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US Chip Expansions in Need of Significant Materials Support

Domestic chemical demand to leap through 2027, though supply is not prepared.

Worldwide Smartphone Shipments on Track for Recovery with a Slight Decline in the Third Quarter, According to IDC Tracker

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 0.1% year over year to 302.8 million units in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.

AmberSemi Becomes Newest Member of Global Semiconductor Alliance

Amber Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that it has officially become a member of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), the preeminent global authority in the semiconductor industry.

Global Silicon Wafer Shipment Growth to Bounce Back in 2024 After 2023 Decline, SEMI Reports

Continuing softness in demand for semiconductors and challenging macroeconomic conditions are driving the 2023 decline. 

STMicroelectronics’ Dual-Inline Silicon-Carbide Power Modules Offer Versatile Package Configurations for Automotive Applications

STMicroelectronics has released the ACEPACK DMT-32 family of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules in a convenient 32-pin, dual-inline, molded, through-hole package for automotive applications.

Dr. Rick Tsai to Receive Global Semiconductor Alliance’s Highest Honor, the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award

Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) proudly announces it will honor Dr. Rick (Lih Shyng) Tsai, the CEO and Vice Chairman of MediaTek with its prestigious Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award at this year’s Annual Awards Celebration on December 7, 2023.

SEMICON Europa 2023 to Highlight Chip Industry Investments, Sustainability and Talent Strategies to Shape $1 Trillion Era

The event, Europe’s premier exhibition and conference for the microelectronics supply chain, will feature keynotes from the electronics design and manufacturing ecosystem, academia and government.

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 8% in 2024

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc.

Micron Low-Power Memory Solution Boosts Mixed and Virtual Reality Experiences on Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Micron Technology, Inc. announced today that its low-power double data rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM and Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.1 embedded solutions are now qualified on Qualcomm Technologies’ latest extended reality (XR) platform, Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Platform.

Micron Low-Power Memory Solution Boosts Mixed and Virtual Reality Experiences on Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Micron Technology, Inc. announced today that its low-power double data rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM and Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.1 embedded solutions are now qualified on Qualcomm Technologies’ latest extended reality (XR) platform, Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Platform.

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