Intel foundry unit sees increased losses, turning the ship around
April 03, 2024
Intel Corporation has outlined a new financial reporting structure, aligned with the company’s previously announced foundry operating model for 2024 and beyond.
AT&S is prepared to benefit from the AI boom
March 26, 2024
The Austrian supplier of high-end PCBs and IC substrates is welcoming new customers from the AI sector with sustainable energy solutions for data centres. "Renewable energy and intelligently controlled, efficient data networks are the basis for sustainable economic growth,” says AT&S CEO Andreas Gerstenmayer.
South Korea reveals new subsidy for Gyeonggi mega cluster
March 25, 2024
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has earmarked $372.86bn for the city of Yongin as the government starts the transformation of southern Gyeonggi into a hub for chip production.
Sequans bags EUR 10.9m France 2030 grant
March 25, 2024
The French government has pledged a EUR 10.9m subsidy to cellular IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications to bolster's France's position in the 5G telecoms space.
Fabless startup Sapeon to develop on-device AI chip
February 19, 2024
South Korea's Sapeon, a spin off from telco SK Group, has announced it is working on a new semiconductor optimised for on-device artificial intelligence.
Triad Semiconductor launches dedicated defence division
February 09, 2024
US-based Triad Semiconductor has launched Triad Micro Devices (TMD), a new unit dedicated to developing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the aerospace and defence industries.
MPS acquires Netherlands-based fabless startup
February 09, 2024
Monolithic Power Systems has bought Axign, a startup that specialises in programmable multicore digital signal processors for audio markets.
indie chooses Avnet for global distribution
February 09, 2024
indie Semiconductor has announced a distribution agreement with Avnet to market and ship its automotive products worldwide.
TSMC is now the world's largest chip maker by revenue
February 07, 2024
TSMC sales hit $69.3bn in 2023 to beat Intel and Samsung for the first time, says influential industry analyst.
Fabless startup Rebellions closes $124m Series B
February 06, 2024
South Korea's Rebellions has raised a significant new capital fund and will now start work on its third AI chip, Rebel.
Nordic Semiconductor signs multi-year deal to use Arm IP
February 05, 2024
Nordic Semiconductor and Arm have extended their long-term partnership with a new agreement to share IP, tools, support and training for current and future products.
Sondrel reveals 50 billion transistor chip design
January 24, 2024
UK-based Sondrel has successfully completed an ultra-complex design on a 5nm process node.
South Korea to create $472bn ‘semiconductor mega cluster’
January 15, 2024
The South Korean government is working with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on a huge investment plan to keep the country at the forefront of the global semiconductor market.
Fabless semiconductor in SoC design, secures €34M
January 11, 2024
Scalinx, a fabless semiconductor company based in France and specialising in advanced mixed-signal chip design, has successfully concluded its second funding round, securing a global investment of EUR 34 million.
Intel acquires Silicon Mobility
January 10, 2024
Intel plans to drive the company’s AI everywhere strategy into the automotive market, including a deal to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specialises in SoCs for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) energy management.
X-FAB acquires M-MOS
January 02, 2024
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE announces the acquisition of M-MOS Semiconductor Hong Kong Limited, a fabless company focused on the development of MOSFET technologies.
Ukraine reveals plan to compete in the semiconductor space
December 20, 2023
The Ukraine government has declared its intention to help local firms manufacture semiconductors at the rate of 50,000 chips a month by 2028.
Foxconn and Porotech form partnership on AR micro-displays
December 18, 2023
Two electronics giants have confirmed they are working together to commercialise MicroLED Microdisplays for augmented reality applications in wearable and smart devices.
Taiwan’s foundry capacity share projected to decline to 41%
December 14, 2023
TrendForce’s latest findings show that as of 2023, Taiwan holds approximately 46% of global semiconductor foundry capacity, followed by China (26%), South Korea (12%), the US (6%), and Japan (2%).
Nordic and AmberSemi agree global partnership
November 03, 2023
Nordic Semiconductor and AmberSemi are to team up on sales, marketing, and development. The two companies will target markets such as smart electricals and other wirelessly integrated applications.
Himax and Nexchip team up to supply ICs to the EV market
October 27, 2023
Taiwanese fabless manufacturer Himax Technologies has signed an MoU with China's Nexchip Semiconductor Corporation to accelerate the two firms' entry into the automotive space.
SiFive refocuses – lays off 20% of staff
October 25, 2023
California-based fabless semiconductor company SiFive is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by 20%, letting go of about 130 employees.
Qualinx raises $10.2m to speed up GNSS IoT radio SoC launch
October 20, 2023
Dutch fabless semiconductor company Qualinx has secured a USD 10.2 million Series A extension round to bring its lifetime funding to USD 20 million.
HaiLa raises $10.35m to bring system-on-chip tech to market
October 13, 2023
HaiLa Technologies, a Canadian fabless semiconductor and software company, has completed a major fund raise from investors including Murata Electronics and Stanford University.
Chilly demand prospects for 8-inch production capacity
October 04, 2023
The utilisation rate for 8-inch production capacity is expected to drop to 50-60%, says TrendForce
CML completes acquisition of Microwave Technology
October 02, 2023
CML Microsystems, a developer of mixed-signal, RF and microwave semiconductors for global communications markets, has completed its acquisition of Microwave Technology.
South Korean launches its "Global Star Fabless Project"
August 29, 2023
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the launching ceremony for its Global Star Fabless Project on August 28, a project that aims to support fabless semiconductor companies in their development.
Semiconductor industry on track for 2024 recovery
August 15, 2023
With sequential IC sales declines beginning to moderate, the global semiconductor industry appears to be nearing the end of a downcycle and is expected to begin to recover in 2024, SEMI, in partnership with TechInsights, reported.
Battery charging firm Iontra completes $29m Series B
August 01, 2023
Iontra has raised fresh funding from a range of investors to progress its next generation battery charging technology.
CGD inks distribution deal with DigiKey
June 29, 2023
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), a fabless clean-tech semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices, has signed a distribution deal with DigiKey.
Elmos to sell its Dortmund wafer fab to Littelfuse
June 28, 2023
Elmos Semiconductor and Littelfuse have entered into a definitive agreement on the sale of the Elmos wafer fab at the Dortmund site to Littelfuse.
CGD signs global distribution deal with DigiKey
June 23, 2023
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), a fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company that develops energy-efficient GaN-based power devices, has signed a distribution deal with DigiKey.
Load more news