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Semiconductor Veteran Shares Bytes on TSMC Dominance, Foundry Rivalry, Memory Boom-Bust, Open Source and AI-Enhanced EDA
In a recent in-depth video conversation with Srinivasa Reddy N, Editor of EEHerald, Dr. Walden (Wally) Rhines, the veteran leader now serving as CEO of Silvaco Group Inc., shared his insights on the evolving and changing dynamics of semiconductor landscape, from geopolitical shifts in supply chai
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Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil Meets Vayuvyastra Semiconductors Founders to Explore Investment Opportunities in Karnataka
Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil hosted founders D. Kranti Babu and Suryanarayana Reddy of Vayuvyastra Semiconductors Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based company incorporated in 2025 and founded in 2023, to discuss potential investment opportunities. The meeting focused on Karnataka's
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Global Semiconductor Sales Reach $791.7 Billion in 2025 with 25.6% Annual Growth, Projected to Hit $1 Trillion in 2026
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales totaled $791.7 billion in 2025, reflecting a 25.6% increase from the $630.5 billion recorded in 2024. Fourth-quarter sales in 2025 reached $236.6 billion, up 37.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 a
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The Top 20 Semiconductor Regions AKA Silicon Valleys in the World in year 2026
The global semiconductor device market is estimated to reach around $800 billion in sales in 2025 with a growth of more than 25% compared to 2024 and if the same trend continues it is projected to exceed 900 billion in 2026, as per latest study be
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GS Microelectronics Secures $35 Million Series B Funding Led by Maverick Silicon for Semiconductor Platform Expansion
GS Microelectronics, a San Jose, California-based provider of customized silicon solutions, announced the completion of a $35 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Maverick Silicon, a division of Maverick Capital focused on the semiconductor and computing infrastructure sector.
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Arteris Closes Acquisition of Cycuity to Strengthen Semiconductor Cybersecurity Assurance
Arteris, announced it has completed the acquisition of Cycuity, a provider of semiconductor cybersecurity assurance technology. The acquisition combines Arteris’ system IP with Cycuity’s silicon hardware security assurance solutions. Arteris stated that the move addresses the inc
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South Korea's Memory Empire Powers the Global AI Revolution in 2025
South Korea is a global powerhouse in memory semiconductors, holding the world's second-largest overall market position with approximately 17–19% share of global revenues (behind the US). As of December 2025, South Korea'
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AI Chips and Semiconductors in 2026: Accelerating Toward a Trillion-Dollar Industry
We’re barely three years into the GenAI revolution, but the pace of innovation makes it feel like decades. Semiconductors, the backbone of AI, are at the forefront, with breakthroughs in custom accelerators, advanced nodes, and interconnects reshaping the landscape. Drawing on insights from
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Comprehensive Report on the Global Semiconductor Device Market for 2025–2026
EMITT Solutions is offering its in-depth semiconductor market analysis report titled "Global Semiconductor Device Market 2025–2026: Covering IC Chips, Discretes, Opto, and Image Sensors." The global semiconductor industry, often hailed as the "black diamond" of the modern economy, co
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Philippines: A Key Player in Semiconductor Assembly and Testing
In 2025, the Philippines remains a significant player in the global semiconductor supply chain, focusing on Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) and packaging operations. It is estimated a 5% increase in semiconductor exports from Philippines for 2025, driven by inventory corrections
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Generative AI Fuels $372 Billion Data Center Processor Market Surge by 2030
The global data center processor market, valued at $147 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $372 billion by 2030, driven by the rapid expansion of generative AI, according to Yole Group’s 2025 report, Generative AI – Computing & AI for Data Centers. The server GPU market, led b
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Quantum Leap and Edge AI Surge: EE Times Unveils 25th Silicon 100 Startup List
EE Times has released the 25th edition of its annual Silicon 100 list, identifying 100 startups in the global electronics and semiconductor industries. The 2025 list includes 41 new entries and 59 returning startups from the previous year, covering sectors such as data center AI, edge AI, photoni
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