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Thursday 3 October 2024
Rapidus struggles to secure funding amidst 2nm chip ambitions
Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor startup aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips by 2027, faces significant funding, technology, and market competitiveness challenges.
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC and G42 connection: Cerebras faces supply chain and geopolitical risks under scrutiny amid IPO
Cerebras Systems, a leading competitor in the AI processor market dominated by Nvidia, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. The company's S-1 filing reveals...
Thursday 3 October 2024
US bets on AI to develop sustainable materials, strengthen semiconductor leadership
The US Department of Commerce has announced a new initiative to maintain the country's semiconductor industry leadership by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sustainable...
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC's backend equipment suppliers benefit from AI chip demand
Strong AI chip demand has led to full utilization of TSMC's fab capacity, benefiting related suppliers such as Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) and equipment manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Sumitomo Metal Mining to mass produce 8-inch SiC wafers
Sumitomo Metal Mining has unveiled plans to significantly increase its production of SiC wafers. The company's subsidiary, Sicoxs, will establish a new production line in Japan to...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Intel's fall from grace: a cautionary tale of missed opportunities and missteps
What happens when a tech giant starts to stumble? For outsiders, Intel's decline may come as a shock. However, for industry insiders, the failure of the semiconductor giant can be...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Arm expresses interest in Intel's product division despite x86 rivalry
Reports suggest that in addition to Qualcomm, Arm has expressed interest in acquiring Intel's product division. However, public speculation indicates that due to the deep-rooted rivalry...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Synopsys enhances EDA and IP solutions for TSMC advanced technologies with new capabilities
Synopsys has announced its continued, close collaboration with TSMC to deliver advanced EDA and IP solutions on TSMC's most advanced process and 3DFabric technologies to accelerate...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwanese chip makers' cultural sensitivity put to the test in Japan
Cultural sensitivity has not always been a strength of Taiwanese businesses, potentially straining Taiwan-Japan relations as Taiwan's semiconductor ventures expand overseas without...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
IC design houses seek lower quotes for mature chipmaking processes
IC design firms are aggressively negotiating with foundry partners to achieve lower quotes for mature process manufacturing in order to alleviate cost pressure, according to industry...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Foxconn confirms investments in India, likely its OSAT venture with HCL
Foxconn reportedly plans to invest approximately US$50 million in its Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) joint venture with HCL, as India continues to offer attractive...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
South Korea's export growth stays strong on chip demand
South Korea's export momentum stayed robust in September on the back of continued demand for semiconductors, keeping the outlook upbeat for economic growth and offering positive signs...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
SiPh and glass substrates seen as new areas of focus for TSMC and Nvidia
The next technologies tasked with breaking through the bottleneck of Moore's Law will be silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO). Additionally, TSMC has resumed its...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
TSMC talks about key advancements of 3Dblox
TSMC is advancing system-level innovation by improving the 3D IC design ecosystem through enhanced collaboration with foundries, customers, and partners, according to a recent blog...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Intel's path to reinvention: can the once-dominant chipmaker regain its industry leadership?
Once the undisputed leader in the semiconductor industry, Intel is now facing a monumental struggle for survival. The company's fall from grace has been marked by missteps in strategy,...