xMEMS Labs today announced the production of the world’s first monolithic MEMS µspeaker, Montara. Working closely with TSMC, the semiconductor foundry, Montara has passed all required performance and reliability qualifications.
Engineers 3D-Print Personalized, Wireless Wearables That Never Need a Charge
The new devices, custom made to fit individuals, could mean massive improvements in the monitoring and treatment of diseases, the testing of new drugs and the ability to track personal health.
Aehr Receives $1.3 Million Order for FOX-NP Test & Burn-in Systems for Photonics Device Characterization and Product Qualification
Aehr Test Systems, a worldwide supplier of semiconductor test and reliability qualification equipment, today announced it has received a $1.3 million order from a current customer for two FOX-NP systems, adding to their existing fleet to provide additional test capacity for new product engineering characterization and qualification of photonics devices.
Chip Demand Riding High but for How Long?
TECHCET warns of possible bull-whip effect from the 2020-2021 steep chip growth. A key factor that may ease any sudden inventory correction is limited materials capacity.
New Study from StrategyR Highlights a $58.7 Billion Global Market for FinFET Technology by 2026
A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) a market research company, today released its report titled “FinFET Technology – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”.
Samsung Foundry Innovations Power the Future of Big Data, AI/ML and Smart, Connected Devices
Samsung Electronics today unveiled plans for continuous process technology migration to 3- and 2-nanometer (nm) based on the company’s Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor structure at its 5th annual Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) 2021.
NIST, Collaborators Develop Sensitive New Way of Detecting Transistor Defects
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and collaborators have devised and tested a new, highly sensitive method of detecting and counting defects in transistors — a matter of urgent concern to the semiconductor industry as it develops new materials for next-generation devices.
High-Precision Voltage Reference IC Provides Very-Low Drift for Extended-Temperature Automotive Applications
Extended-temperature-range voltage reference ICs for automotive and industrial applications require low drift, high reliability and high performance.
DataProphet Announces Formation of its Semiconductor Advisory Board as Company Continues Global Expansion
AI-for-Manufacturing company, DataProphet, today announces the formation of its Semiconductor Advisory Board. The company welcomed the newly formed strategic committee of trusted industry-specific advisors — Susan Wilkerson and Markus Keil.
Cadence Accelerates System Innovation with Breakthrough Integrity 3D-IC Platform
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced the delivery of the Cadence Integrity 3D-IC platform, the industry’s first comprehensive, high-capacity 3D-IC platform that integrates 3D design planning, implementation and system analysis in a single, unified cockpit.