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Siemens and SK keyfoundry Launch 130nm Automotive Power Semiconductor PDK for Enhanced Design Optimization
Siemens Digital Industries Software, in collaboration with SK keyfoundry and Korea Siemens EDA, has introduced a 130nm automotive Process Design Kit (PDK) tailored for use with Calibre PERC software. This PDK, one of the first Korean domestic established node processes to support both schematic a
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TSMC Leaders Dr. C.C. Wei and Dr. Mark Liu to Be Honored with 2025 Robert N. Noyce Award for Semiconductor Innovation
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. C.C. Wei, TSMC’s Chairman and CEO, and Dr. Mark Liu, TSMC’s Former Chairman and Former President & Co-CEO, as the 2025 co-recipients of the Robert N. Noyce Award, the semiconductor industry’s highest honor. The award
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Samsung Foundry Lands Tesla AI6 Semiconductor Chip Deal Amid Supply Chain Shift
Samsung Foundry has secured a $16.5 billion agreement with Tesla to produce the automaker’s next-generation AI6 chips at its new $17 billion fabrication plant in Taylor, Texas. The deal, announced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, marks a strategic shift for Tesla’s semiconductor supply chain a
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PANJIT International Launches New Semiconductor Production Line in Philippines, Boosting Global Supply Chain
Taiwan based PANJIT International Inc. has opened a new manufacturing facility in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines, operated by Automated Technology (Philippines) Inc. (ATEC). The production line enhances PANJIT’s backend manufacturing capabilities, increasing operational flexibility and supply
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UCIe Face-Up IP Taped Out by GUC on TSMC N5 for SoIC-X, Targets AI and HPC Applications
Global Unichip Corp. (GUC) has taped out a Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) PHY Face-Up IP on TSMC’s N5 process, designed for integration with TSMC’s SoIC-X technology. The IP, aimed at AI, HPC, xPU, and networking applications, operates at 36Gbps per lane with a bandwidt
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IEEE NMITCON-2025 to Explore Trends in Networks, Multimedia, and Information Technology in Bengaluru
The 3rd IEEE International Conference on Networks, Multimedia, and Information Technology (NMITCON-2025) is set for August 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Bengaluru. Organized in collaboration with the IEEE Bangalore Section, the University of
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India headquartered ESDM company Rapidise Secures $4M to Streamline AIoT Product Development and Production
Napino Tech Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and Teksun Microsys Pvt. Ltd. have established Rapidise Technology Pvt. Ltd. with $4 million in seed funding to focus on the design, engineering, and manufacturing of AI-enabled connected devices. Rapidise operates as an Original Design Manufacturer (OD
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Siemens and UMC Partner to Enhance Semiconductor Design with mPower Technology
Siemens Digital Industries Software has partnered with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a leading global semiconductor foundry, to implement Siemens' mPower software for electromigration (EM) and IR drop analysis. The collaboration enables chip designers to optimize performance and impr
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Emerson and Tata Technologies Collaborate on Advanced Testing Solutions for Next-Generation Mobility
Emerson and Tata Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to develop integrated testing and validation solutions for global OEMs in the automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries. The collaboration combines Emerson’s test and measurement solutions with
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onsemi and Schaeffler Partner on EliteSiC-Based PHEV Traction Inverter for Enhanced EV Performance
onsemi has expanded its collaboration with Schaeffler, a motion technology company, through a new design win featuring onsemi’s next-generation EliteSiC silicon carbide MOSFETs. The technology will power Schaeffler’s traction inverter for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) platf
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Reducing Water Usage in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Water is the world’s best cleaning agent when used wisely. Like any other industry semiconductor fabs use water for cleaning as well as for various other purposes such as cooling. The semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of modern technology, powering device
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RF Semiconductor Market to Hit $69.7 Billion by 2030 Amid 5G, 6G, and Global Supply Chain Shifts
Yole Group has released its inaugural "Status of the RF Industry" report, projecting the global RF semiconductor market to grow from $51.3 billion in 2024 to $69.7 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 4.5%. The growth is driven by advancements in 5G, emerging 6G te
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