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STMicro sets up ‘Lab-in-Fab’ to advance adoption of piezoelectric MEMS
October 28, 2020
The company says it is partnering with A*STAR’s IME, a research institute in Singapore, and Japanese manufacturing-tool vendor ULVAC, to jointly setup and operate an 8-inch (200mm) R&D line focused on Piezo MEMS technology within ST’s existing manufacturing facility in Singapore.
From wafer sawing to the finished packaged component
October 23, 2020
Encapsulation is essential for the reliability of a component, as it needs to protect the sensitive silicon and bonding joints even under variable environmental conditions or temperature ranges. High-quality packaging is therefore indispensable to ensure the functionality and reliability of a component and the entire device.
While close to settling legal case with US, UMC to focus more on foundry business
October 22, 2020
UMC has announced today (Oct. 22) that the legal case against the company filed by the U.S. Justice Department for stealing trade secrets could now be resolved as soon as possible, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
SK hynix to acquire Intel NAND memory business
October 20, 2020
The two parties have signed an agreement under which SK Hynix will acquire Intel's NAND memory and storage business for USD 9 billion.
China forecast to represent 22% of the foundry market in 2020
October 14, 2020
However, market uncertainty looms as TSMC's shipments to HiSilicon ceased in mid-September, says IC Insights.
Overall memory ASP to decline by nearly 10% given persistent oversupply in 4Q20
October 07, 2020
The memory market (including DRAM and NAND Flash) is still in a state of oversupply in 4Q20, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
China's semiconductor industry to brace for impact as SMIC assesses export restrictions
October 05, 2020
On October 4, 2020, SMIC made formal announcements assessing the Commerce Department’s notification to SMIC's suppliers that they will be restricted from shipping certain U.S.-originated equipment, components, and raw materials to the Chinese foundry, according to TrendForce's latest investigations.
Jenoptik invests in new system from ClassOne
September 10, 2020
Jenoptik has invested in a new Solstice LT electroplating system from semiconductor equipment manufacturer ClassOne Technology. The new system will be used for manufacturing semiconductor material for high-power diode lasers at Jenoptik's semiconductor production facility in Berlin-Adlershof, Germany.
One final update from the Infineon site in Villach
September 08, 2020
The shell of Infinion’s massive expansion in Villach, Austria now stands complete. Both the research and factory building are standing tall and the company is in full swing working on the facade as well as the interior.
Siltronic ramps up GaN wafer activities with Aixtron system
September 03, 2020
Siltronic AG strengthens its GaN on Silicon wafer activities with an AIX G5+ C system from Aixtron.
NAND Flash revenue Rises 6.5% QoQ in 2Q20
August 27, 2020
The NAND Flash industry benefitted from strong demand for PCs and servers in 2Q20 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused a demand surge for cloud services and technologies that are related to working from home, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
II-VI with domestic and foreign acquisitions
August 13, 2020
Compound semiconductor specialist, II-VI Incorporated, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in Swedish SiC epitaxial wafers specialist, Ascatron AB. At the same time, II-VI says it will acquire all the outstanding interests of the owners of the parent of INNOViON Corporation.
Bosch launches 5G tests at Reutlingen wafer fab
August 07, 2020
The German company believes 5G will be a key building block of digitalization and connectivity in manufacturing and logistics. And for that reason, Bosch is now starting compatibility tests and channel measurements for setting up a 5G network in its wafer fab in Reutlingen.
ACM Research receives orders from two new analog/power IC customers
August 07, 2020
The supplier of wafer cleaning technologies for advanced semiconductor devices, has received purchase orders and final stage bidding activities for a total of USD 36 million from two new China-based customers that manufacture analog and power IC devices.
The evolving GaN and SiC power semiconductor market landscape
July 23, 2020
The emerging market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is rapidly evolving from a startup-dominated business to one led by large-established power semiconductor manufacturers.
Taiwan edges South Korea as largest base for IC Wafer Capacity
July 15, 2020
China's capacity expansion forecast to push the country into second place in the regional rankings in 2022, trailing only Taiwan in size, says IC Insights.
ALLOS Semiconductors has sold its high power electronics and RF business
July 10, 2020
AZUR SPACE has acquired the electronics business of GaN-on-Si epiwafer expert ALLOS Semiconductors.
GaN and SiC power semiconductor markets set to pass $1 billion mark in 2021
July 02, 2020
The emerging market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to pass USD 1 billion in 2021, energised by demand from hybrid & electric vehicles, power supplies, and photovoltaic (PV) inverters.
Taiwan edges South Korea as largest base for IC wafer capacity
June 25, 2020
China capacity expansion forecast to push the country into second place in the regional rankings in 2022, trailing only Taiwan in size.
NOR Flash ASP to potentially drop in 2H20
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June 23, 2020
NOR Flash buyers found that their inventories were low and stepped up their procurement efforts as they anticipated the growing risk of COVID-19 causing disruptions in the supply chain.
