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.
Vishay selects Aixtron SiC multiwafer batch technology
April 23, 2024
Aixtron's G10-SiC epitaxy production platform has been chosen by Vishay Intertechnology, to empower the company’s in-house SiC epitaxy needs for power device manufacturing.
Malaysian government unveils new semiconductor strategy
April 22, 2024
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) says it will draw up a comprehensive Semiconductor Strategic Plan to make the country an attractive destination for chip makers.
State-backed fund takes over photoresist specialist JSR
April 22, 2024
The Japanese government and the state-backed Japan Investment Corp (JIC) have acquired a majority stake in JSR.
Hitachi and Sagar Semi agree MoU on high-power devices
April 19, 2024
Hitachi's Power Semiconductor Device (HPSD) division has agreed a deal to help India's Sagar Semiconductors to build a new facility to produce high-voltage semiconductors for the automotive industry.
Tampere University secures EU funding for semiconductor pilot line
April 18, 2024
On 11 April, the Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking selected four pilot production lines for semiconductor chips that will receive funding from the EU. The selected pilot line in Finland will be set up by Tampere University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Mitsubishi to expand Texas plant for semiconductor chemicals
April 17, 2024
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has decided to expand the Texas Plant of MGC Pure Chemicals America (MPCA), a subsidiary that manufactures super-pure hydrogen peroxide and super-pure ammonium hydroxide for use during the manufacturing process of semiconductors.
FPT says its “all In” on AI, automotive and semiconductors
April 17, 2024
FPT Corporation has unveiled its strategic directions for the 2024-2026 period, with five focused areas defined as AI, Automotive, Semiconductor, Digital Transformation, and Green Transformation.
Exyte acquires Kinetics Group
April 16, 2024
Exyte says it plans to acquire Kinetics Group, a global provider of installation services, equipment, as well as technical facility management.
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.
SweGaN confirms strategic partnership with RFHIC
April 15, 2024
Swedish semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN has announced a strategic equity investment and joint product development deal with Korea's RFHIC Corporation.
SK siltron bags another huge US subsidy
April 15, 2024
South Korean semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK siltron has lined up $77m in government funding to support the expansion of its Michigan plant.
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.
Renesas reboots its Kofu plant after nine years
April 15, 2024
Renesas Electronics has resumed operations at its Kofu Factory in Kai City to cope with increased demand for its power semiconductors from EV makers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SEALSQ Corp will open an OSAT in the US next year
April 02, 2024
Post-quantum tech firm SEALSQ has revelled plans to create an Open Semiconductors Assembly and Test (OSAT) plant in the US, which will be operational by end of 2025.
2023 semiconductor market revenue down 9% from 2022
March 28, 2024
A new Omdia report reveals a downturn in the semiconductor industry, with revenue down 9% from USD 597.7 billion in 2022 to USD 544.8 billion in 2023. A decline that follows two years of record growth, highlighting the cyclical nature of the semiconductor market.
Rochester and IM ensure availability of legacy storage solutions
March 26, 2024
Rochester Electronics and Intelligent Memory (IM) have joined forces to ensure the continued availability of mature and legacy DRAM and NAND storage solutions tailored for industrial and embedded applications.
US semiconductor manufacturing jobs soar past 200,000
March 22, 2024
The US government has proclaimed the rise in chip manufacturing employment after the slump of the 2010s – and says manufacturers are now adding about 6,000 jobs a year.
indie invests in Expedera to target AI-assisted ADAS
March 22, 2024
US based indie semiconductor has bought into Expedera, a specialist in developing neural processing units (NPUs) for AI-enabled advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).
Innoscience responds to Infineon’s lawsuit
March 21, 2024
Innoscience Technology says that it "firmly denounces the accusations" made by German semiconductor company Infineon in a recent patent infringement lawsuit against three Innoscience entities.
Intel claims nearly $20 billion in support to boost chip production
March 20, 2024
The US chipmaker has secured nearly USD 20 billion in grants and loans under the CHIPS Act. The funding supports Intel’s USD 100 billion to build and expand semiconductor facilities in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon – creating nearly 10,000 industry jobs
SK hynix starts volume production of industry’s first HBM3E
March 20, 2024
The South Korean memory giant has started volume production of HBM3E1, the latest AI memory product with ultra-high performance, for supply to a customer from late March.
Toppan to build package substrate plant in Singapore
March 15, 2024
Japan's Toppan Holdings is preparing to start construction of a new facility in Singapore with the completion date set for the end of 2026.
Infineon sues Innoscience for patent infringement
March 14, 2024
Infineon Technologies has filed a lawsuit against China's Innoscience, seeking a permanent injunction for infringement of a US patent relating to gallium nitride (GaN) technology.
Moov launches EU expansion
March 13, 2024
Moov, a company operating a marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has hired Eric Tribolet as Director of European Sales, to help the company expand its presence in European markets.
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