Power Integrations to acquire assets of Odyssey Semiconductor
May 08, 2024
High-voltage integrated circuits specialist, Power Integrations, has agreed to acquire the assets of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies, a developer of vertical gallium-nitride (GaN) transistor technology.
Global semiconductor sales increase 15.2% in 1Q24
May 08, 2024
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says that global sales of semiconductors totalled USD 137.7 billion during the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 15.2% compared to the first quarter of 2023 but 5.7% less than the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Infineon launches savings program in face of weak demand
May 07, 2024
German semiconductor giant Infineon will launch a company-wide savings program as the company again cuts its full-year revenue outlook for 2024.
Global semiconductor materials market declined in 2023
May 07, 2024
Revenues from the global semiconductor materials market in 2023 contracted 8.2% to USD 66.7 billion from the market record of USD 72.7 billion set in 2022, industry association SEMI reports.
Mindgrove launches first made-in-India SoC chip
May 06, 2024
The Chennai-based fabless semiconductor startup says its Secure IoT product is 30% cheaper than competitors.
EMS Group set to bag $1.6bn investment
May 06, 2024
Filipino contract semiconductor player EMS is negotiating with three overseas investors to secure a huge cash injection.
Jusung Engineering to spin off chip, solar and display units
May 06, 2024
Korea's Jusung Engineering has revealed a plan to re-organise its corporate structure to 'avoid undermining shareholder value'.
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Intel-backed JV to raise $3.85bn to fund factory expansion
May 03, 2024
Foundry JV Holdco, an entity formed to finance Intel's foundry construction, has confirmed it will sell USD 3.85 billion of investment-grade bonds.
Italy unveils EUR 10bn semiconductor investment plan
May 03, 2024
The Italian government is set to plough EUR 10 billion into its domestic chip industry this year in a bid to "become one of the largest microelectronics producers in Europe."
PSMC officially opens Tongluo Fab in Taiwan
May 03, 2024
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) has held a grand opening ceremony for its new facility at the Miaoli Tongluo Science Park.
Taiwan chip firm KYEC to exit mainland China
May 03, 2024
King Yuan Electronics Co will divest its Suzhou manufacturing hub in a bid to minimise its exposure to geopolitical tensions.
Belgian VC allocates $320m to chip and nanotech startups
May 03, 2024
imec.xpand has launched of a new fund "aimed at accelerating the growth of transformative semiconductor and nanotechnology innovations."
Obsolescence: navigating challenges in an ever-evolving industry
May 03, 2024
Component obsolescence is a topic that is not talked about frequently enough. It is after all an inevitable aspect of our industry driven by constant innovation – but that doesn't have to mean product obsolescence.
Kulicke & Soffa receives major order for advanced ball bonding
May 02, 2024
Kulicke and Soffa Industries has received a sizeable order from a fast-growing Assembly and Test customer. The order consists of 1,000 RAPID Pro systems, upgraded with the latest ProSuite response-based bonding and looping processes.
Mycronic receives order for two SLX mask writers
May 02, 2024
Swedish Mycronic has received an order for two SLX mask writers from an existing customer in the US.
Aixtron names new VP of investor relations
May 02, 2024
Aixtron has appointed Christian Ludwig as new Vice President Investor Relations. Ludwig, previously Senior Vice President IR, Communications & Marketing at Deutz AG in Cologne, Germany, started in his new role on 1 May, 2024.
Global silicon wafer shipments dip 5% in Q1
May 02, 2024
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to 2,834 million square inches in the first quarter of 2024, a 13.2% drop from the 3,265 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, reports SEMI
The foundry industry is showing signs of stabilisation
May 01, 2024
The foundry industry is showing signs of stabilisation, marked by a 10% QoQ growth, indicative of ongoing inventory normalisation, says Counterpoint Research.
Fraunhofer to expand its collaboration with South Korea
April 30, 2024
Working together to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor technology. That is the aim of an international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
Guerrilla RF acquires GaN device portfolio from Gallium Semiconductor
April 30, 2024
Guerrilla RF has finalised the acquisition of Gallium Semiconductor's entire portfolio of GaN power amplifiers and front-end modules.
Sharp considering $5bn investment in new Indian display fab
April 29, 2024
Japanese electronics giant Sharp is set to create a 1000 acre facility in India to manufacture its latest-generation displays.
US asset managers mulling huge investment in Intel Ireland
April 29, 2024
Apollo Global Management, KKR & Co and Stonepeak are working on a joint venture to raise billions of euros to help fund Intel's semiconductor fabrication facility in Ireland, say reports.
IBM plans $730m expansion of Canadian chip operation
April 29, 2024
IBM is preparing to invest heavily in its 800-acre semiconductor packaging and testing plant in Bromont, Quebec.
Malaysian VC to invest in local semiconductor startups
April 29, 2024
Malaysia's Blue Chip Venture Capital has raised a fund worth $209m and says it will allocate a portion of the cash to outstanding local firms.
New Huawei phones feature SMIC's newest 7nm chips
April 26, 2024
Huawei’s latest Pura 70 series smartphones comprise an advanced made-in-China processor in defiance of US export curbs.
Micron: government grant will kickstart $50bn investment
April 26, 2024
US memory giant Micron has officially announced its USD 6.1 billion CHIPS and Science Act grant, and says the cash injection will support a huge CAPEX project to 2030.
Vietnam commits $1.08bn to train chip engineers
April 26, 2024
Vietnam has joined the race to be a destination for the world's leaving chip firms by pledging $1.08 billion for the training of 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030.
ATX Semiconductor to invest $200 million in Malaysia plant
April 26, 2024
China-based ATX Semiconductor Group has revealed an ambitious second-phase roadmap for its
manufacturing plant in Melaka.
China beefs up its chip production – grew 40% in 1Q24
April 25, 2024
Backed by official support and continued industry investments, China's total chip production reportedly surged by 40% during the first quarter of 2024 – reaching 98.1 billion units.
SK Hynix to invest $3.86B in DRAM production in South Korea
April 24, 2024
SK hynix says that it plans to expand production capacity of the next-generation DRAM, including HBM, in response to the rapidly increasing demand for AI semiconductors.
DigiKey and 3PEAK establish global distribution partnership
April 24, 2024
DigiKey has expanded its product portfolio through a strategic global distribution partnership with 3PEAK, a high-performance developer of semiconductor technology.
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