Chip Equipment Could Be Next Trade War Target
Under the latest trade regulation, fabless semiconductor companies are worried they will be the next target of sanctions by the…
DARPA Seeks to Embed Security Into Chip Designs
As semiconductors become the choke point in global tech wars, the U.S. looks to advance security to the IC design…
Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Up 13% YoY in 1Q20
Worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings contracted 13% to US$15.57 billion QoQ in Q120 but increased 13% YoY...
Digital Twins Bridge the Data Gap for Deep Learning
As company's embark on DL projects that put their data to work, they must protect that data; digital twins offer…
Analog IC Market Goes on Rollercoaster Ride
In the analog IC market, TI continues to lead the pack, as others gear up for 5G, IoT and auto…
NXP Shareholders Appoints Kurt Sievers as CEO
Kurt Sievers CEO position at NXP is confirmed while Rick Clemmer remain a strategic advisor...
TSMC Delivers 7nm Automotive Design Enablement Platform
TSMC has announced the first 7nm Automotive Design Enablement Platform (ADEP), accelerating time-to-design for customers’ AI Inferencing Engines, ADAS and…
GlobalFoundries to Shut Chengdu Wafer Fab
GlobalFoundries has abandoned its wafer fab planned in Chengdu. The company filed official notices of closure...
Are TSMC and Huawei Deals Different Sides of the Same Coin?
More sanctions against Huawei and TSMC setting down in Arizona seem to be different sides of one coin, but they…
US Senators Seek Suspension of TSMC Deal
The U.S. Senate Democratic leaders want to know if there's a plan for reshoring IC production capabilities, and what enticements…
Blog: Politics Haunts TSMC’s US Fab Plan
TSMC's fab plan is a political play aimed at governments in the United States, a tactic that could haunt the…
Taiwan IC Revenue to Reach $91.0B in 2020
According to TSIA, Taiwan IC revenue in 2020 is expected to reach $91.0 billion, a 5.5% increase from 2019...
