Pete Singer

Co-Founder / Editor-in-Chief

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Pete has over 40 years of publishing experience. He co-founded Semiconductor Digest and the Gold Flag Media company with publisher Kerry Hoffman in 2019. Previously, he spent over 25 years at Semiconductor International and 11 years at Solid State Technology.

Space EA Introduces “InQuiro Semiconductor Technology”

InQuiro Semiconductor Technology is scheduled to launch this year and will provide next generation manufacturing technology.

Tower Semiconductor and Fortsense Introduce a 3D Imager for LiDAR Applications

Analog foundry Tower Semiconductor and Fortsense, a leader in LiDAR SPAD technology solutions and ICs, announced the successful development of an advanced 3D imager for LiDAR application based on dToF technology.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor Invests $1M To Bolster Semiconductor Program at Texas A&M

The contribution builds upon Samsung’s commitment to developing a STEM-ready workforce in Central Texas.

CHIPS Act, 3D-IC, AI, Open Source, and EDA-IP Tool Trends Dominate

Familiar semiconductor EDA-IP trends remain but vary in impact for 2023.

How the CHIPs Act Changed the Chip Industry – A Year Later

One year after passing the CHIPs Act, and there are still questions about whether its influence will be positive or negative.

Heterogeneous Integration: Expert Panel Addresses the Challenges Ahead

At SEMICON West, Applied Materials hosted a panel of experts that focused on emerging trends in heterogeneous design and integration using advanced packaging technology.

System Companies Shake Up Semis with Middle Man Cuts, Vertical Shifts, and More

The economic death of Moore’s Law brings a simpler semiconductor value chain, the rise of system companies, software ownership, cuts to the middle man, vertical shifts, and IP M&As.

Industry Use of Vital PFAS Threatened by New Regulations

PerFluoroalkyl and Polyfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS) are vital to the semiconductor industry due to their unique and unparalleled properties. They are used throughout the entire semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. Although some PFAS pose a risk to health and the environment, they have come under increased scrutiny by regulators and government bodies around the world, unfortunately, in a very politicized way.

Nordson Test & Inspection Unveils New X-Ray Inspection System

Nordson Test & Inspection will unveil the new Quadra 7 Pro Manual X-Ray Inspection (MXI) system at SEMICON China.

Proposal Submitted to Create Northeast Microelectronics Coalition

The Center for Advanced Manufacturing at MassTech Collaborative (CAM) and more than 85 organizations from across the Northeast have submitted a proposal to the federal government to create the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition.