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Applied Materials Introduces New Systems for 2nm Gate-All-Around Transistors and Wiring in AI Chips
Applied Materials launched three new semiconductor manufacturing systems designed to improve the energy-efficient performance of logic chips at 2nm process nodes and beyond. These systems target enhancements to Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors and associated wiring, which are key elements in the
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Imagination Technologies Appoints Markus Mosen as New CEO Amid Focus on Graphics and Edge AI
Imagination Technologies has appointed Markus Mosen as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, according to an announcement from the company's Board of Directors. Ray Bingham, Executive Chairman of Imagination, stated that the Board aims to position the company as a key provider
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IISc Patented AlTiO/p-GaN Gate Stack Enables High-Threshold GaN Power Transistors for Commercial Scaling in EVs and Data Centers
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have published findings from a two-part study on gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors, focusing on improving gate design to address limitations in threshold voltage and leakage current. GaN transistors can reduce energy losses and de
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India Semiconductor Mission: MeitY Secretary Inaugurates PRITVI-ACE, Nation’s Largest FPGA-Based Pre-Silicon Prototyping Platform
S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), inaugurated PRITVI-ACE (Platform for Reconfigurable Integrated Testing and Validation of IPs - Advanced Chip Evaluation) at C-DAC Bengaluru. The event was attended by Smt. Sunita Verma, Scientist G & Group Coor
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Imec Inaugurates 2,000m² Cleanroom Expansion for NanoIC Pilot Line Targeting Sub-2nm Semiconductor Technology
Imec has inaugurated a 2,000m² cleanroom expansion at its headquarters in Leuven, advancing the deployment of Europe’s NanoIC pilot line for sub-2nm systems-on-chip development. The inauguration ceremony was attended by European Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, Belgian Pr
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Siemens Acquires Canopus AI to Integrate AI-Driven Metrology into Semiconductor Manufacturing
Siemens announced the acquisition of Canopus AI, a company specializing in computational and AI-driven metrology solutions for semiconductor wafer and mask inspection. The transaction closed on January 12, 2026. Canopus AI, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, develops AI
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates Zetwerk Electronics Manufacturing Unit in Bengaluru for Defence, Automotive, and IT Hardware
Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil, inaugurated Zetwerk Electronics’ new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The unit
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Tower Semiconductor Collaborates with NVIDIA on 1.6T Silicon Photonics for AI Data Center Optical Modules
Tower Semiconductor announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop 1.6T data center optical modules using Tower's silicon photonics platform, targeting NVIDIA networking protocols. The company's silicon photonics technology enables optical transceivers capable of 1.6 terabits per second, p
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Texas Instruments Opens New 550,000 sq ft R&D Center in Bengaluru to Mark 40 Years in India
Texas Instruments (TI) officially opened a new product research and development center in Bengaluru on February 7, 2026, coinciding with the company's 40-year presence in India, which began with the establishment of its first R&D center in the country in 1985.
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Qualcomm Announces Successful Tape-Out of 2nm Chip Design with Contributions from India Centers
In the presence of Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the completion of the tape-out for its 2-nanometer semiconductor design. The design process involved significant contributions from the
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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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HORIBA Completes Acquisition of Pristine Deeptech to Establish R&D Hub in India for Lab-Grown Diamond Applications
HORIBA India Private Limited announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Pristine Deeptech Private Limited, effective January 14, 2026. The transaction makes Pristine Deeptech, a Gujarat-based startup, a wholly owned subsidiary of HORIBA India.
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