmware support, testing, validation, certification, and manufacturing — while Nordic Semiconductor will provide the core chipset technology.
Airbus, Thales Alenia, RADMOR partner to develop Polish satellite April 27, 2026 The three partners will combine their respective expertise in military communications payloads, mission control, efficient satellite platform design and industrialisation, as well as secure ground infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Canada’s Spark Microsystems raises $12 million Series B April 23, 2026 This strategic investment will accelerate Spark’s expansion and commercialization momentum for LE-UWB technology as customer demand surges for wireless solutions capable of meeting the performance and power requirements of intelligent edge devices.
Molex completes acquisition of Smiths Interconnect April 21, 2026 Molex has completed its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of Smiths Group plc, marking the largest acquisition in the company’s history.
Molex to acquire Teramount to accelerate Co-Packaged Optics push April 16, 2026 Molex has entered into an agreement to acquire Israel-based Teramount, a developer of fiber-to-chip connectivity solutions, in a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of scalable Co-Packaged Optics (CPO).
Corning breaks ground on North Carolina cable plant April 07, 2026 Corning Incorporated and Meta Platforms, Inc. have started construction on an expansion of optical cable manufacturing capacity in Hickory, North Carolina, aimed at supporting the growing buildout of AI-driven data centres in the United States.
MIPS, Inova collaborate to advance Physical AI March 30, 2026 The advanced robotic arm reference platform combines the expertise of Inova, MIPS and GlobalFoundries to build an advanced Physical AI building block that aggregates data interfaces and enables multiple network topologies.
Chimney Rock acquires United Electronics Company March 26, 2026 Headquartered South Carolina, United Electronics Company (UEC) manufactures a suite of RF, circuit card assembly, and power and connectivity solutions that generate, amplify, transmit and receive power and signals for a diverse set of systems.
Würth Elektronik ICS to acquire MRS Electronic March 24, 2026 Würth Elektronik ICS has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in MRS Holding GmbH, the parent company of MRS Electronic, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in vehicle electronics.
Infineon partners with Indian power electronics firm Zenergize March 24, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will provide its advanced wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) technology, along with application engineering support for system-level integration.
Soitec secures deal to supply POI wafers for Skyworks March 20, 2026 Under the agreement, Soitec will provide POI wafers for Skyworks’ Sky5 platform to address RF requirements of today’s 5G smartphones. Soitec POI provides the performance necessary for seamless advanced coexistence in dense signal environments.
GlobalFoundries breaks ground on €1.1bn Dresden expansion March 18, 2026 GlobalFoundries has started construction of its planned semiconductor fab expansion in Dresden, Germany, marking the next phase of its EUR 1.1 billion investment under Project SPRINT, according to a company update on LinkedIn.
ST enters high-volume production of PIC100 platform March 16, 2026 The 800G and 1.6T PIC100 transceivers enable higher bandwidth, lower latency, and greater energy efficiency as AI workloads surge.
Qnity opens new US facility to expand CMP materials production March 12, 2026 US semiconductor materials supplier Qnity Electronics has opened a new manufacturing facility in Newark, Delaware, aimed at expanding production capacity for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) materials used in chip fabrication.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules March 09, 2026 Qualcomm Technologies will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Module products in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
Semtech expands data centre portfolio with acquisition of HieFo Corporation March 05, 2026 Semtech Corporation, a provider of high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, has acquired HieFo Corporation (HieFo), a California-based private manufacturer of high-efficiency Indium Phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices for optical transceivers used across data centre interconnects (DCI) and intra-data centre interconnects.
Hyundai to invest $6 billion in AI, robotics, energy hub March 05, 2026 A significant portion of the investment will focus on new businesses based on these technologies, contributing to the development of South Korea’s future industrial competitiveness.
NEC, Nokia to expand Eletronet’s optical fiber network in Brazil March 04, 2026 The project adds 8,000 km of new fiber routes. This expansion is expected to reach a total of 26,000 km across 23 Brazilian states by the end of 2026. Eletronet is investing USD 30.4 million in this initiative.
Nvidia to invest $2 billion in Coherent March 03, 2026 Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic agreement with Coherent to develop advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The agreement includes a USD 2 billion investment by Nvidia in Coherent, alongside a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment for optical networking and laser products.
Qualcomm appoints Intel Foundry Services head as EVP February 27, 2026 Qualcomm Incorporated has appointed Kevin O’Buckley as executive vice president of Global Operations and Supply Chain, effective 2 March 2026.
GF and Renesas deepen US chip production partnership February 17, 2026 US semiconductor foundry GlobalFoundries and Japanese Renesas Electronics have expanded their manufacturing partnership in a multi-billion-dollar deal aimed at increasing semiconductor production in the United States.
Infineon powers BMW Neue Klasse with central computing and smart power distribution February 16, 2026 Infineon Technologies supplies microcontrollers, Ethernet connectivity solutions, power management ICs, and smart power switches for BMW Group’s Neue Klasse platform. The architecture separates software from hardware, enabling over-the-air updates without physical modifications.
Marvell completes its acquisition of XConn Technologies February 11, 2026 Marvell Technology has completed its previously announced acquisition of XConn Technologies, a provider of advanced PCIe and CXL switching silicon.
ProLogium breaks ground on solid-state battery gigafactory in France February 11, 2026 Taiwanese battery developer ProLogium has officially started construction of its first European gigafactory, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion outside Asia.
Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs for $7.5B February 04, 2026 Texas Instruments has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs in an all-cash transaction valuing the wireless connectivity specialist at approximately USD 7.5 billion.
Marvell completes acquisition of Celestial AI February 03, 2026 Marvell Technology has completed its previously announced acquisition of Celestial AI. The transaction was finalised following an earlier agreement and brings Celestial AI’s optical interconnect technology into Marvell’s portfolio.
GCT licenses chipsets to satellite communications provider January 30, 2026 The agreement enables the integration of GCT’s 5G and 4G chipsets into the satellite provider’s user equipment, unlocking new capabilities for global, resilient, and high-bandwidth connectivity, both via satellite and terrestrial networks.