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Friday 27 September 2024
US DoD authorizes 83 domestic firms; Taiwan chipmakers target tier 2 supply chain orders
A list of "Accredited Suppliers" for semiconductor design, wafer foundry, packaging, and testing, among other services, was recently published by the Defense Microelectronics Activity...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Will Samsung follow in Intel's footsteps and spin off its wafer foundry business?
Intel is currently facing an unprecedented crisis and recently decided to spin off Intel Foundry (IF), hoping to revive its foundry business by adopting TSMC's "no competition with...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Thailand to build first SiC facility, with operation expected by 2027
Thailand is set to make a significant stride in the semiconductor industry with the establishment of its first silicon carbide (SiC) wafer factory, which is expected to begin operation...
Monday 23 September 2024
First OSAT facility supported by former cricketer inaugurated in Maharashtra, India
India-based RRP Electronics inaugurated an INR120 billion (US$1.4 billion) OSAT facility in Maharashtra, the second chipmaking project after Adani-Tower Semiconductor's wafer fab...
Monday 23 September 2024
India roundup: Tata plans to build two more fabs in India
Tata is reportedly planning to establish two additional fabs in the medium term. If successful, Lenovo could become the first company to manufacture AI servers in India by 2025.
Friday 20 September 2024
Rapidus supply chain is taking shape; Taiyo Nippon Sanso to supply gases within 2024
The supply chain for Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus is preparing to start supplying goods as construction of Rapidus' wafer fab nears completion.
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 3Q 2024

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Wednesday 18 September 2024
Applied Materials aims to grow chip clusters in India with partners
India's approval of one wafer fab and four integrated circuit (IC) backend projects has prompted semiconductor equipment providers from the US and Japan to expand their operations...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Europe's car industry turmoil casts shadow over TSMC German fab outlook
TSMC has seemingly picked a challenging time to build its first wafer fab in Europe, as the automobile industry it's targeting faces significant upheaval. Europe's major marques and...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel and Samsung US fab projects struggle, strengthening TSMC's hand in showdowns
TSMC, despite strong cost control and management, faces challenges in growing its overseas operations, making it difficult to predict profitability. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics...
Monday 16 September 2024
Tata plans to build two more fabs in India
As Tata Electronics constructs India's first commercial wafer fab in three decades, it plans to leverage this experience to develop additional fabs in the medium to long term. The...
Monday 16 September 2024
India roundup: SEMICON India 2024 sets new benchmark in scale
India held SEMICON India 2024 from September 11-13. Tata Electronics shared progress on its wafer fab project, and NXP plans to double its investment in India.
Friday 13 September 2024
Samsung reportedly adjusting wafer foundry strategy as it falls increasingly behind TSMC
Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering revising its schedule and plans for its wafer foundry projects currently under construction. The Pyeongtaek 4th factory (P4) in South...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Infineon develops 300mm GaN technology
Infineon Technologies has announced the development of the world's first 300mm power gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology. The company claims to be the first to effectively implement...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan SiC foundries to reshape global semiconductor industry
As more major Taiwan-based pure-play foundries enter the silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing sector, they may provide international integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) with leverage...