While China’s share of all semiconductor production has shot up, the Americas region has declined, raising alarm bells in Washington. “We see a continuation of this trend, with the Americas dropping by one more percent point next year and China building out its lead.” – SEMI senior principal analyst Christian Dieseldorff.
Semiconductors
Replace Silicon IGBTs with Industry’s Most Rugged Silicon Carbide Power Solutions Now Available at 1700V
Today’s energy-efficient electric charging systems powering commercial vehicle propulsion, as well as auxiliary power systems, solar inverters, solid-state transformers and other transportation and industrial applications all rely on high-voltage switching power devices.
Leading RF Manufacturer Orders Multiple Solstice Plating Systems for 5G Devices
ClassOne Technology announced that it has received multiple tool orders from one of the world’s largest RF device manufacturers.
STMicroelectronics Manufactures First 200mm Silicon Carbide Wafers
STMicroelectronics today announced it has manufactured the first 200mm (8-inch) Silicon-Carbide (SiC) bulk wafers for prototyping next-generation power devices from its facility in Norrköping, Sweden.
North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts June 2021 Billings
North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.67 billion in billings worldwide in June 2021, according to the June Equipment Market Data Subscription (EMDS) Billings Report published by SEMI.
DRAM Prices Move Higher as the Industry Continues to Innovate
A look at current market dynamics and the emergence of DDR5, 1-alpha process node, and CXL. Find the full article in the June/July issue of Semiconductor Digest.
Mouser Receives Outstanding Partnership Award from Epson America
Epson presented Mouser’s Ben Venator and Melinda Harper with the award for continued increases in market share and customer count.
Skyworks Completes Acquisition of the Infrastructure & Automotive Business of Silicon Labs
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Infrastructure & Automotive business of Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Coalition Calls on Congress to Invest in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing, Research, Design
The SIA – along with a broad coalition of 19 other tech, auto, medical, defense, and other business and labor groups – today in a letter urged Congress to enact funding for the semiconductor manufacturing, research, and design initiatives
‘Wrapping’ Anodes in 3D Carbon Nanosheets: The Next Big Thing in Li-ion Battery Technology
Study finds that anchoring manganese selenide nanoparticles, an anode material, in 3D carbon nanosheets prevents their expansion in lithium-ion batteries.
