➀ The U.S. government plans to impose stricter export controls on advanced processors made by TSMC, GlobalFoundries, Intel, and Samsung Foundry. These rules target processors with 30 billion transistors or more on 14nm or 16nm nodes. ➁ Exceptions include chips with fewer than 30 billion transistors and those designed by companies based in the U.S. or Taiwan. ➂ The new rules may impact the sale of mainstream GPUs to Chinese entities, particularly in the AI and gaming sectors.

➀ According to Mr. L. Berkley Davis, vice president and general manager of the electronic components division of the American General Electric corporation of New York, the sales of electronic valves and tubes in the USA this year are expected to total £300 million, and semiconductor sales are over £200 million. ➁ The story dates back to 63 years ago, when Electronics Weekly reported on January 25, 1960, about the sales of 385 million receiving tubes, 180 million transistors, and 11 million television picture tubes. ➂ Semiconductor sales, including transistors and rectifiers, are predicted to be 20% higher than in 1960.

➀ Stanford researchers have developed a new method to improve MoS2 transistors by adding strain using silicon nitride layers; ➁ This technique utilizes silicon nitride capping layers to apply strain to monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) transistors; ➂ The research could pave the way for future development of smaller, higher-performing 2D semiconductor-based transistors.

➀ Intel has made significant advancements in transistor performance using ultra-thin 2D materials; ➁ These materials, such as MoS₂ and WSe₂, are suitable for scaled-down devices due to their excellent electrical properties; ➂ Challenges include integrating these materials into existing technology and overcoming the lack of atomic 'dangling bonds' for strong connections.

➀ BEC Distribution announces the availability of high-quality alternatives for STMicroelectronics and onsemi IGBT transistors. ➁ The transistors offer maximum reliability with high-voltage, high-current characteristics. ➂ They are designed for high-power applications with a low-power input, making them ideal for power conversion, such as inverters for air conditioners, refrigerators, and industrial motors.