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Pragmatic Semiconductor Names Peter Herweck as New Chair to Drive FlexIC Technology Growth
Pragmatic Semiconductor announced the appointment of Peter Herweck as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Herweck succeeds Erik Langaker, who has served as Chair since 2020 and will remain a director until October 31, 2025, to support the transition. Herweck brings over
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Electronic System Design Industry Revenue Hits $5.1 Billion in Q2 2025, Driven by EDA and Regional Growth
The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry reported an 8.6% revenue increase to $5,089.4 million in Q2 2025, up from $4,685.5 million in Q2 2024, according to the latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report by the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community. The four-quarter moving average
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AMD and OpenAI Forge Multi-Year Partnership to Deploy 6 Gigawatts of AI-Powered GPUs
AMD and OpenAI announced a multi-year, multi-generation agreement to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure. The partnership begins with a 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs, scheduled for the second half of 2026. The
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European Startup iNGage Secures €6M to Advance Multi-Axis MEMS Navigation Sensors for Autonomous Systems
iNGage, a European fabless startup specializing in high-performance multi-axis inertial MEMS navigation sensors, has raised €6 million ($7M) in first-round funding to commercialize its technology. The sensors, designed for autonomous systems, provide precise guidance and navigation in enviro
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Synopsys Expands India Presence with New Bengaluru R&D Hub on 30-Year Milestone
Synopsys marked 30 years of operations in India by opening a new research and development facility in Bengaluru. The inauguration at Bagmane Capital was attended by Synopsys president and CEO Sassine Ghazi and executive chair and founder Dr. Aart de Geus. The 455,000-square-foot facility supports
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Quintauris and Everspin Technologies Collaborate to Enhance RISC-V Solutions for Automotive Applications
Quintauris and Everspin have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced memory solutions into the Quintauris ecosystem. The collaboration targets the development of reliable and safe RISC-V–based platforms for automotive, industrial, and edge applications, where data persistenc
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Tight Supply and Restocking Fuel 7% DRAM Module Revenue Growth in 2024, TrendForce Reports
In 2024, the global DRAM module market generated USD 13.3 billion in revenue, marking a 7% year-over-year increase, according to TrendForce. This growth reversed a 28% decline from 2023, driven by tighter supply and increased demand following inventory adjustments in the downstream consumer marke
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Kioxia and SanDisk Activate Fab2 for AI-Driven 3D Flash Memory Production in Japan
Kioxia and SanDisk announced the commencement of operations at Fab2 (K2), a new semiconductor fabrication facility at the Kitakami Plant in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The facility is equipped to produce eighth-generation, 218-layer 3D flash memory using CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technolog
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Credo to Improve AI Connectivity Capability with Acquisition of Hyperlume’s MicroLED Technology
Credo announced completion of its acquisition of Hyperlume, Inc., a privately-held developer of MicroLED-based optical interconnect technology for chip-to-chip communication. The acquisition integrates Hyperlume’s microLED technology into Credo’s portfolio of high-speed connecti
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EU Semiconductor Sector Backs Semicon Coalition’s Push for Chips Act 2.0 to Boost AI and Quantum Innovation
SEMI Europe, alongside over 75 semiconductor and microelectronics companies, research and technology organizations (RTOs), and trade associations, announced their endorsement of the Semicon Coalition’s Declaration, signed by all 27 EU Member States. The declaration advocates for a revised E
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Alphawave Semi Advances AI and HPC with UCIe Chiplet IP on TSMC’s 3DFabric Platform
Alphawave Semi announced successful tape-out of its UCIe 3D IP on TSMC’s SoIC (SoIC-X) technology within the 3DFabric platform. This development builds on the company’s existing UCIe IP subsystems and integrates TSMC’s advanced 3D packaging technology to address performance, pow
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L&T Technology Services Secures $100M Multi-Year Deal to Advance AI and Automation in Semiconductor Sustainability
L&T Technology Services has entered into a $100 million multi-year agreement with a US-based industrial equipment manufacturer focused on the semiconductor value chain. The partnership, announced on October 1, 2025, targets LTTS’ Sustainability segment, emphasizing innovation, aut
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