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December 11
- ROHM and TSMC Launch Strategic Gallium Nitride Technology Collaboration for Automotive Industry➀ ROHM and TSMC have established a strategic partnership; ➁ The collaboration focuses on GaN power device development and production for electric vehicles; ➂ The partnership leverages ROHM's device development technology and TSMC's GaN-on-silicon process technology.
December 9
- Chiplet Market set to Reach $411 Billion by 2035➀ HomeResearch's new report predicts the chiplet market will grow to $411 billion by 2035; ➁ The technology is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry with modular and efficient SoC design alternatives; ➂ The report highlights the transformative potential of chiplet technology.
- SkyWater Announces Proposed CHIPS Funding to Enhance Domestic Semiconductor Production and Capabilities➀ SkyWater Technology has signed a PMT with the CHIPS for America program; ➁ The PMT is valued at up to $16 million; ➂ The proposed funding aims to enhance domestic semiconductor production and capabilities.
December 6
- GlobalFoundries GaN Chip Manufacturing Advances with $9.5 Million U.S. Federal Funding➀ GlobalFoundries receives $9.5 million in federal funding; ➁ The funding is for GaN on silicon semiconductor manufacturing; ➂ The goal is to move closer to large-scale production of GaN chips.
- Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 22.1% Year-to-Year in October; Annual Sales Projected to Increase 19.0% in 2024➀ Global semiconductor sales reached $56.9 billion in October 2024, a year-on-year increase of 22.1%; ➁ The annual sales projection for 2024 is an increase of 19.0%; ➂ Monthly sales data is compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics.
December 5
- ASIC supplier ICsense selected for GlobalFoundries’ official design partner network➀ ICsense, a TDK Group Company, has been selected as a formal design partner of GlobalFoundries; ➁ The partnership is aimed at improving access to GlobalFoundries' semiconductor foundry services for ASIC suppliers; ➂ The collaboration is part of GlobalFoundries' GlobalSolutions ecosystem.
- Advanced Processes and Chinese Policies Drive 3Q24 Global Top 10 Foundry Revenue to Record Highs, Says TrendForce➀ TrendForce's latest report indicates a record high for the global top 10 foundry revenue in 3Q24; ➁ Despite the overall economic situation not improving significantly, new smartphone and PC/notebook launches, along with strong demand for AI server-related HPC, contributed to the revenue growth; ➂ The report highlights the impact of advanced processes and Chinese policies on the global market.
December 4
- VSMC Celebrates Breaking Ground on 300mm Fab in Singapore➀ VSMC, a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and NXP Semiconductors, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore; ➁ The facility is located in Tampines, Singapore; ➂ The joint venture was formed in September 2024.
December 2
- TSMC Accelerates Construction of its First 2-Nanometer Fab in Kaohsiung, Taiwan➀ TSMC has started the equipment installation for its first 2-nanometer fabrication facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan; ➁ The project is ahead of schedule by six months; ➂ The milestone marks a significant acceleration of TSMC's technological advancement.
- Vishay Intertechnology Invests £51 Million in Newport Semiconductor Plant, Boosting Welsh Economy➀ Vishay Intertechnology invests £51 million in its Newport Semiconductor plant; ➁ The investment is supported by a £5 million grant from the Welsh Government; ➂ The move is expected to boost the Welsh economy.
- Korean Government Announces $10 Billion Support Package for Semiconductor Industry➀ The Korean government has announced a 14 trillion won ($10 billion USD) policy financing package to support the semiconductor industry; ➁ The initiative targets chip material, component, and equipment manufacturers, as well as fabless companies; ➂ The package is a response to growing global uncertainties and increased trade risks.
- Silicon Creations Collaborates with Interex Semiconductor to Distribute High-Performance IPs in India➀ Silicon Creations announces a strategic partnership with Interex Semiconductor; ➁ Interex will act as the sales representative for Silicon Creations' IPs in India; ➂ The collaboration aims to provide semiconductor companies in India with access to high-performance IPs.
- VeriSilicon partners with LVGL to enable advanced GPU acceleration for wearable devices and beyond➀ VeriSilicon has partnered with LVGL to enhance GPU acceleration for wearable devices; ➁ The collaboration aims to optimize performance and expand graphic processing capabilities within the LVGL library; ➂ The partnership supports VeriSilicon's low-power 3D and VGLite 2.5D GPU technology.
November 25
- GlobalFoundries Secures $1.5 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding to Expand US Semiconductor Production➀ GlobalFoundries has been awarded up to $1.5 billion in funding under the CHIPS Act; ➁ The investment is part of a larger $13 billion plan to expand US production capacity; ➂ The funding aims to strengthen domestic chip production and address supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Sam Altman’s Rain AI: A New Contender in the High-Stakes AI Chip Race➀ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is leading a $150 million funding round for Rain AI; ➁ Rain AI is a semiconductor startup aiming to rival Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market; ➂ This investment values Rain AI at $600 million, following a $25 million seed round in 2022 where Altman was a major investor.
