When it comes to component selection for semiconductor equipment, the name of the game is often cost of ownership. In other words, how long and how well it will perform as designed out-of-the-box and installed into the system, and ultimately, uptime. Semiconductor work is so precise and delicate, that the slightest instability of an image scanner or a compounding delay in move, acquire, measure (MAM) time can require a diagnostic pause and ultimately up drives the cost of ownership.
Semiconductors
Automotive MCU Sales to Surge 23% in 2021 Despite Shortages
32-bit designs are expected to generate almost 77% of automotive microcontroller revenues this year, followed by 18% from 16-bit and 6% from 8-bit, says Mid-Year Update report.
Mobix Labs Completes Acquisition of Cosemi Technologies
Mobix Labs Inc. today announced that it has closed its previously reported acquisition of Cosemi Technologies Inc.
Samsung Introduces the Industry’s First 5nm Processor Powering the Next Generation of Wearables
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its new wearable processor, the Exynos W920.
WF6 and NF3 Demand Expected To Outstrip Supply By 2025 Driven By 3D NAND Memory Evolution
2021 recovery for specialty gases stronger than first anticipated.
ACM Research Enters Bevel Etch Market to Support Emerging Process Steps in 3D NAND, DRAM and Advanced Logic Manufacturing
ACM Research, Inc. announced the launch of its Bevel Etch product, which further expands ACM’s comprehensive offering of wet tools.
Macronix and Foxconn Sign Asset Transaction Agreement for 6-inch Wafer Fab
Macronix International Co., Ltd. and Hon Hai Technology Group today announced the signing of an Asset Transaction Agreement for the sales of Macronix’s 6-inch wafer fab and equipment in Hsinchu Science Park to Foxconn for NT$2.52 billion.
SEMI Unveils Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roadmap, Toolkit and Event Guidelines
SEMI, the trade association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today unveiled a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roadmap and Toolkit to help its more than 2,400 members transform the way they hire and retain employees and build a more diverse workforce.
“Fabrica 2.0 Machine” Replaces the “Tera 250” Name, Following the Latest Acquisition by Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension Ltd. announced today that Nanofabrica Ltd. and its 3D additively manufacturing (AM) printing system have been officially renamed following the acquisition by Nano Dimension in April 2021.
Nexperia Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award for the Second Time in a Row
Nexperia announced that it has received a prestigious Bosch Global Supplier Award for ‘Purchasing of direct materials – Mobility Solutions’.
