SIA on March 25 submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to a Request for Information (RFI) related to implementation of the CHIPS for America Act, legislation that would provide needed investments in domestic semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing.
Semiconductors
Toppan Carves Out Semiconductor Photomask Business to Launch New Company
The company will drive further growth and strengthen competitiveness as an independent business entity that continues to support the rapidly growing semiconductor industry.
Microcontrollers Get a Lift from Automotive After 2021 Rebound
Average selling prices for MCUs are expected to move moderately higher through 2026. Tight supplies caused ASPs to jump 10% in 2021—the biggest increase in 25 years, says quarterly update.
NYU Physicist to Lead Project that Aims to Enhance Quantum Computing
NYU Physicist Javad Shabani will lead a team of scientists, under a $7.5 million research award, in developing ways to improve quantum computing—work aimed at advancing the performance of semiconductors and superconductors, which fuel personal electronics, medical diagnostic equipment, and mass transit.
pSemi Welcomes New CEO Tatsuo Bizen
pSemi Corporation, a Murata company focused on semiconductor integration, today announces the appointment of Tatsuo Bizen as CEO effective April 1, 2022.
indie Semiconductor Announces Retirement of Bill Woodward and Appointment of Diane Biagianti to Its Board of Directors
indie Semiconductor, an Autotech solutions innovator, today announced that Bill Woodward has retired and Diane Biagianti has been appointed to its board of directors.
Samsung and Western Digital Begin Far-reaching Collaboration
Companies to first lead standardization of Zoned Storage technology; Cooperative efforts include developing and promoting hardware specifications and software application models to build a robust ecosystem.
Cognifiber Downsizes its System for Edge Computing With Breakthrough Glass Processors
Cognifiber, a deep technology company focusing on revolutionizing photonic computing, announced the development of a glass-based photonic chip that will bring its technology one step closer to revolutionizing edge computing.
Fujifilm Completes $88 Million Expansion of its Facility in Mesa, Arizona to Supply the Semiconductor Industry
Expansion increases manufacturing capacity, R&D facilities, and analytical and metrology equipment expertise in support of new product development. Plans to add 120 new positions over the next two years to support growth.
Semiconductor Time-To-Market Enhanced with Circuit Edit Solutions
New devices will require advanced FIB circuit edit capabilities that empower operation in smaller, higher density areas.
