MIT engineers have developed an innovative method for stacking electronic layers to produce high-performance 3D chips, dramatically increasing transistor density and enhancing AI hardware…
Mountain Pass mine, previously the leading global source of rare earth minerals, is situated in California's Mojave Desert, a stark reminder of America's waning dominance in the field. Once vital to…
Microchip Technology Inc., a manufacturer of semiconductor chips for automotive and consumer electronics, announced the closure of its facility in Tempe, Arizona, which will affect around 500…
China Bans Exports of Critical Materials to the U.S. in Response to Semiconductor Trade Restrictions
China has officially announced a ban on exports to the United States of several critical high-tech materials, including gallium, germanium, and antimony. This decision is part of China's response to…
Intel is at a crossroads following the unexpected resignation of CEO Pat Gelsinger. His departure raises questions about the immediate future of the company and whether pivotal decisions will be…
Amazon has announced the upcoming release of its next-generation AI training chip, Trainium3, which is set to debut by late 2025. This chip marks a significant advancement as it will be the first of…
Tower Semiconductor has launched its new 300mm Silicon Photonics (SiPho) process as a standard offering for its semiconductor foundry services. This advanced process is designed to complement the…
TSMC has announced that it is set to begin mass production of chips using its A16 process technology, a 1.6nm-class node, by late 2016, as revealed during its European Open Innovation Platform…
The German government is set to invest billions into its semiconductor industry, aiming to bolster production capacity just two months after Intel Corp. postponed plans for a €30 billion chip…
Vivek Ramaswamy, a co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) appointed by Donald Trump, has criticized the subsidies under the U.S. CHIPS Act as “wasteful.” His statements come as…
Intel has announced the resignation of Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger, who stepped down after a board meeting revealed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress on his ambitious turnaround plans.…
The Biden administration has finalized its incentive awards from the Chips Act for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), marking a significant milestone in efforts to revive semiconductor…
STMicroelectronics NV is set to enhance its proprietary neural network accelerator for microcontrollers in response to the growing trend of AI at the edge. According to Remi El-Ouazzane, president…
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced financial incentives exceeding approximately $1.03 billion for two semiconductor manufacturing projects under its Semiconductor Policy-2024. This…
TSMC continues to solidify its dominant position in the semiconductor industry as it reportedly achieves a remarkable 100% utilization rate for its 5nm and 3nm manufacturing processes. This…
European semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics NV has revealed that the implementation of non-cancellable and non-reschedulable sales contracts during 2022 and 2023 has significantly…
SK Hynix announced that it has officially commenced production of its advanced 321-layer NAND chip, marking a significant milestone in memory technology. This new 1Tb triple-level cell (TLC) NAND…
Samsung Electronics has unveiled a strategic reshuffle of its leadership team, aimed at bolstering the company’s growth and enhancing its competitiveness in the semiconductor sector. The…
Samsung has made significant strides in reducing its use of photoresist in the photolithography process for the production of 3D NAND flash memory, as reported by industry sources. The South Korean…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Intel Corporation up to $7.865 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS Incentives Program to support its semiconductor manufacturing ambitions. This…
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) advises that Europe should not strive to develop advanced semiconductor manufacturing independently. Instead, they advocate focusing on legacy…
