Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $325 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Semiconductors
Global Silicon Wafer Shipments to Remain Soft in 2024 Before Strong Expected Rebound in 2025, SEMI Reports
Global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to decline 2% in 2024 to 12,174 million square inches (MSI) with a strong rebound of 10% delyated until 2025 to reach 13,328 MSI as wafer demand continues to recover from the downcycle, SEMI reported today in its annual silicon shipment forecast.
Process Materials Lead the Way in 2024 with 7% CAGR through 2028 Amid Global Challenges
Following a 12% year-over-year decline in 2023 driven by a sluggish industry and inventory correction, revenues for total materials in 2024 is expected to see 3-4% growth as conditions improve.
IDTechEx Report Highlights the Rise of Chiplet Technology in Semiconductors
The report highlights how chiplets offer a promising path forward, providing flexibility, modularity, customizability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in chip design and manufacturing.
TANAKA Announces “TK-SK” Palladium Alloy for Semiconductor Test Equipment
New palladium alloy with a Vickers hardness of 640HV reduces wear-related deformation of probe pins, contributing to longer service life and lower costs for semiconductor test equipment.
Infinera Receives CHIPS and Science Act Funds to Support Development of Semiconductor Technology Important for Communications and National Security
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the Department of Commerce and Infinera have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $93 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Omdia: NexChip and Samsung Foundry lead LCD and OLED driver IC markets in 3Q24
Latest insights from Omdia’s Display Driver IC Market Tracker indicate that NexChip and Samsung Foundry have emerged as key leaders in the display driver IC (DDIC) market for 3Q24.
SEMI Energy Collaborative Releases Recommendations for Expanding Low Carbon Energy in Taiwan
SEMI, the global industry association representing the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today released a report by its Energy Collaborative (EC) with recommendations on expanding low-carbon energy (LCE) availability in Taiwan.
Intel and AMD Form x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group
Intel Corp. and AMD today announced the creation of an x86 ecosystem advisory group bringing together technology leaders to shape the future of the world’s most widely used computing architecture.
Spin-Wave Reservoir Chips Can Prove Revolutionary in the Edge Computing Technology
“Our ultimate goal is to establish edge computing technology utilizing spin-wave reservoir chips, with the aim of developing a wide range of applications including biomedical imaging and autonomous vehicles.” said Sekiguchi.