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Tuesday 28 May 2024
Russia to produce 350nm chips with its self-developed lithography machines in 2024, says Chinese media
Vasily Shpak, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, was quoted by Ijiwei, a Chinese media focusing on semiconductor news that Russia will soon...
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Depending on use case, not all MCUs will require NPUs, says STMicroelectronics
More and more IDMs are integrating NPUs into their microcontroller and microprocessor units to meet the increasing demand for edge AI applications.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
China unveils semiconductor standards, potentially creating distinct ecosystem
China has released two new semiconductor standards set to take effect later in 2024, signaling its intention to build a distinct semiconductor ecosystem that may diverge from the...
Tuesday 28 May 2024
SiC substrate prices falling in China
Abundant supply in China has domestic SiC substrate prices falling sharply since early 2024, according to industry sources.
Monday 27 May 2024
China creates US$47.5 billion chip fund to back nation's firms
China has set up the country's largest-ever semiconductor investment fund to propel the development of the domestic chip industry, the latest effort from Beijing to achieve self-sufficiency...
Monday 27 May 2024
US lawmakers, Nvidia boss visit Taiwan after Chinese drills
A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers and Nvidia boss Jensen Huang arrived separately in Taiwan on Sunday, a day after China ended its biggest military exercise in a year around...
Monday 27 May 2024
WPG sees promising growth in 2024
IC distributor WPG Holdings has expressed optimism about its prospects for 2024, noting a steady rebound in the broader semiconductor business.
Monday 27 May 2024
South Korean media analyze why Samsung's HBM fails to pass Nvidia certification test
Samsung Electronic's HBM3E failed to pass Nvidia's verification tests due to heating and power consumption concerns. Although Samsung declined to comment on specific customers, the...
Monday 27 May 2024
Are TSMC and SK Hynix on the same page regarding HBM4 collaboration?
SK Hynix and TSMC are collaborating on the development of the next generation of high bandwidth memory (HBM). Although it is widely believed that SK Hynix would entrust TSMC with...
Monday 27 May 2024
Infineon unveils new PSUs integrating Si, SiC, and GaN for AI data centers
German IDM Infineon Technologies has officially launched new Power Supply Units (PSUs) integrating Silicon (Si), Silicon Carbide (SiC), and Gallium Nitride (GaN) materials to meet...
Monday 27 May 2024
South Korea looks to bolster IC design sector, currently 1% of global market
South Korea has unveiled a support package to strengthen its semiconductor industry and catch up with international rivals. The plan aims to support large companies and weaker sectors,...
Monday 27 May 2024
Marvell, AMD, and Arm reveal their talent strategies in India
One of the most attractive factors about India for global semiconductor companies is the availability of talent. According to the industry body Nasscom, the Indian tech sector has...
Monday 27 May 2024
Yageo to acquire 20% stake in PMIC firm uPI
Passive component maker Yageo has disclosed plans to take part in uPI Semiconductor's impending private placement. uPI Semiconductor is an affiliate of Asustek Computer specializing...
Monday 27 May 2024
PCB firm Compeq expects modest recovery in CE demand
Compeq Manufacturing, an HDI PCB specialist, forecasts a modest rebound in demand for consumer electronics applications in the second half of 2024 while remaining optimistic about...
Monday 27 May 2024
Taiwan fab tool makers see demands rising in US and Europe
Onshoring efforts of semiconductor manufacturers have spurred the demand for more cost-effective fab tools. Fab machinery makers in Taiwan, including the supply chain partners of...