Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to reach $100 billion in 2023, a contraction of 6.1% from the industry record of $107.4 billion posted in 2022.
Semiconductors
ROHM and Toshiba Agree to Collaborate in Manufacturing Power Devices
A plan by ROHM Co., Ltd. and Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation to collaborate in the manufacture and increased volume production of power devices has been recognized and will be supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a measure supporting the Japanese Government’s target of secure and stable semiconductor supply.
Partnership With Belgium-Based imec Further Strengthens Purdue’s Capability as Leading University in U.S. Microelectronics R&D
The presence of imec at Purdue will help facilitate groundbreaking advancements in semiconductor technologies.
GlobalFoundries Names John Hollister as Chief Financial Officer
GlobalFoundries today announced that John Hollister will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 5, 2024.
SEMI Applauds Advancement of U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Incentives
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the first award of U.S. CHIPS and Science Act incentives to strengthen the United States semiconductor industry ecosystem.
Governor Hochul Announces $10B Partnership On Next-Generation Semiconductor Research and Development Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $10 billion partnership with leaders from the semiconductor industry such as IBM, Micron, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and others to establish a next-generation semiconductor research and development center at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex.
Biden-Harris Administration and BAE Systems, Inc. Announce CHIPS Preliminary Terms to Support Critical U.S. National Security Project in Nashua, New Hampshire
The Department’s PMT with BAE Systems, Inc., marks the beginning of the next phase of implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act, a key part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
SEMI Launches Leadership Accelerator to Cultivate Future-Ready Microelectronics Industry Leaders
SEMI today announced the SEMI Leadership Accelerator to foster industry growth by assisting organizations in cultivating the next generation of leaders.
Hitachi High-Tech Launches Dark Field Wafer Defect Inspection System
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation announced today the launch of the Hitachi Dark Field Wafer Defect Inspection System DI4600 – a new tool for inspecting particles and defects on patterned wafer in semiconductor production lines.
ROHM Now Offers the Industry’s Largest Library of LTspice Models by Adding SiC Power Devices and IGBTs
ROHM Semiconductor today announced an expansion to their SPICE model lineup for the LTspice circuit simulator.
