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October 4
- Amkor and TSMC to Expand Partnership and Collaborate on Advanced Packaging in Arizona➀ Amkor and TSMC announce a MoU to expand partnership; ➁ Collaboration focuses on advanced packaging and test capabilities; ➂ Aim to enhance Arizona's semiconductor ecosystem.
- Launching MosChip DigitalSky™ for Building Connected Intelligent Enterprises➀ MosChip Technologies launches DigitalSky™; ➁ Suite aims to transform global enterprises into intelligent entities; ➂ Enables organizations to thrive in the digital age
October 2
- Powerchip Semiconductor (PSMC) Shifts Focus from Japan to India for New $10.9 Billion Fab➀ Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) has shifted its focus from Japan to India for a new $10.9 billion semiconductor fab project; ➁ The decision follows the dissolution of PSMC's earlier planned project in Japan; ➂ The new fab will be built in Gujarat, India.
- Toppan Photomask Rebrands as Tekscend Photomask, Signaling a New Era of Technological Advancement➀ Toppan Photomask is rebranding to Tekscend Photomask; ➁ The change signals a commitment to technological innovation and growth; ➂ The new name reflects the company's role as a leader in the semiconductor photomask industry.
- China’s IC Exports Soar in 2024 Amid Global Semiconductor Market Recovery➀ China's IC exports reached $104 billion in the first eight months of 2024, a 24.8% increase; ➁ The strong growth despite the recent global downturn in the semiconductor industry; ➂ The recovery is attributed to the global semiconductor market.
September 28
- Japan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Sales Continue to Surge, Achieving Record Highs➀ Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales have seen remarkable growth with August sales soaring by 20%; ➁ This marks the fifth consecutive month of double-digit growth; ➂ January-August sales reached an all-time high.
September 19
- AI Deployment and Supply Chain Recovery from High Inventory Levels to Drive a 20% Annual Growth in Wafer Foundry Market Value by 2025, Says TrendForce➀ TrendForce expects the wafer foundry market to recover in 2025 with an annual growth rate of 20%; ➁ The outlook is positive despite weak demand for consumer products; ➂ The recovery is attributed to AI deployment and supply chain recovery.
September 18
- China’s Semiconductor Industry Shows Signs of Recovery, With Over 30 Projects Underway➀ China's semiconductor industry is on the mend, emerging from a downturn; ➁ Over 30 projects are underway, covering various stages from signing to production; ➂ The projects include a wide range of areas such as EDA.
- Cadence Tensilica HiFi 5 DSPs Used in NXP’s Next-Gen Audio DSP Family➀ Cadence's Tensilica HiFi 5 DSPs are integrated into NXP's new automotive audio DSP family; ➁ The integration supports advanced audio capabilities for next-generation software-defined vehicles; ➂ This development caters to the increasing demand for sophisticated audio processing.
September 17
- Arm Accelerates AI From Cloud to Edge With New PyTorch and ExecuTorch Integrations to Deliver Immediate Performance Improvements for Developers➀ Arm is launching new PyTorch and ExecuTorch integrations; ➁ The goal is to enhance the developer experience in the AI and ML stack; ➂ These integrations aim to provide immediate performance improvements for developers.
September 16
- Silicon Saxony Attracts Giants with EUR50 billion in Investments➀ Saxony, Germany, a leading European semiconductor hub, is deepening its ties with Taiwan, as TSMC expands its European footprint. ➁ The strategic partnership aims to position Saxony as a global semiconductor powerhouse, centered in Dresden's 'Silicon Saxony'. ➃ The collaboration extends to electric vehicles (EVs) and robotics.
- European Commission Approves €1.9 billion for Intel Chip Plant in Poland➀ The European Commission has approved a plan for Poland to provide over 7.4 billion zlotys ($1.91 billion) in state aid; ➁ The aid supports Intel's construction of a new semiconductor assembly and test facility near Wroclaw; ➂ The project is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
- Foxconn and HCL JV Secures Land for Semiconductor Plant in Uttar Pradesh, India➀ Foxconn and HCL Technologies have secured land for a semiconductor plant in Uttar Pradesh, India; ➁ The joint venture has acquired a 30-acre plot in Noida; ➂ The plant is expected to be near the upcoming Jewar airport.
- Amkor Technology Signaling Strong Growth in Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry➀ Amkor Technology has made significant progress in its operations at its new facility in Bac Ninh, Vietnam; ➁ The company commenced operations in August 2023; ➂ Amkor is experiencing strong growth and contributing to the development of Vietnam's semiconductor industry.
September 14
- SK Keyfoundry Expands Specialty Foundry Business with Launch of Fourth-Generation BCD Process➀ SK Keyfoundry, a division of SK Hynix, announces the launch of its fourth-generation 180nm BCDMOS process; ➁ The new process aims to strengthen the company's technological capabilities in power-demanding applications; ➂ The expansion in specialty foundry business is a strategic move for the company.
- Enosemi and GlobalFoundries announce the availability of silicon-validated electronic-photonic design IP available in the GF Fotonix platform➀ Enosemi, a provider of silicon photonics chiplets and IP, announced the availability of a portfolio of high-speed electronic and photonic design IP in the GF Fotonix IP catalog; ➁ The silicon-proven design IP enables Fotonix users to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation photonic integrated circuits; ➂ Enosemi has multiple customers developing photonic integrated circuits.
- Vanguard and Episil Join Forces to Build 8-Inch Silicon Carbide Fab in Taiwan➀ Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp (VIS) and Episil Technologies Inc. announce a strategic partnership to build an 8-inch SiC wafer fab in Taiwan; ➁ VIS acquires a 13% stake in Episil for NT$2.48 billion; ➂ The joint venture is a significant step in the SiC wafer manufacturing industry.
- Semiconductor Foundries Monthly Sales Report of August 2024➀ Taiwan’s foundries and OSATs reported August revenue; ➁ TSMC showed strong YoY growth at 33% with US$7.8 billion in revenue; ➂ TSMC's dominance in advanced technology for AI and smartphone applications contributed to the growth.
September 13
- Presto Engineering Joins MEDICALPS Cluster to Support Medical Device Innovations➀ Presto Engineering joins MEDICALPS cluster; ➁ Supports medical device innovations; ➂ Committed to understanding challenges and needs of medical device companies
- Finland: Fab expansion adding 200 mm wafer capacity significantly➀ Okmetic is constructing a fab expansion in Finland; ➁ The expansion will more than double the capacity of Okmetic's Vantaa site; ➂ The expansion is scheduled to be operational in 2025, focusing on 200mm crystal growth and wafers.
- GaN, from innovation to mass production➀ GaN is poised to become a crucial technology for power and RF applications in the near future; ➁ Established Si and SiC companies are eager to enter the emerging GaN market; ➂ The transition from innovation to mass production for GaN presents significant challenges.
September 11
- Arteris Interconnect IP Selected by VeriSilicon for High-Performance SoC Design➀ VeriSilicon selects Arteris FlexNoC 5 interconnect IP for high-performance SoC design; ➁ The interconnect IP provides enhanced cost and design efficiency; ➂ The IP is physically aware and offers scalability.
- Infineon pioneers world’s first 300 mm power gallium nitride (GaN) technology – an industry game-changer➀ Infineon has developed the world's first 300mm GaN wafer technology; ➁ This technology is a game-changer for the industry; ➂ Infineon is the first to master this groundbreaking technology.
September 10
- Faraday Unveils Advanced Packaging Coordinated Platform for Multi-source Chiplets➀ Faraday Technology Corporation introduces an advanced packaging coordinated platform for chiplet vertical disintegration; ➁ The platform integrates multiple vendors and multi-source chiplets; ➂ The platform offers core services of design, packaging, and production.
September 9
- GlobalFoundries and Silicon Catalyst Partner to Accelerate Differentiated Technology Solutions for Semiconductor Startups➀ GlobalFoundries and Silicon Catalyst announced a partnership; ➁ GF joins as a Strategic Partner and In-Kind Partner; ➂ The partnership aims to accelerate technology solutions for semiconductor startups.
- Taiwanese Firms Form Silicon Photonics Alliance➀ Over 30 leading companies from Taiwan, including TSMC, have formed the Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA); ➁ The alliance aims to promote specifications for related technologies; ➂ The announcement was made at SEMICON Taiwan.
September 4
- SMIC Cuts Capex Despite China’s Surge in Semiconductor Equipment Spending➀ SMIC reduced its capital expenditures from $12 billion in H1 2023 to $8 billion in H1 2024; ➁ Despite SMIC's reduction, China's overall semiconductor equipment spending has surged.
- Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 18.7% Year-to-Year in July➀ Global semiconductor sales reached $51.3 billion in July 2024; ➁ This represents an 18.7% increase from July 2023 and a 2.7% increase from June 2024; ➂ Monthly sales data is compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization.
September 3
- CoreHW and Presto Engineering Announce Ground-breaking Collaboration to Advance Global Penetration of Ultra-low-power RF IoT Devices➀ CoreHW and Presto Engineering have collaborated to develop an ultra-low-power RF 2.4GHz front-end module. ➁ The module is packaged in an ultra-small and thin wafer-scale format. ➂ This collaboration aims to advance the global penetration of IoT devices.
- Dutch Government to Ban ASML from Servicing Installed Wafer Tools in China➀ The Dutch government plans to restrict ASML's servicing of advanced wafer fab equipment in China; ➁ This move could significantly impact China's semiconductor industry; ➂ The restriction may affect SMIC, China's leading chipmaker.