Synopsys, Inc. today announced that Juniper Networks has adopted the Synopsys OptoCompiler platform, including the OptSim and PrimeSim HSPICE simulation solutions, to accelerate the development of photonic-enabled chips for the next generation of optical communications.
Semiconductors
Researchers Uncover the Mechanism of Electric Field Detection in Microscale Graphene Sensors
The ability to sense the magnitude and polarity of the electric field is of great scientific interest. It has various real-life applications, such as early prediction of lightning and detection of supersonic aircraft.
SEMI Urges Upcoming French Presidency of the Council of the European Union to Make Semiconductor Industry a Top Priority
SEMI, the global industry association that unites the entire electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, urged closer cooperation among European Union member states on technology and prioritization of semiconductor technology ahead of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union that begins January 1, 2022.
Micron Appoints Rob Beard as SVP
Micron Technology, Inc. announced the appointment of Rob Beard as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
GlobalFoundries Announces Extension of AMD Wafer Supply Agreement to Guarantee Supply
GlobalFoundries Inc. (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that it has agreed to amend its Wafer Supply Agreement (WSA) with AMD to increase the volume of chips GF will supply as well as extend the terms of the agreement to secure supply through 2025.
SEMICON Taiwan 2021 Opens Tomorrow with Smart and Green Manufacturing, Heterogeneous Integration and Compound Semiconductors in Focus
The latest advances in compound semiconductors, heterogeneous integration, smart manufacturing and green manufacturing will take center stage December 28-30 at SEMICON Taiwan 2021 as industry leaders and visionaries gather at the Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall I (TaiNEX 1) for the latest innovations and trends driving microelectronics industry growth.
inTEST Closes Acquisition of Acculogic
inTEST Corporation announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Acculogic, Inc. and its affiliates.
SUTD Researchers Develop Ultra-Scalable Artificial Synapse
A research team, led by Assistant Professor Desmond Loke from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), has developed a new type of artificial synapse based on two-dimensional (2D) materials for highly scalable brain-inspired computing.
17 Semiconductor Companies Forecast to Have >$10.0 Billion in Sales This Year
AMD, NXP, and Analog Devices are expected to join the ranks of the “megasuppliers” in 2021.
Lattice Semiconductor Wins 2021 SEAL Business Sustainability Award
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, the low power programmable developer, today announced that it has been named a 2021 SEAL Sustainability Award winner for its leadership, transparency, and commitment to sustainable business practices.
