Reno Sub-Systems, Inc. (Reno), a developer of high performance radio frequency (RF) matching networks for leading-edge nanoscale semiconductor manufacturing, today introduced its first all solid state generator and RF matching system, developed to support a repeat customer of Reno’s Velocity RF Matching Networks.
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Intel and MIC Announce Scale to Serve Program to Rapidly Expand Remote ICUs to 100 US Hospitals
As part of Intel’s $50 million pandemic response, Intel and Medical Informatics Corp. (MIC) today announced the Scale to Serve Program to help hospitals rapidly install and scale MIC’s Sickbay platform.
IAR Systems Opens Office in India
IAR Systems, the future-proof supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, is today proud to announce its further expansion in Asia with the opening of an office in India.

Chiplets Promise to Help Reinstate Moore’s Law and Generate Nearly $6 Billion in Semiconductor Revenue by 2024
Moore’s Law may not be dead, but at 55 years old, it’s certainly feeling its age, with the pace of semiconductor manufacturing advancement decelerating in recent years.

CMC Workshop Flags Looming Shortages of IPA and Sulfuric
These extraordinary times of greater risks call for more information, so the Critical Materials Council (CMC) of semiconductor fabricators & suppliers is now meeting briefly several times a month to exchange pre-competitive information to mitigate potential supply- chain disruptions.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Dresden Certified to Manufacture Secure Products
The German Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, BSI) has certified the GLOBALFOUNDRIES® (GF®) Dresden site according to the latest international Common Criteria standard (ISO 15408, CC Version 3.1). In a “virtual ceremony”, the certificate was presented today to Dr. Thomas Morgenstern, SVP and General Manager of GF in Dresden, by Arne Schönbohm, President of the BSI and Minister Oliver Schenk, the head of the Saxony State Chancellery.
Despite COVID-19 Outbreak, Edge Computing to Drive Next Wave of Innovation in Asia-Pacific
Edge computing is poised to garner a lot of interest in Asia-Pacific, as emphasis on improving networking technologies for remote working grows amidst the current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The market for edge computing in APAC is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% between 2019 and 2024 to reach US$ 5.8bn in 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Renesas Releases Major Update of Flexible Software Package Supporting RA Family of 32-Bit Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the release of a new update of its Flexible Software Package (FSP) for the Renesas RA Family of 32-Bit Arm® Cortex®-M microcontrollers (MCUs).
North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts March 2020 Billings
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.21 billion in billings worldwide in March 2020 (three-month…
VAT and Ancorp Announce Partnership
VAT Incorporated, the leading global developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-end vacuum valves, announced a partnership with Ancorp effective April 1, 2020. This partnership is focused on providing superior value to the general vacuum market by offering domestic vacuum users fast shipping on select stocked valves directly from ANCORP’s facility in Florida.