MRSI Systems Announces Chinese Patent Issued Covering Die Placement Head with Turret

This patent covers an innovative design that utilizes a precision horizontal tool holding turret for rapid and in-process calibration-free tool changing.

Sputter Targets & Metals Demand Met with COVID-impacted Lead-times and Costs

Delivery lead-times lengthening and costs spike as Targets Revenues push ahead 8.5% to US$740 Million.

GaN Systems Signs Semiconductor Capacity Agreement with BMW

GaN Systems today announced the signing of a comprehensive Capacity Agreement with BMW Group for GaN Systems’ high-performance, automotive-grade GaN power transistors, which increase the efficiency and power density of critical applications in electric vehicles.

Gartner Identifies Four Trends Driving Near-Term Artificial Intelligence Innovation

Four trends on the Gartner, Inc. Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, 2021 are driving near-term artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

ITRI Provides Resources for Innovative IC Design Startups in Taiwan with Arm

To promote the local IC design startups, the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is supporting the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Arm in providing critical resources to make IC design accessible to startups in the region through a new initiative called the IC Design Platform for Startups.

Cadence Accelerates Intelligent SoC Development with Comprehensive On-Device Tensilica AI Platform

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today unveiled its Tensilica AI Platform for accelerating AI SoC development, including three supporting product families optimized for varying data and on-device AI requirements.

Quantum Materials Cut Closer Than Ever

A new method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision. It could pave the way for faster, more energy-efficient electronics.

Tower Semiconductor Announces Breakthrough LiDAR Technology for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems

Tower Semiconductor, the foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, today announced a breakthrough development of LiDAR IC technology designed for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and ultimately self-driving cars.

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3Q21 Earnings Outlooks Bode Well for Most Leading Semi Suppliers

IC Insights’ recently released its compilation of third-quarter sales growth expectations for the top-25 semiconductor suppliers. For the third quarter of this year (ending in September), sales growth outlooks for the top-25 suppliers range from 16th-ranked Sony’s 34% increase at…