Purdue University’s emergence as a leader in semiconductor chips also requires it to usher in a new level of security that protects those essential chips needed for everything from your car and cellphone to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
MITRE Responds to CHIPS Act Awards for Eight Regional Innovation Hubs
Yesterday, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the first set of awards under the CHIPS Act totaling nearly $240 million to build eight regional innovation hubs through its Microelectronics Commons initiative.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Announces $238M CHIPS and Science Act Award
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the award today of $238 million in “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act” funding for the establishment of eight Microelectronics Commons (Commons) regional innovation hubs.
ITRI Leads Global Semiconductor Collaboration for Heterogeneous Integration to Pioneer Pilot Production Solutions
The introduction of Generative AI (GAI) has significantly increased the demand for advanced semiconductor chips, drawing increased attention to the development of complex calculations for large-scale AI models and high-speed transmission interfaces.
Cadence to Acquire Intrinsix Corporation from CEVA
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and CEVA, Inc., a licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Cadence to acquire Intrinsix Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEVA and a provider of design engineering solutions focused on the U.S. aerospace and defense industry.
SEMI Semiconductor Climate Consortium and BCG Issue First Insider Report of Semiconductor Value Chain’s Carbon Emissions
The SEMI Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) today issued its first report of the semiconductor ecosystem’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile, an in-depth analysis of the semiconductor value chain’s carbon footprint and priority-ranked carbon emission sources for the industry to address.
Omdia: Large-Area Displays Expected to See Further Decline in Unit Shipments by 7.3% YoY While Area Shipments Increase by 0.5% YoY in 2023
Previous forecasts that large-area displays, including both LCD and OLED shipments, will decrease by 3.2% year-over-year (YoY) in 2023 has now been decreased further to -7.3% YoY in the latest forecast owing to deeper demand erosions and panel makers’ utilization management.
Global 200mm Fabs to Reach Record High Capacity by 2026, SEMI Reports
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month.
Marposs Introduces the MICROMEASURE 2 3D Measuring System
Marposs Inc. announced the latest addition to its highly successful line of Industry 4.0 metrology solutions, the STIL MICROMEASURE 2 3D Measuring System.
Aspinity Raises $5 Million Series B Funding to Bring Breakthrough AI/ML Technology to a Global Market
Aspinity today announced that it has closed $5 million in Series B funding from current investors Anzu Partners, Birchmere Ventures, Mountain State Capital and Riverfront Ventures.
