GlobalFoundries Bets on U.S. DoD to Strengthen Chip Supply
The multinational foundry sees packaging, not lithography, as the way forward, and the U.S. DoD as a key customer...
Taiwan Edges South Korea as Largest Base for IC Wafer Capacity
China capacity expansion forecast to push the country into second place in the regional rankings in 2022, trailing only Taiwan…
New GAA Nanosheet Architecture to Drive Silicon Performance
IBM Research and CEA-Leti show their work on nanosheet architectures to drive the silicon performance needs of HPC applications...
U.S. DOC’s Cancellation of Preferential Treatment for Hong Kong to Impact Semiconductor Industry
U.S. Department of Commerce’s cancellation of preferential treatment for Hong Kong to impact the geographical concentration and manufacturing strategies of…
U.S. Chip Proposals Seek to Revive Domestic Manufacturing
US legislators introduced a second bill to expand support of domestic chip production.
TSMC Reiterates Support for Arizona Fab
TSMC Chairman sees several advantages in setting up a chip plant in Arizona, in his negotiation with the U.S. administration...
Intel’s Path to 10nm: Past, Present, and Future – Part 2
Intel was ambitious with its 10nm process technology plans — maybe too ambitious. Complications led to substantial delays, and to…
Intel’s Path to 10nm: Past, Present, and Future
Intel was ambitious with its 10nm process technology plans — maybe too ambitious. Complications led to substantial delays, and to…
Silver Lining for Chip Industry Amid Pandemic
With the exception of chip foundries like TSMC, which may be facing an inventory glut, other chip sectors may actually benefit…
What Does The Future Hold For GaN/SiC?
While silicon still dominates the market, the emergence of Wide-Bandgap devices will soon direct technology toward new, more efficient solutions.
UMC to Appeal the Court Decision on the Micron Case
UMC said it intends to appeal an adverse ruling issued by the District Court of Taichung (Taiwan) in a suit…
Trade Wars May Lead to Excess Inventory at TSMC
TSMC and analysts who cover the company recognize an inventory glut in the electronics supply chain...
