The decade began with a semiconductor shortage that made the world acutely aware of how critical these tiny components are in many aspects of everyday life and for most sectors of the economy.
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Global 300mm Semiconductor Fab Capacity Projected To Reach New High in 2025, SEMI Reports
Strong demand for automotive semiconductors and new government funding and incentive programs in multiple regions are driving much of the growth.
Perspectives on Semiconductor Factories (And Some Simple Truths About Manufacturing)
The simple addition of conveyors to existing OHT systems achieves the shorter cycle times due to tighter coupling of tools.
Power Transistor Sales and ASP Will Both Increase 11% in 2022
Tight supplies, device shortages are driving up the average selling price of power transistors by the highest percentage since 2010, says update report.
Innovations in Pressure Regulators Support Yield Optimization in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Embracing and integrating new component-level technologies is a way to measurably improve quality, safety and yield.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Appoints First Members to Industrial Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the appointment of 24 members to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC).
Reimagining the Future: Why Semiconductor Fabs Need a New Breed of MES Today
How much value could a smooth, coherent flow of data across the fab and wider enterprise give to the business?
Automotive IC Marketshare Seen Rising to 10% by 2026
Automotive IC sales expected to post average annual growth of 13.4%; Communications and Computer segments remain largest applications.
Electronic Wet Chemicals Price Volatility Sparks Concern
Price volatility in chemicals used for semiconductors further strains market.
NIST and Google to Create New Supply of Chips for Researchers and Tech Startups
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has signed a cooperative research and development agreement with Google to develop and produce chips that researchers can use to develop new nanotechnology and semiconductor devices.
