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Semiconductors
CEA-Leti Team Paves the Way for Massive Integration of Qubits, Critical for Achieving Quantum Supremacy
CEA-Leti scientists have opened a pathway to large-scale integration of Si-spin qubits using existing flip-chip processes with die-to-wafer 3D-interconnect technologies developed in-house.
Imec Demonstrates 20nm Pitch Line/Space Resist Imaging with High-NA EUV Interference Lithography
Imec reports for the first time the use of a 13.5 nm High Harmonic Generation source for the printing of 20nm pitch line/spaces using interference lithographic imaging of an Inpria metal-oxide resist under high-numerical-aperture (high-NA) conditions.
Kulicke & Soffa Further Extends Mini and Micro LED Technology Through Strategic Acquisition of Uniqarta
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. announced today it has acquired a 100% equity stake in Uniqarta, Inc, a technology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Quasicrystal-Clear: Material Reveals Unique Shifting Surface Structure Under Microscope
Scientists reveal peculiar surface structure in materials resembling quasicrystals with interesting implications for its magnetic properties.
ASM Pacific Technology and EV Group Join Forces to Enable Industry’s First Ultra Precision Die-to-Wafer Hybrid Bonding Solutions for 3D-IC Heterogeneous Integration
ASM PACIFIC TECHNOLOGY (ASM) and EV GROUP (EVG) announced the signing of a joint development agreement (JDA) to co-develop die-to-wafer hybrid bonding solutions for 3D-IC/heterogeneous integration applications.
Renesas and Dialog Semiconductor to Join Forces to Advance Global Leadership in Embedded Solutions
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Dialog Semiconductor Plc announced they have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash acquisition by Renesas of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Dialog (the “Acquisition”) for EUR 67.50 per share, representing a total equity value of approximately EUR 4.9 billion (approximately 615.7 billion yen).
Brightening the Future of Semiconductor-Based Photocatalytic Processes
A collaboration between the Pericàs group with Prof. Timothy Noël and Dr. Paola Riente at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e, The Netherlands), has crystallised in a Nature Communications paper where they provide key insight into the chemical nature of the true photocatalyst involved in the Bi2O3-driven atom-transfer radical addition (ATRA) reaction.
Total MPU Sales Surprise with Strong Gains in 2020, More Upside in 2021
IC Insights recently released its 2021 edition of The McClean Report. The new analysis and forecast of the IC industry includes an analysis and forecast of the total microprocessor (MPU) market, including computer CPUs for PCs, tablets, and servers, embedded MPUs, and cellphone application MPUs.
Top-10 IC Growth Categories Target Emerging Applications in 2021
Each of the top-10 growing IC product categories is expected to see a double-digit increase in sales, but only the top-five segments are forecast to grow faster than the total IC market, which IC Insights projects will rise 12% this year.