Today, General Motors and Wolfspeed, Inc. announced a strategic supplier agreement to develop and provide silicon carbide power device solutions for GM’s future electric vehicle programs. Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide devices will enable GM to install more efficient EV propulsion systems that will extend the range of its rapidly expanding EV portfolio.
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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 29.7% Year-to-Year, 3.3% Month-to-Month in August
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $47.2 billion in the month of August 2021, an increase of 29.7% over the August 2020 total of $36.4 billion and 3.3% more than the July 2021 total of $45.7 billion.
Marvell Extends Data Infrastructure Leadership with TSMC 3nm Platform
Marvell today announced it is extending its data infrastructure silicon leadership with a new advanced silicon platform based on TSMC’s 3nm process technology, offering the best power, performance, and area in the industry.
$18M NSF Grant to Build National Semiconductor Fabrication Facility
Engineering researchers led by Distinguished Professor Alan Mantooth have received $17.87 million from the National Science Foundation to build and operate a national silicon carbide research and fabrication facility at the University of Arkansas.
Lux Research Announces 2021 Innovator of the Year Award Honorees
Lux Research introduced its first-ever Lux Innovator of the Year Awards.
QuickLogic Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Digi-Key Electronics
QuickLogic Corporation today announced it has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Digi-Key Electronics.
Weebit Demonstrates Successful Scaling of its ReRAM Technology to 28nm
Weebit Nano Limited together with its development partner CEA-Leti, have demonstrated production-level parameters of Weebit’s Resistive Random-Access Memory (ReRAM) technology in a 28nm process.
SEMI Applauds European Chips Act, Aimed At Boosting Semiconductor R&D and Manufacturing
SEMI, the global industry association representing more than 2,400 semiconductor and electronics manufacturing companies worldwide, today applauded the proposed European Chips Act legislation aimed at strengthening semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing in Europe.
Swagelok Company Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrated New Global Headquarters
Local and state officials joined the executive leadership of Swagelok Company for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Swagelok’s Global Headquarters and Innovation Center.
Rescheduled to Dec. 28-30: SEMICON Taiwan 2021 to Highlight Semiconductor Industry Growth Opportunities
Semiconductor leaders and visionaries will convene December 28-30 at SEMICON Taiwan 2021 for insights into the latest innovations that will drive the next wave of industry growth as the event, the region’s premier gathering of the entire electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, returns to the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1.
