- Demonstrates end-to-end expertise in high-performance custom chip design for AI and HPC- Establishes a subsidiary in Japan to strengthen global reach SEMIFIVE, a global leader in custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) design preparing for its KOSDAQ listing, announced that it has secured multiple AI semiconductor design projects in Japan and recently established its subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan. ...
VisIC Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for electric mobility, announced the successful second closing of its Round B funding, securing $26 million. The round was led by a global semiconductor leader, with HKMC joining as a strategic investor. This milestone reinforces VisIC's position at the forefront of GaN innovation for EV traction inverters and...
EMASS, a Nanoveu subsidiary specializing in next-generation semiconductor technology, announced a strategic collaboration with Semtech to bring low-power edge AI solutions integrated with LoRaWAN® connectivity to market. EMASS's ECS-DoT AI-enabled system-on-chips (SoCs) integrate Semtech's LoRa® transceivers, enabling long-range, battery-efficient intelligence for industrial,...
-Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. announced the development of a nanoimprint lithography (NIL) template featuring a circuit line width of 10 nanometers (nm: 10-9 meter). The new template enables patterning for logic semiconductors equivalent to the 1.4nm generation and meets the miniaturization needs of cutting-edge logic semiconductors. Background and Aims In line with the shift to more sophisti...
Tata Electronics has signed Intel as the first major customer for its ambitious semiconductor manufacturing programme, marking a decisive milestone in India’s journey to become a global chipmaking hub. The agreement underpins Tata Group’s planned investment of USD 14 billion to build India’s first advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat, alongsid...
Company Set to Play a Key Role in Strengthening India's Custom Silicon Capabilities Cyient Semiconductors, a leader in custom ASIC turnkey and intelligent power solutions, announced that it has been qualified for a pivotal contract for the supply and qualification of technology IPs, including design enablement, for the ₹4,500-crore modernization initiative at the Semi-Conductor Laborato...
SEEQC, the digital quantum computing company developing a fully digital, chip-based quantum computing platform, announced a manufacturing partnership with Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Together, SEEQC and ITRI will construct a state-of-the-art process line dedicated to manufacturing SEEQC's proprietary Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) superconducting control chips, fur...
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) announces the launch and mass production of its multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) featuring a capacitance of 15nF, a rated voltage of 1.25kV, and C0G characteristics in the compact 1210-inch (3.2mm x 2.5mm) size. This product delivers highly efficient power conversion and stable performance under high-voltage conditions, making ...
For highly efficient, reliable inverter systems in railcars and large industrial equipment Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it will launch new standard-isolation (6.0kVrms) and high-isolation (10.2kVrms) modules in its 4.5kV/1,200A XB Series of high-voltage insulated-gate bipolar transistors (HVIGBTs) on December 9. These new high-capacity power semiconduct...
Merck has opened its new Semiconductor Solutions Mega Site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, marking a significant expansion of its global electronics footprint and a major boost to the resilience of critical semiconductor supply chains. The first phase of the site, covering one hundred and fifty thousand square metres, is now fully operational and ready to support the fast growing demand for advanced semic...
Expanding global carbon regulations and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) exposure could increase costs and vulnerabilities for the semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors Expanding global carbon regulations and stricter reporting requirements that include indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as Scope 2 and 3, could substantially in...
Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), a leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, saw its stock rise approximately 5% after unveiling a series of new strategic collaborations aimed at expanding its chip-manufacturing capabilities and strengthening its global technology roadmap. The market responded positively to Tower’s newly announced partnerships, which are ...
STRATIO, a deep-tech company operating between Silicon Valley and Seoul, officially launched its LS SWIR SDK with the world’s first Germanium (Ge)-based short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensor. This milestone furthers the company’s vision “Advance Vision with Infrared-AI™” — a new way of seeing beyond human and conventional visible sensor limits. Unlike traditiona...
Micron Technology, Inc., a global leader in memory and storage solutions, today announced plans to invest $9.6 billion in the construction of a new advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in Hiroshima, Japan. The new plant will focus on producing next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips designed to power the world’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and high-perfo...
TDK Corporation and Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. have announced the signing of an agreement to begin formal discussions toward establishing a joint venture dedicated to next generation electronic component materials. The proposed venture would focus on the co development and manufacturing of ceramic materials for multilayer capacitors as well as other high value materials essential to se...
Fujifilm has announced the completion of a new state-of-the-art building at its Shizuoka site in Japan, marking a significant expansion of its semiconductor materials operations. The facility is designed to strengthen the company’s research, development and quality-evaluation capabilities as global demand for sophisticated chipmaking materials continues to rise. Situated within the Fujifi...
GigaDevice, a leading semiconductor company specializing in Flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, and analog products, announced the launch of its new generation of high-performance dual-voltage xSPI NOR Flash products – the GD25NX series. Featuring a 1.8 V core and 1.2 V I/O design, the GD25NX series connects directly to 1.2 V system on chips (SoCs) without an external bo...
Record net sales of $267.0 million, representing 13% year-over-year growth GAAP gross margin of 51.9%, up from 51.1% a year ago and Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin of 53.0%, up from 52.4% a year ago GAAP operating margin of 11.6% compared to 7.5% a year ago and Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin of 20.6% compared to 18.3% a year ago GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.03 compared to a diluted ...
Collaboration aims to advance scalable electronically steerable array (ESA) technology for Korea's strategic satellite communications ecosystem Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO:SIVE), a global leader in photonics and wireless technologies, announced a new collaboration with Doosan Corporation, a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing solutions, to develop scalable...
W. L. Gore & Associates announced the opening of its Battery Lab in Shanghai, China, expanding its global R&D capabilities to accelerate advanced battery materials development for customers worldwide. The lab is dedicated to the development, characterization, and rigorous testing of critical materials for battery cells and packs—spanning membranes, venting solutions, moisture and con...