As a percent of worldwide total, China achieves largest increase in fab capacity at expense of all other regions, but still trails Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan in installed capacity.
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STMicroelectronics Introduces New RF LDMOS Power Transistors
STMicroelectronics is adding a broad range of new devices to the STPOWER family of LDMOS transistors, which comprises three different product series optimized for RF power amplifiers (PAs) in a variety of commercial and industrial applications.
Navitas and Xiaomi Team Up for the Third Time
Navitas Semiconductor, a developer of gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs, announced that Xiaomi has launched their third GaNFast charger, a 65W dual-output fast charger.
Rising Automotive Sector to Propel Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Services Presents Opportunities
The semiconductor assembly and testing services market was valued at US$ 50,223.8 million in 2020 and is projected to reach US$ 71,784.6 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.56% from 2020 to 2028.
Renesas Launches High-Reliability Radiation-Hardened Plastic Portfolio For Satellites in Medium and Geosynchronous Earth Orbits
Renesas Electronics Corporation today launched a new line of plastic-packaged radiation-hardened (rad-hard) devices for satellite power management systems.
SkyWater Successfully Launches MPW Shuttle for 90nm Strategic Rad-Hard by Process Platform
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the launch of its first Early Access Program multi-project wafer shuttle for the company’s 90nm Strategic Rad-Hard by Process platform.
Semiconductor Equipment Forecast to Post Industry High of $100 Billion in 2022, SEMI Reports
Global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to surpass $100 billion next year, a new high, after jumping 34% to $95.3 billion in 2021 compared to $71.1 billion in 2020.
Mass Production of 14nm Chips in China Will Spur Future Growth of Its Chip Industry
Total Telecom reports that China is steadily moving towards achieving its goal of mass-producing 14nm chips next year.
Integra Technologies Launches Industry First 100V RF GaN/SiC Technology for Mission-Critical Defense Applications
Integra’s first 100V RF GaN product, the IGN1011S3600, delivers breakthrough output power performance of 3.6 kiloWatts at 70% efficiency for next generation avionic systems.
CAES Expands Apprentice Offerings to Silicon Valley
CAES, a provider of mission critical electronic solutions, is excited to announce that it has established an apprenticeship program in San Jose, California to further enhance Silicon Valley’s manufacturing workforce and to secure a highly skilled pipeline for technical talent.
