The global semiconductor industry has too much capacity, too many players and has had declining revenues since the end of 2018. Market prospects are bleak for the next two years and the recent acquisition of Maxim Integrated by Analog Devices is the latest example of the industry’s shakeout, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Semiconductors
Applied Materials Solves Major Bottleneck to Continued 2D Scaling
Applied’s new Selective Tungsten process technology gives chipmakers a new way to build transistor contacts, which are the crucial, first level of wiring that connects the transistor to the rest of the wiring in the chip.
Applied Materials Charts a Course for Enabling a More Sustainable Company, Industry and World
In a keynote address today at the 50th annual SEMICON West, Applied Materials, Inc.president and CEO Gary Dickerson unveiled how the company is expanding the scope of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments with a series of 10-year initiatives that will be driven within the company and in collaboration with suppliers, customers and the computing industry.
Aldec Provides Static Verification for RISC-V Designs with the Latest Release of ALINT-PRO
Aldec, Inc., a pioneer in mixed HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification for FPGA and ASIC designs, has added a RISC-V focused static verification rule set to ALINT-PROTM; rules that statically validate HDL code quality prior to simulation.
Altair Semiconductor Changes Its Name to Sony Semiconductor Israel
Four years after being acquired by Sony, Altair Semiconductor is becoming Sony Semiconductor Israel, Ltd.
“We have been honored to be part of Sony for the past four years, playing a key role in the company’s core business,” says Sony Semiconductor Israel CEO Nohik Semel, “To better reflect our long-term commitment to our partners and customers, as well as the quality of our offering, we have decided to change Altair’s company name to Sony.”
Edwards Vacuum Advanced Fab Robot Wins Best of West Award at Virtual SEMICON West 2020
The Edwards Service Vehicle X (ESV-X) concept automated mobile robot (AMR) – a reimagining of the semiconductor environment that features groundbreaking ground-up lifting and self-loading capabilities – today won the Best of West Award at the Virtual SEMICON West 2020.
SEMI Applauds Senate Support of Financial Incentives to Grow U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha has voiced his support for amendments the United States House of Representatives and Senate included in the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would authorize important programs to support semiconductor manufacturing and research in the U.S.
‘Standards Response’ to the Rescue: How Industry Specs Are Helping the Chip Industry Survive COVID
Announced today at SEMICON West 2020,when work around the world ground to a halt as humans sought to stop coronavirus, an unsurprising “essential” segment of the global economy proved capable of proceeding apace, keeping people employed and technology moving ahead.
Resilience of Chip Manufacturing Facilities During COVID-19 Rooted in SEMI Standards
Focusing in on how the microelectronics industry has proved capable of proceeding apace during the COVID-19 pandemic, SEMI today highlighted the role of industry standards and emerging developments around cybersecurity at the annual West Views Media Conference at SEMICON West 2020.
Chip Manufacturing Equipment Spending to Hit Record High $70 Billion in 2021 After Strong 2020, SEMI Reports
Global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are projected to increase six percent to $63.2 billion in 2020 compared to $59.6 billion in 2019.
