Earthquake could have cost TSMC $92.44m
April 19, 2024
The recent earthquake in Taiwan caused an estimated loss of USD 92.44 million to the island's biggest chip firm, says Reuters.
Intel builds the world's most advanced EUV litho machine
April 19, 2024
Intel's newly-formed chip foundry business says it has successfully assembled the most advanced piece of semiconductor kit ever made: a High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet lithography scanner.
SK hynix and TSMC to collaborate on HBM4 innovation
April 19, 2024
SK hynix has signed an MoU with TSMC for work together on next-generation HBM, with plans to mass produce HBM4 chips from 2026.
Eindhoven University unveils Future Chips project
April 19, 2024
The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has announced a major new project to 'boost the position of the Netherlands and Europe in the global chip sector.'
Micron standing by for $6.1bn CHIPS and Science Act package
April 19, 2024
US memory chip specialist Micron Electronics will receive a US government subsidy worth USD 6.1 billion next week, say multiple reports.
Qualcomm drops bid to buy Autotalks
April 16, 2024
Qualcomm has terminated its deal to acquire Israeli V2X communications company Autotalks.
Tesla has a chip supply deal in place with Tata
April 15, 2024
Reports say that Tesla has agreed a 'secret deal' with Tata Electronics to lock down the global supply of semiconductors for its EVs.
Rapidus establishes subsidiary in Silicon Valley
April 15, 2024
Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus is targeting the the lucrative US market by setting up a division in the backyard of some of the country's biggest tech firms.
Applied Materials could abandon $4bn US R&D project
April 15, 2024
Sources say Applied Materials might cancel its proposed Silicon Valley research unit because of a lack of government investment.
Apple to supercharge Mac range with AI-optimised M4 chip
April 15, 2024
Apple is preparing for a major overhaul of its laptop and desktop line-up by powering them with its new M4 chipset, which prioritises AI applications.
Huawei to develop lithography tech at new R&D centre
April 12, 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei is reported to be building a new research unit in Shanghai. It wants to develop chipmaking tools that could eventually rival those of ASML, Canon, and Nikon.
Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 12, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
Arm, Intel Google and Meta launch self-designed AI chips
April 12, 2024
The future direction for dominance in the AI chip space took another turn this week as four huge stakeholders revealed their own products.
Coherent has secured $15m of CHIPS Act funding
April 12, 2024
US-based Coherent Corp has received a funding boost from the US government to accelerate the development of its wide and ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for defence purposes.
India's semiconductor trade body teams up with SEMI
April 12, 2024
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has announced an official alliance with the global industry association SEMI.
LG Electronics expands home appliance AI chip range
April 12, 2024
Korea's LG Electronics is set to extend its appliance-specific on-device AI chip, DQ-C, to 46 models by the end of the year.
CSA Catapult opens new advanced packaging facility
April 11, 2024
A new GBP 1.6 million facility to help accelerate electrification across the UK has officially opened at the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult in Newport, South Wales.
Global semiconductor equipment billings slip in 2023
April 11, 2024
Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment edged down 1.3% to USD 106.3 billion in 2023 from an all-time record of USD 107.6 billion in 2022, SEMI reports.
ESD industry posts $4.4B in Revenue in Q4 2023
April 10, 2024
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 14% to USD 4,423 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the USD 3,879.9 million logged in the third quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance.
China to become the largest source of IC wafer capacity by 2026
April 10, 2024
According to the Global Wafer Capacity 2024 report from Knometa Research, wafer capacity for IC production is projected to grow on average 7.1% each year through 2026.
South Korea to spend $6.94bn fighting 'all-out AI war'
April 09, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has promised to invest 9.4 trillion won (USD 6.94 billion) to keep the country in the global AI race for the next 30 years.
Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 09, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
Has Samsung secured an advanced packaging deal with Nvidia?
April 09, 2024
Online reports say Samsung has sealed an advanced packaging order for NVIDIA’s AI processors.
Tata to take over Pegatron's iPhone assembly plant?
April 09, 2024
Speculation is rising that Taiwan's Pegatron is in talks to hand over control of its Indian iPhone manufacturing facility to the Tata Group.
Polymatech and Orbray sign MoU on sapphire ingots
April 09, 2024
Chennai-headquartered Polymatech Electronics has agreed a deal with Japanese precision manufacturing firm Orbray to work together on sapphire wafer fabrication.
EU and US extend China chip 'watch' agreement by 3 years
April 08, 2024
The two trading blocs have inked a deal keep sharing intelligence about 'non-market' policies and practices by China in the legacy chip space.
AI chip specialist Hailo raises $120m
April 08, 2024
Israel-based chipmaker Hailo has completed a new fund raise to bring its lifetime total to $340m since 2017.
Nvidia to build $200m AI centre in Indonesia
April 05, 2024
The world's largest chip design firm Nvidia is teaming up with Indonesian telco PT Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to build an AI hub in Java.
Semiconductor sales up 16.3% to USD 46.2bn in February
April 05, 2024
The global chip market has just enjoyed its best year-on-year market growth since May 2022, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.
System-on-chip startup SiMa.ai raises $70m
April 05, 2024
Silicon Valley-based startup SiMa.ai has secured a $70m round of extension funding and will use the cash to bring its second-generation chipset to market.
Rapidus to receive $3.9bn in government subsidies
April 05, 2024
The Japanese government has pledged up to $3.9bn to help domestic chip maker Rapidus to better compete in the advanced semiconductor space.
RRP opens Maharashtra OSAT plant and teases expansion plans
April 02, 2024
India's RRP Electronics, a company supported by the country's greatest ever cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has revealed a USD 600 million five year investment strategy.
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