➀ Isu Petasys has abandoned its plan to acquire carbon nanotube manufacturer JEIO; ➁ The decision was personally ordered by Kim Sang Beom, the chairman of Isu Group; ➂ Isu Petasys will forgo the 15.8 billion won deposit that was already paid.

➀ Samyang NC Chem, a photoresist firm, has been fined 16 times in the past six years; ➁ The fines have raised concerns as the company is preparing for its IPO; ➂ The company operates two factories in Gongju City, South Choongcheong Province.

➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.

➀ Intel faces significant challenges, including stock price drops, layoffs, and CPU controversies. ➁ The company plans to spin off its Foundry division but will need to maintain control due to the $7.86 billion CHIPS Act deal with the U.S. government. ➃ Intel's CHIPS Act deal includes a 'change of control' restriction requiring Intel to retain 50.1% control or ownership of its Foundry business.

➀ Dr. Yunji Corcoran discusses her extensive experience in the power semiconductor field; ➁ SMC Diode Solutions' focus on power conversion and efficiency solutions; ➂ The company's differentiation through advanced technology, customer service, and R&D.

➀ Samsung's year-end reshuffle is centered on its chip division; ➁ The company is facing what it describes as a crisis with growing concerns about the division's future; ➂ Samsung announced new presidents for the Device Solutions (DS) division.

➀ DeepX is set to receive the production wafer for its DX-M1 chip from Samsung Foundry by the end of the year; ➁ The chip's multi-project wafers are being produced in collaboration with design house Gaonchips and Samsung Foundry; ➂ DeepX has entered into a 7.2 billion won production deal with Gaonchi.

➀ Samsung has significantly reduced the amount of photoresist (PR) used in the photolithography process for its 3D NAND flash production. ➁ The company plans to use only half the amount of PR in future NAND production. ➂ The move is part of Samsung's effort to enhance its manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.

➀ Silicon Creations achieves a significant milestone with over 1,000 licenses sold for its Fractional-N PLL IP; ➁ The technology offers versatile frequency synthesis capabilities, expanding its application potential; ➂ Deployed in various markets, the IP demonstrates adaptability across different applications.

➀ Cadence推出一系列关于汽车设计趋势和挑战的网络研讨会；➁ 预计汽车半导体市场到2029年将以11%的复合年增长率增长；➂ 汽车OEM和一级供应商正朝着垂直整合的趋势发展。

➀ TCK announced on Friday that it has won a patent infringement lawsuit against YMC and Wycom over silicon carbide (SiC) rings; ➁ The lawsuit was filed four years ago, and TCK was also seeking damages; ➂ The patents relate to SiC structures capable of withstanding plasma and possess certain physical characteristics.

➀ South Korean chip storage company Mdevice has received preliminary approval to list on Kosdaq; ➁ The company filed for the listing in September; ➂ The listing is based on a special rule allowing unprofitable companies to go public.

➀ Sandeep Kumar discusses his extensive experience in technology and leadership positions in high-growth companies; ➁ L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd. focuses on designing smart semiconductor devices for global markets; ➂ The company addresses the technology transformation in sectors like mobility, industrial, and energy.

➀ WSTS报告2024年第三季度半导体市场增长1660亿美元，同比增长10.7%；➁ 英伟达因AI GPU的强劲表现成为最大半导体公司；➂ 2024年第四季度展望显示数据中心市场将推动Nvidia、美光和AMD的收入增长；➃ 2025年展望显示AI将推动服务器增长，但增速将放缓。

➀ Point2 Technology, a fabless chip company, is aiming for a valuation of over 1 trillion won upon its listing on the Korean bourse Kosdaq in 2026; ➁ The company CEO, Sean Park, has stated that they expect revenues of over 10 billion won in 2025, increasing to 50 billion won and 100 billion won in 2026 and 2027 respectively.

➀ YEST announced that it will supply 11.16 billion won worth of eFurnace to SK Hynix; ➁ The eFurnace is used for purifying wafers and enhancing their electrical properties; ➂ SK Hynix is expected to use the equipment in HBM production.

➀ The Substrate Vision Summit in Santa Clara is expected to attract a large crowd, focusing on semiconductor substrates and their impact on 3D IC performance. ➁ AI's role in transforming the semiconductor value chain will be discussed, highlighting its impact on scaling, complexity, and high-performance chip demands. ➂ Keynote speakers and panel discussions will explore advancements in semiconductor materials, AI computing, and the role of universities in technology development.

➀ Alchip presents at TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum; ➁ Challenges in 3D IC design overcome; ➂ Collaboration with Synopsys and TSMC for 3D design innovation

➀ Telechips is focusing on mid-end SoCs for the global car market; ➁ The strategy is to compete with larger rivals like Qualcomm and MediaTek; ➂ Lee, the CEO, highlighted the importance of staying competitive.

➀ An improved ASM-HEMT hybrid model using ANN parameters is explored for GaN HEMT modeling; ➁ The challenge of accurate wide-range S-parameter fit is addressed; ➂ ANN-based parameter fitting reduces the discrepancy between measurements and simulations.