SEMICON Japan, the largest and most influential gathering of the electronics manufacturing supply chain in Japan, opens tomorrow at Tokyo Big Sight with a focus on innovation opportunities and business growth potential fueled by leading-edge technologies including 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning and quantum computing.
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Global Total Semiconductor Equipment Sales On Track to Top $100 Billion in 2021 for First Time, SEMI Reports
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to reach a new high of $103 billion in 2021, surging 44.7% from the previous industry record of $71 billion in 2020, SEMI announced today.
imec Demonstrates Successful Monolithic Integration of Schottky Diodes and Depletion-Mode HEMTs with 200V GaN-IC
This week, at the 2021 International Electron Devices Meeting (IEEE IEDM 2021), imec, the research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, presents the successful co-integration of high-performance Schottky barrier diodes and depletion-mode HEMTs on a p-GaN HEMT-based 200V GaN-on-SOI smart power integrated circuits (ICs) platform developed on 200mm substrates.
IC Market Direction Indicator Points to 11% Growth in 2022
At 26%, the 2021 IC market is forecast to log its highest growth rate since 2010.
Intel Breakthroughs Propel Moore’s Law Beyond 2025
In its relentless pursuit of Moore’s Law, Intel is unveiling key packaging, transistor and quantum physics breakthroughs fundamental to advancing and accelerating computing well into the next decade
Global Semiconductor Alliance Announces Recipients of its Annual Awards
For over a quarter century, the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Awards have recognized the achievements of top performing semiconductor companies in several categories ranging from outstanding leadership to financial accomplishments, as well as overall respect within the industry.
STMicroelectronics Drives the Future of EVs and Industrial Applications with New Silicon-Carbide Devices
ST’s latest-generation silicon-carbide (SiC) power devices extend leadership in performance and reliability for e-mobility and energy-efficient industry.
Silicon-Germanium Integrated Circuit Enables Direct Throughput RF Signal Processing
Researchers have developed a new general-purpose, high-performance monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) for the direct filtering and processing of radio frequency (RF) signals in the microwave and millimeter-wave spectrum.
Where are the Real Opportunities for the EDA Industry? AI, ML and DL Hold the Answers
But these terms are used interchangeably, which may create additional challenges.
How to Increase Fab Efficiency: Look into the Future
What if you could see 60 days into the future? Alex Smith, a VP at Edwards Vacuum, sees a day when that’s possible – at least when it comes to certain areas of fab operations.