November 20
- Cadence Unveils Arm-Based System Chiplet➀ Cadence宣布开发并成功流片其首款基于Arm的系统芯片let；➁ 这标志着芯片let技术的重大进步；➂ 强调了Cadence通过其芯片let架构和框架推动行业领先解决方案的承诺。
November 19
- Ultimate Guide: Embedded Non-Volatile Memory (eNVM)➀ Embedded non-volatile memories (eNVM) are memory blocks integrated directly into semiconductor fabrication; ➁ Non-volatile data retention even when power is off; ➂ Reprogrammable and erasable multiple times; ➃ Lower power consumption and quick access compared to external non-volatile memory technologies.
- Tower Semiconductor Reports Strong Third Quarter Results and Announces Major Capacity Expansion Plan➀ Tower Semiconductor reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with revenue reaching $371 million, a 6% increase quarter-over-quarter; ➁ The company announced a significant investment in future capacity; ➂ The expansion plan is a strategic move to meet growing demand for semiconductor solutions.
- CAST Adds New SafeSPI Controller to its Functional Safety IP Core Product Line➀ CAST has introduced a new IP core that implements SafeSPI, an emerging standard for automotive safety. ➁ The collaboration with Silesia Devices enhances functional safety and interoperability. ➂ The new IP core is designed to add safety features to the SPI industry standard.
November 12
- Japan to roll out $65bn in support for chips, AI➀ Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a JPY10 trillion investment plan for the semiconductor and AI industries; ➁ The goal is to stimulate a total of JPY50 trillion in investments by 2030; ➂ The plan is part of a larger initiative to support these sectors.
November 11
- SoC Design Overview➀ SoC design is prevalent in our daily lives; ➁ It powers a wide range of electronic devices from smartphones to automobiles; ➂ The demand for sophisticated and interconnected devices drives the growth of the semiconductor industry; ➃ SoC design is found in consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets.
- TSMC Suspends Advanced Chip Production for Chinese Customers➀ TSMC, the world's leading contract chipmaker, announced a suspension of production for advanced AI chips for Chinese customers; ➁ The suspension is in response to a U.S. Department of Commerce directive; ➂ The directive is pending an investigation into potential violations.
- ST Opens Power Design and Industrialization Centre in Pisa➀ STMicroelectronics has opened a power design and industrialisation centre in Pisa, Italy; ➁ The centre includes a test laboratory and is a collaboration with the University of Pisa; ➂ The goal is to have approximately 40 people working on power and mixed-signal design and industrialisation.
November 8
- Circuit IC: The Ultimate Guide➀ The role of integrated circuits (ICs) in various electronic devices; ➁ The function and structure of circuit ICs; ➂ An overview of the article exploring the intricacies of circuit ICs.
- SMIC Reports Record-Breaking Q3 2024 Revenue, Cautious Outlook for Q4➀ SMIC reports record-breaking revenue of US$2.17 billion for Q3 2024; ➁ The revenue represents a 14% sequential increase and a 34% year-over-year surge; ➂ The company has exceeded the US$2 billion mark for the first time.
- Chips&Media Leverages AnySilicon Platform to Expand Global Market Reach for Video and Image Processing IP➀ Chips&Media has partnered with AnySilicon to expand its global market reach for video and image processing IPs; ➁ The collaboration will provide marketing exposure to Chips&Media, showcasing their comprehensive range of video codec and image-specific NPU IPs; ➂ AnySilicon's marketing services will assist Chips&Media in reaching a broader audience.
November 6
- Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 23.2% in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023; Quarter-to-Quarter sales up 10.7%➀ Global semiconductor sales in Q3 2024 reached $166.0 billion, up 23.2% year-over-year and 10.7% quarter-over-quarter; ➁ September 2024 sales were $55.3 billion, marking a 4.1% increase; ➂ The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported the figures.
- Q3 2024: Wafer Foundry Report➀ The Q3 2024 foundry industry showed a mixed picture with some vendors reporting profits and others facing losses; ➁ Samsung's overall Q3 2024 sales reached 79.1 trillion won ($57.4 billion), up 7% QoQ and 17% YoY.
- Tessolve to acquire Dream Chip Technologies➀ Tessolve, a venture of Hero Electronix and a leader in semiconductor engineering, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dream Chip Technologies; ➁ The acquisition is valued at approximately ₹400 Crore (EUR 42.5 million); ➂ The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and aims to strengthen Tessolve's presence in the semiconductor market.
- GlobalFoundries Fined $500,000 for Unauthorized Chip Shipments➀ GlobalFoundries has been fined $500,000 by the U.S. BIS for unauthorized shipments of chips; ➁ The shipments were to SJ Semiconductor, an affiliate of SMIC; ➂ The fine follows a Reuters report detailing 74 unlicensed shipments valued at $17.1 million.