Today, General Motors and Wolfspeed, Inc. announced a strategic supplier agreement to develop and provide silicon carbide power device solutions for GM’s future electric vehicle programs. Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide devices will enable GM to install more efficient EV propulsion systems that will extend the range of its rapidly expanding EV portfolio.
Semiconductors
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 29.7% Year-to-Year, 3.3% Month-to-Month in August
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $47.2 billion in the month of August 2021, an increase of 29.7% over the August 2020 total of $36.4 billion and 3.3% more than the July 2021 total of $45.7 billion.
Marvell Extends Data Infrastructure Leadership with TSMC 3nm Platform
Marvell today announced it is extending its data infrastructure silicon leadership with a new advanced silicon platform based on TSMC’s 3nm process technology, offering the best power, performance, and area in the industry.
$18M NSF Grant to Build National Semiconductor Fabrication Facility
Engineering researchers led by Distinguished Professor Alan Mantooth have received $17.87 million from the National Science Foundation to build and operate a national silicon carbide research and fabrication facility at the University of Arkansas.
3D-Micromac Introduces New Laser System for Half- and Shingled-Cell Cutting in Photovoltaic Manufacturing
3D-Micromac AG, a developer of laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic (PV), medical device and electronics markets, today introduced an advanced laser cutting system for half- and shingled solar cells – the microCELL MCS.
GlobalFoundries Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
GlobalFoundries today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares.
ITRI and Oxford Instruments Signed Agreement to Collaborate on Compound Semiconductors
ITRI and Oxford Instruments signed a cooperative research project on the development of next-gen compound semiconductors on September 24, under the witness of the officials of the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
Convergint Expands Across Western Europe With Acquisition of Keyotel
Convergint today announced the acquisition of Keyotel, a security integrator across Germany.
Lux Research Announces 2021 Innovator of the Year Award Honorees
Lux Research introduced its first-ever Lux Innovator of the Year Awards.
Semtech Technology Integrated Into Natural Gas Smart Safety Shutoff System
Semtech Corporation announced that GTI will showcase a new “Natural Gas Smart Safety Shutoff System” utilizing the LoRaWAN standard at the 2021American Gas Association (AGA) Operations Conference & Exhibition taking place Oct. 4-7, 2021 in Kissimmee, Florida.
