Semiconductor Market
US Based Business Groups Call on Congress to Extend and Expand Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit in US
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and a coalition of 17 major business and trade groups in US sent a letter to Congress urging the extension and expansion of the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC) in US. The tax credit, which supports semiconductor production, is scheduled
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Global Semiconductor Sales Hit $298.5 Billion in Q1 2026, Up 25% from Q4 2025
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that worldwide semiconductor sales totaled $298.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 25% increase from the fourth quarter of 2025. March 2026 sales reached $99.5 billion, according to data compiled by the World Semicondu
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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 61.8% Year-Over-Year to $88.8 Billion in February 2026
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales totaled $88.8 billion in February 2026. This represents an increase of 7.6% compared to the January 2026 total of $82.5 billion and 61.8% more than the February 2025 total of $54.9 billion. Monthly sales are c
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SEMI Forecasts Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $151 Billion in 2027 Driven by AI Demand
Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to $133 billion in 2026 and 14% to $151 billion in 2027, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook report released on April 1, 2026. Spending is projected to rise further by 3% to $155 billion in 2028 and 11% to $172 bi
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The Specialized Few: 2025 Semiconductor Standouts Focused on Memory Architecture, AI-EDA, Verification Efficiency, and Thermal Solutions
In 2025, several semiconductor companies were founded or emerged from stealth, focusing on areas such as AI infrastructure, chip design automation, thermal management, advanced packaging, and safety-critical compute platforms. These developments occurred amid ongoing demand for specialized techno
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Texas Instruments Agrees to Acquire Silicon Labs for $7.5 Billion in All-Cash Deal
Texas Instruments and Silicon Labs announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms of the agreement, Silicon Labs stockholders wil
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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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AI ASIC and HPC Trends Drive Pure-Play Design Services Market in 2025-2026
By the end 2025, the pure-play ASIC and SoC VLSI semiconductor chip design services market has entered a transitional phase following the AI-fueled surge in 2024. Providers focus on turnkey customer-specific solutions, with demand tied to artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (
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