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November 6
- TSMC Faces Record Energy Prices➀ Taiwan's aggressive energy transition poses challenges to its industries, especially the semiconductor sector; ➁ Recent electricity price hikes and the risk of power outages are affecting major companies like TSMC; ➂ TSMC's CFO, Wendell Huang, recently disclosed information about the situation.
November 1
- Sondrel announces CEO transition to lead next phase of growth➀ Sondrel, a leading technology company, announced a CEO transition; ➁ Oliver Jones will succeed John Chubb as CEO starting November 1, 2024; ➂ The transition is part of Sondrel's preparation for its next phase of growth.
October 30
- Logic Fruit and ElectraIC Announce Strategic Partnership to Serve Turkish Market➀ Logic Fruit and ElectraIC announce a strategic partnership; ➁ The partnership aims to serve the Turkish market; ➂ Both companies have extensive experience in engineering and embedded systems.
October 29
- Cyient Acquires Stake in Azimuth AI to Build Cutting-Edge ASIC Chips and Strengthen Semiconductor Capabilities➀ Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering services company, has acquired a 27.3% stake in Azimuth AI; ➁ Azimuth AI is a fabless custom ASIC company specializing in intelligent energy and power solutions; ➂ The acquisition is a strategic move for Cyient to enhance its semiconductor capabilities and develop cutting-edge ASIC chips.
October 28
- Alchip Announces Successful 2nm Test Chip Tapeout➀ Alchip has taped out a 2nm test chip; ➁ The company expects results by the first quarter of next year; ➂ Alchip is working with customers on high-performance 2nm ASIC development.
- ASICs from Austria ensure you have a safe flight➀ TTTech and ams OSRAM produce ASICs for Aviation; ➁ The technology is part of a long-standing partnership; ➂ The products represent high-tech and innovation from Austria.
- Texas Instruments expands internal manufacturing for gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors, quadrupling capacity➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has started production of GaN-based power semiconductors at its Aizu factory in Japan; ➁ The expansion is in addition to TI's existing GaN manufacturing in Dallas, Texas; ➂ The capacity for GaN-based power semiconductors will be quadrupled.
- Silvaco Inc. Achieves ISO 9001 Certification for Comprehensive Suite of TCAD, EDA, and IP Products➀ Silvaco Group, Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Silvaco, has achieved ISO 9001 certification; ➁ The certification covers a comprehensive suite of TCAD, EDA, and IP products; ➂ The certification is a testament to Silvaco's commitment to quality management and customer satisfaction.
October 25
- X-FAB Q3 2024 Financial Report➀ X-FAB reported Q3 2024 revenues of USD 206.4 million, a 12% decline year-on-year but a 1% increase quarter-on-quarter; ➁ The company's bookings reached USD 217.1 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.05, indicating strong demand; ➂ EBITDA for the quarter was USD 50.3 million, a 23% decrease year-on-year.
- Global Silicon Wafer Shipments to Remain Soft in 2024 Before Strong Expected Rebound in 2025, SEMI Reports➀ Global silicon wafer shipments are projected to decline by 2% in 2024 to 12,174 MSI; ➁ A strong rebound of 10% is expected in 2025 to reach 13,328 MSI; ➂ The recovery is attributed to ongoing demand recovery from the downcycle.
October 24
- Mature Process Capacity to Grow 6% in 2025; Chinese Foundries Lead Expansion, Says TrendForce➀ TrendForce reveals that Chinese foundries will lead the expansion of mature process capacity in 2025; ➁ The global top 10 mature process foundries are expected to see a 6% increase in capacity; ➂ The growth is attributed to China's domestic IC substitution policies and pricing pressures.
- GlobalFoundries and NXP to Deliver Next-Generation 22FDX Solutions for Automotive, IoT and Smart Mobile➀ GlobalFoundries and NXP are collaborating to develop next-generation solutions for automotive, IoT, and smart mobile devices; ➁ The collaboration utilizes GlobalFoundries' 22FDX® process technology platform and manufacturing capabilities; ➂ The goal is to optimize power, performance, and efficiency for these markets.
October 23
- Arm Files Lawsuit Against Qualcomm and Nuvia➀ Arm Holdings has terminated its architectural license agreement with Qualcomm Inc.; ➁ This action ends Qualcomm's ability to use Arm's intellectual property for chip design; ➂ The termination follows a 60-day notice from Arm and escalates a legal dispute set to begin in Delaware federal court in December.
- VeriSilicon’s DeWarp Processing IP DW200-FS achieved ISO 26262 ASIL B certification➀ VeriSilicon's DW200-FS IP has obtained ISO 26262 ASIL B automotive functional safety certification; ➁ The certification was issued by TÜV NORD, an international inspection and certification institution; ➂ The IP utilizes advanced pixel mapping algorithms and cache-based data prefetch architecture for high efficiency.
- Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips➀ The Biden-Harris Administration announced a proposed $750 million funding deal; ➁ The funding is for the construction of a new silicon carbide wafer manufacturing facility; ➂ The deal is under the CHIPS and Science Act.
October 22
- MosChip® Technologies joins Renesas RZ Partner Ecosystem as AI/ML Design Partner➀ MosChip® Technologies has become an AI/ML design partner under Renesas RZ Partner Ecosystem; ➁ The company delivers intelligent solutions based on Renesas RZ/V series of MPUs; ➂ MosChip® Technologies specializes in SoC design, systems, software, mobility, connectivity, vision, AI/ML, and GenAI based solutions.
October 21
- TSMC’s 2nm Process: Exceptional Demand Drives Capacity Expansion➀ TSMC announced that customer inquiries for its 2nm process are higher than those for its 3nm technology; ➁ The strong demand reflects the industry's confidence in TSMC's technological leadership; ➂ The expansion is driven by the rapidly growing needs of the AI and HPC markets.
October 18
- Silicon IP Provider, Chips&Media Unveils New Multi Video Codec IP, WAVE6 Gen2+➀ Chips&Media has unveiled the WAVE6 Gen2+ series, a new multi-standard video codec IP; ➁ The series is based on the WAVE6 next-generation video codec IP platform; ➂ The new IP series leverages comprehensive features.
- TSMC Q3 2024 Earnings: Strong Results Driven by AI Demand, but Challenges Remain➀ TSMC reported strong Q3 2024 earnings; ➁ Demand for HPC chips, especially in AI, is driving the results; ➂ Challenges include inventory levels, rising costs, and overseas fabs expansion.
October 17
- EnSilica – Design and Supply contract award for a controller ASIC for automotive and industrial markets➀ EnSilica has been awarded a contract for a mixed signal controller ASIC; ➁ The ASIC will be used in automotive and industrial motorised actuators; ➂ The client is a European-based leading supplier.
October 16
- Xscape Photonics Secures $44 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Data Center Connectivity➀ Xscape Photonics has secured $44 million in Series A funding; ➁ The round was led by IAG Capital Partners; ➂ Cisco Systems Inc. and Nvidia Corp. participated in the round.
- CG Power Acquires Renesas’ RF Components Business, Expanding into Semiconductor Design➀ CG Power acquires Renesas' RF components business; ➁ The acquisition marks entry into the semiconductor design sector; ➂ The deal is valued at USD 36 million.
- ASML Shares Plunge 16% After Warning of Weaker China Sales➀ ASML Holding NV, a leading semiconductor equipment maker, has revised its 2025 sales forecast; ➁ The new forecast projects net sales between €30 billion and €35 billion, below the previous range; ➂ The announcement was released early due to a technical error, leading to a 16% drop in shares.
October 9
- TSMC Invests US$116 Million in Vanguard International Semiconductor, Expanding Global Semiconductor Footprint➀ TSMC announced a significant investment in Vanguard International Semiconductor; ➁ The investment amounts to approximately US$116 million; ➂ TSMC acquires 42,485,831 shares of VIS at NT$88 per share.
October 8
- Micron Technology to Invest $50 Billion in U.S. Memory Chip Manufacturing, Creating Tens of Thousands of Jobs➀ Micron Technology is investing $50 billion in U.S. memory chip manufacturing; ➁ The investment is supported by a $6.1 billion grant from the CHIPS and Science Act; ➂ The goal is to strengthen domestic memory chip production and U.S. economic and national security.
- Faraday and Kiwimoore Succeed in 2.5D Packaging Project for Mass Productio➀ Faraday and Kiwimoore announce the mass production of their jointly developed 2.5D packaging platform; ➁ The platform is a result of collaboration between the two companies; ➂ The platform is designed to enhance ASIC design and AI networking interconnect solutions.
October 7
- Samsung Foundry Accelerates 2nm Production, Faces Challenges in Advanced Node Deployment➀ Samsung Foundry is speeding up the establishment of mass production capabilities for its 2nm process technology; ➁ The company is equipping its 'S3' foundry line at the Hwaseong plant with a goal of a monthly capacity of 7,000 wafers by Q1 2024; ➂ Further expansion is planned with the installation of a 1.4nm line.
- Global Semiconductor Sales Hit Record High in August, Fueled by AI Boom➀ Global semiconductor sales reached a record high of $53.1 billion in August; ➁ The increase was 20.6% year-over-year; ➂ The surge was driven by the rising demand from the AI sector.
October 6
- The Ultimate Guide to QFP Package➀ Introduction to compact and high-performance semiconductor packaging; ➁ Overview of QFP packaging technology; ➂ Advantages of QFP for size, performance, and cost efficiency
October 5
- A Comprehensive Guide to BCD, CMOS, FinFET, SOI, GaN and SiC➀ An introduction to semiconductors and their conductivity properties; ➁ Explanation of the concept of doping and its effect on semiconductor conductivity; ➂ Overview of BCD, CMOS, FinFET, SOI, GaN, and SiC technologies and their applications.