The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement.
Semiconductors
SMD Semiconductor Joins the Silicon Catalyst Ecosystem as the 14th Strategic Partner
The partnership extends Silicon Catalyst’s global reach into the Asia Pacific market.
KYOCERA AVX Joins the STMicroelectronics Partner Program
KYOCERA AVX, a global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, announced joining the STMicroelectronics Partner Program and make its antenna products and services accessible to ST customers.
SK keyfoundry Launches 3D Hall-effect Sensor Technology Capable of Measuring Speed and Direction
SK keyfoundry, an 8-inch pure-play foundry in Korea, announced today that it offers a new 3D Hall-effect sensor technology that can measure speed and direction through three-dimensional magnetic field detection for its foundry customers.
Semtech Receives 2024 IoT Excellence Award
Semtech Corporation, a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity service provider, announced that its LoRa Connect ICs for sensors received a 2024 IoT Excellence Award from TMC and Crossfire Media.
Teradyne Announces Succession Plan for Semiconductor Test Division
Teradyne, Inc. today announced that Shannon Poulin has joined Teradyne to succeed Rick Burns as President of the Semiconductor Test Division in Q2 2025.

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 17.9% Year-to-Year in January
Sales hit highest-ever total for month of January; worldwide chip sales decrease 1.7% month-to-month.
RK Logistics Group Opens Second Facility in Austin
RK Logistics Group, the provider of complex third-party logistics services to the semiconductor and other innovation industries, announced today the opening of its second ISO certified facility in Austin, TX.
onsemi Proposes to Acquire Allegro MicroSystems
onsemi today disclosed details of a proposal submitted to the Board of Directors of Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. to acquire the company for $35.10 per share in cash for each share of Allegro’s common stock on a fully diluted basis at an implied enterprise value of $6.9 billion.

Silicon Wafers Market on Track for Growth
TECHCET forecasts a steady improvement for the silicon wafers market, projecting an annual growth of ~7% in 2025, with stronger gains in 2026.