Semiconductor industry
TSMC Launches Massive Expansion with 24 New Factories
Taiwan’s TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is also taking major steps to catch up with the higher demand for advanced chips. The company is building …
Chip stocks slide as Nvidia & AMD warn of China export-related costs
Technology stocks took a hit on Wednesday as leading chipmakers raised red flags over rising costs and demand uncertainty. This new worry is linked to …
Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, resigns from the company
Intel surprised the industry with the unexpected announcement of CEO Pat Gelsinger’s resignation. On 1 December 2024, Gelsinger officially stepped down, concluding his tenure as …
Ming-Chi Kuo Weighs In on Qualcomm and Its Bold Move to Acquire Intel
In a surprising development that could alter the semiconductor landscape, Qualcomm, the leading mobile chipmaker, has reportedly reached out to Intel, a former powerhouse in …
U.S Explains Huawei’s Intel-powered AI Laptops Amidst Chip Bans
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently discussed the United States’ trade restrictions on China, emphasizing that these measures are not aimed at curbing China’s …
US Takes Aim at China’s Leading Chipmaker Amidst Huawei Mate 60 Pro Release
The Biden administration is increasing pressure on China’s main sanctioned chipmaker by blocking its most advanced factory from receiving more American imports. This move comes …
German court ban sales of some Intel processors [Update: Statement from R2 CEO]
A German Court has recently issued an injunction against the sale of certain Intel processors in Germany following a patent infringement case. The ruling impacts …
Samsung’s 2nd-Gen 3nm process, SF3, has begun trial production
Samsung Foundry has reportedly begun trial production of chips on its 2nd Generation 3nm-class process technology, known as SF3. This development marks a significant milestone …
U.S. chip stocks get its best annual performance since 2009
U.S. chip stocks, including Nvidia and AMD, had their best annual performance since 2009. In 2023, the semiconductor sector experienced significant growth, with companies like …
Israel Grants Intel $3.2 Billion for Groundbreaking Chip Plant
Israel’s government has agreed to provide Intel with a $3.2 billion grant for the construction of a new $25 billion chip plant in southern Israel. …
Intel CEO says there are no plans to spin off its foundry business
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has reiterated that the company has no plans to spin off its foundries, despite investor pressure to do so. In a …
Intel to Invest $14 Billion in TSMC for Next-Gen Chip Manufacturing: Report
According to semiconductor analyst Andrew Lu, Intel is rumored to invest $4 billion in TSMC in 2024 for the fabrication of 3nm CPU tiles. The …
Former TSMC, IBM Exec Reveals Huawei’s Capability to Produce Cutting-Edge 5nm Chips
Earlier this year, Huawei surprised many by developing advanced chips despite U.S. sanctions. A former executive from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) believes Huawei can …
Intel Unveils Meteor Lake: A Breakthrough in Chip Architecture
A major event took place during the Intel ON Technology Innovation Summit that marked a major milestone in the computer processor space. Intel, a pioneer …
European Union passed the €43 billion Chips Act
The European Union (EU) has recently passed the €43 billion Chips Act, which aims to boost the bloc’s semiconductor industry and help solve future chip …
The US will ban the supply of 14nm chipmaking equipment to China
Recent revelations by independent experts, who reported that the Chinese company SMIC has actually mastered chipmaking technology comparable to the 7nm process technology, certainly forced …
Japan and the US will develop technology for the production of 2nm chips
By the end of the year, a research center will open in Japan as part of a partnership project with the United States, on the …
New US & European regulations will affect the semiconductor industry
In March, the US 3M Company stopped operating its PFAS (perfluoro/polyfluoroalkyl compound) refrigerant plant in Belgium. This attracted the attention of the semiconductor industry because …
Top 5 data sets showing the U.S. dominance in the semiconductor industry
A few days ago, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the 2020 version of the Factbook. The report shows the strength and prospects of the …
Spain is ready to invest €11 billion in the semiconductor industry
Since last year, European politicians have been discussing the idea that by the end of the decade, up to 20% of the world’s semiconductor products …