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Overcoming the Semiconductor EUV Fab Dilemma of Stochastics

While the conventional approach thinks of noise as a nuisance that must be thrown away, the Fractilia Inverse Linescan Model approach thinks of noise as information that should be measured and used.

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 7.3% Year-to-Year in July, but Growth Slows

Worldwide sales in July decrease 2.3% on a month-to-month basis.

Smart Mobility, Despite Challenges, to Drive Industry’s Growth

Dogged by controversy, smart mobility faces technical, regulatory challenges, experts said at a Smart Mobility panel at 2022 SEMICON West.

Four Large Agreements Prop Up 2022 Semiconductor M&A Total

Without more megadeals, this year’s value of planned acquisitions will probably fall short of the annual average, says new update report.

What’s in the August/September Issue?

Each issue of Semiconductor Digest has articles found only in the magazine. Click on the links to read the articles in the August/September issue.

Data Analytics for Next-Gen Quality Control: Q&A with EMD Electronics’ Digital Solutions Team

At SEMICON West 2022, Heidi Van Ee and Darby Brown from the new Digital Solutions business at EMD Electronics spoke to Pete Singer, Editor-in-Chief of Semiconductor Digest about how data analytics is changing the conventional ways of controlling material quality in semiconductor manufacturing.

12 Midwest Institutions Launch Semiconductor-focused Network

A dozen Midwest research colleges and universities that have come together to form a group called the Midwest Regional Network to Address National Needs in Semiconductor and Microelectronics. The goal is to help advance the nation’s strengths in semiconductors and microelectronics.

Intel Signs Agreement with Brookfield to Jointly Invest up to $30 billion in Leading-edge Chip Factories in AZ

Intel announces a first-of-its-kind Semiconductor Co-Investment Program that introduces a new funding model to the capital-intensive semiconductor industry.

Semi Capex On Pace For 21% Growth to $185.5B This Year

2020-2022 expected to be the first 3-year period of double-digit capex growth since 1993-1995.

Silicon & SOI Wafers – A Record Year Amidst Tightening Supply

New production expansions needed, but will not take effect until 2024.

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