➀ TSMC正在与Nvidia、Broadcom、Qualcomm和AMD讨论收购英特尔晶圆厂的合资企业；

➁ Sanan Optoelectronics和STMicroelectronics在重庆合资建立了32亿美元的碳化硅晶圆厂；

➂ 本周嵌入式世界2025展会的最新电子新闻综述；

➃ 德州仪器宣布其最新的微控制器是“世界上最小”的，尺寸为1.6 x 0.86mm；

➄ 美国总统特朗普对格罗夫之后英特尔CEO的表现持批评态度。

➀ TSMC and Intel are reportedly still working on a potential joint venture to run Intel's manufacturing capacity;

➁ The joint venture would involve leading American fabless chip designers such as AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, and Qualcomm;

➂ The initiative is in response to a request from President Trump's administration to strengthen Intel and ensure continued American control.

➀ An AOI module named Multi Line Assist has been developed by GOEPEL electronic to assist in Through-Hole Technology (THT) assembly. This module provides automated guidance, real-time error detection, and verification for precise component placement.

➁ The module uses a 47-megapixel camera and flexible LED lighting to inspect large areas up to 660 mm x 450 mm. It can detect component presence, position, color, and read barcodes, 2D codes, and text.

➂ Multi Line Assist integrates with existing MES systems and can be used standalone or integrated into existing assembly tables. It aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and traceability in PCB production processes.

➀ AONDevices, a leader in super-low-power, high-accuracy edge AI solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Faraday Technology Corporation.

➁ The collaboration aims to enhance AONDevices' production capabilities for its advanced AI processors.

➂ Faraday Technology brings its comprehensive manufacturing expertise to the partnership.

➀ The US Chips Act is under threat after President Trump's speech in Congress;

➁ Trump urged Congress to scrap the Act and use leftover funds for other purposes;

➂ Trump believes tariffs are a better way to support domestic chip-making and cited TSMC's $100 billion investment in Arizona fabs as an example.

➀ Charcroft Electronics has expanded its range of load cells and strain gauges with the acquisition of Sensor Techniques.

➁ Sensor Techniques distributes load cells and strain gauges for industrial, harsh, and ATEX-rated environments.

➂ The acquisition will add decades of expertise to Charcroft's engineering team, including sensor specialist Matt Fellows.

➀ Epishine, a Swedish specialist in printed organic solar cells, is collaborating with tesa, an adhesive tape manufacturer, to develop printed electronics production processes.

➁ The aim is to integrate printed solar cells, flexible sensors, or interactive displays on adhesive substrates.

➂ Jona Bergqvist, CTO of Epishine, highlights the challenges in selecting encapsulation adhesives for organic and printed electronics.

AMD is in talks to sell its AI server assembly plants for up to $4 billion, with potential buyers including Taiwan-based companies. The facilities were acquired from ZT Systems, a leading AI server supplier, and the sale is expected to be a significant transaction in the AI server industry.

The US locations of these plants could provide advantages in avoiding tariffs and import restrictions, making them attractive to potential buyers.

AMD's decision to sell the plants is part of its strategy to focus on design expertise and compete with companies like Nvidia in the AI server market.

➀ A deal between Intel and TSMC has been proposed by the new US administration;

➁ TSMC may take over the management of some or all of Intel's manufacturing sites;

➂ Speculations include the possibility of a joint venture between TSMC and Intel with U.S. chip design companies investing.

➀ The article discusses the potential of manufacturing semiconductors in space, highlighting the advantages of low gravity and vacuum environments, which can lead to higher quality and more efficient chips.

➁ It mentions the challenges, including the high cost of launching equipment to space and the logistical difficulties of setting up and maintaining facilities in space.

➂ Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of space-based semiconductor manufacturing are significant, including reduced carbon emissions, improved chip performance, and the possibility of new technological advancements.

➀ PDK (Process Design Kit) serves as a bridge between chip design and manufacturing, with the following important roles:

➁ In terms of design, it provides design rules and supports the design process.

➂ In terms of manufacturing, it conveys process information and ensures process compatibility.

➀ STMicroelectronics, a European semiconductor giant, announces a collaboration with China's second-largest wafer foundry, Hua Hong Group, to manufacture 40nm microcontrollers (MCUs) in China to support its long-term revenue goals.

➁ STMicroelectronics expects to save millions of dollars by implementing manufacturing restructuring and cost basis adjustment plans, aiming for revenue of about $18 billion and an operating profit margin of 22% to 24% between 2027-2028.

➂ The company's CEO, Jean-Marc Chery, emphasizes the importance of local manufacturing in China, highlighting cost benefits, compatibility issues, and the risk of government restrictions. He also mentions the rapid development cycle of electric vehicles in China as a missed opportunity for any other production location.