Asia-Pacific semiconductor companies near one-third share of global expenditures in 2021, says update.
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Emerging Metrology Requirements for Heterogeneous Integration and 3D Packaging
The ability to speed up the deployment of heterogeneous integration in mass production requires new and more frequent types of measurements in key manufacturing processes, including wafer and die bonding as well as lithography.
New Cryopump Targets SiC Applications
The move to electric vehicles (EVs), combined with new legislation focused on renewable energies, has led to a greatly increased demand for power electronics based on silicon carbide (SiC).
Onto Innovation Wins 2022 Best of West Award for Atlas V Optical Critical Dimension Metrology Tool
The Atlas V optical critical dimension metrology tool from Onto Innovation, Inc. has won the 2022 Best of West award, SEMI and Semiconductor Digest announced today at SEMICON West 2022 Hybrid, July 12-14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Shortage to Surplus Cycle Hits Semi But One Segment Escapes
One major part of the semiconductor industry is escaping the downward trend felt by the larger market. But this time, it’s different.
Good Progress on Sustainability, but Challenges are Complex
The semiconductor industry continues to make good progress on sustainability issues. Late last year and earlier this year, major commitments to sustainability were made by TSMC, Intel, Micron, Applied Materials, Lam and many others.
Are Micron and the Taiwanese Semi Suppliers the Canaries in the Coal Mine?
Early warning signs of a turning point in the semiconductor industry cycle becoming more evident.
What’s in the July Issue?
Each issue of Semiconductor Digest has articles found only in the magazine. Click on the links to read the articles in the July issue. If you are at SEMICON West, stop by Booth 1733 and pick up a copy in print.
Fabless Suppliers Hold Record 34.8% Share of Global IC Sales
2011-2021 CAGR for fabless company IC sales (10%) was double that of the IDM IC suppliers.
