Research Hub for Diamond Quantum Materials will develop new fabrication methods for quantum microprocessors to increase computational power and enable mass-manufacturing of devices.
Packaging
Top Five Leaders Continue Expanding Share of Global IC Fab Capacity
At the end of 2021, 57% of the industry’s total monthly wafer capacity was owned by the top five companies.
Marki Microwave Introduces High Frequency, Ultra-Small Form Factor Chip Scale Packaging Platform
Marki Microwave today introduced a family of GaAs monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC)-based equalizers and attenuators, designed using the company’s new patent pending chip scale packaging (CSP) platform.
Kioxia Corporation Commences Construction of New Fabrication Facility at Kitakami Plant
Kioxia Corporation today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab2) at its Kitakami Plant in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Intel, Micron, and Analog Devices Join MITRE Engenuity’s Semiconductor Alliance
Intel, Micron, Analog Devices, and MITRE Engenuity announced they have an agreement of principles to accelerate semiconductor research, development, and prototyping to build a more robust U.S. semiconductor industry.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Expands HiLobe Roots Vacuum Pump Series for Industrial and R&D Applications
Pfeiffer Vacuum, a supplier of vacuum technology, is introducing new compact Roots pumps with high pumping speeds.
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Aggravate Semiconductor Market Dynamics
Only time will tell if it worsens the existing strains on the semiconductor supply chain.
Semiconductor Industry Provides Recommendations to Commerce Department on CHIPS Act Implementation
SIA on March 25 submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to a Request for Information (RFI) related to implementation of the CHIPS for America Act, legislation that would provide needed investments in domestic semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing.
Navitas Drives GaN into High-Power Markets at PCIM Europe
Navitas Semiconductor will highlight next-generation IC technologies and market advancement at Europe’s most prestigious power electronics conference, PCIM (Power, Control and Intelligent Motion) 2022 (May 10th – 12th, Nuremberg, Germany).
Microcontrollers Get a Lift from Automotive After 2021 Rebound
Average selling prices for MCUs are expected to move moderately higher through 2026. Tight supplies caused ASPs to jump 10% in 2021—the biggest increase in 25 years, says quarterly update.
