Sales in April increase 6.1 percent year-to-year; disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic have so far not substantially impacted overall global sales
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Samsung Foundry Certifies Synopsys Design Compiler NXT for 5/4nm FinFET Process Technologies
Synopsys, Inc. today announced that the Synopsys Design Compiler NXT synthesis solution has been qualified by Samsung Foundry for its 5/4-nanometer FinFET process technologies.
Samsung Announces New NAND Flash Facility to Address Future Data Center and Mobile Demands
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced plans to expand its NAND flash production capacity in Pyeongtaek, Korea, reinforcing the company’s ability to meet demands from emerging technologies. Construction, which began this May, will pave the way for mass production of Samsung’s cutting-edge V-NAND memory in the second half of 2021.
Paper-Thin Gallium Oxide Transistor Handles More Than 8,000 Volts
In a study published in the June edition of IEEE Electron Device Letters, electrical engineers describe how the tiny electronic switch can handle more than 8,000 volts, an impressive feat considering it’s about as thin as a sheet of paper.
Texas Instruments Maintains Firm Grip As World’s Top Analog IC Supplier
TI’s 2019 analog marketshare grew to 19% and ST climbed to fourth place as the top-10 suppliers collectively accounted for 62% of total analog sales.
Huawei Snaps Back at Inspur in the Fourth Quarter, Regaining Server Market Share in China
Huawei’s share of China’s server market revenue surged by 10 percentage points in the fourth quarter of 2019 to reach 25 percent as the vendor closed more than $1.2 billion worth of server sales and cut into the lead of top supplier, Inspur.
Lattice and Etron Deliver Small, Low Power Reference Design for Edge AI and Video Processing Applications
The reference design reduces power consumption, overall design size, and data latency by allowing developers to store data used in AI and smart vision applications locally instead of using larger, external memory cards.
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2020 Goes Virtual to Highlight Industry Innovation and Growth Opportunities
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2020 is going virtual as the region’s premiere global electronics manufacturing supply chain exposition and conference continues its rich tradition of gathering industry experts from around the world for critical insights into the semiconductor ecosystem, new business opportunities and collaboration. SEMICON SEA 2020 registration is now open.
Ultra-fast and Accurate Helium and Hydrogen Sniffer Leak Detector by Pfeiffer Vacuum
Pfeiffer Vacuum is one of the world’s leading providers of vacuum and leak testing solutions. To complete the leak detection product portfolio, Pfeiffer Vacuum presents a breakthrough unit, ASM 306 S, addressing any industrial sniffing applications, especially refrigeration and air conditioning. This new product stands for high sensitivity (10-7 mbar l/s) as well as precise and accurate measurements.
Cloud Service Providers Experiencing Mixed Results Due to COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 this year and next will cause off-premises cloud service providers (CSPs) to shift their priorities to help end users, customers and partners adapt to new norms.
