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Brewer Science Unveils Innovative Smart Warehouse Monitor System at IWLA Industry Event
Brewer Science, Inc
EV DC charging: the SiC revolution
YOLE Group
STMicroelectronics' 40V industrial and automotive linear regulators combine efficiency with flexibility
STMicroelectronics
SEMI Applauds CHIPS Program Office Progress to Diversify U.S. Semiconductor Industry Workforce
SEMI
SEMI Applauds U.S. CHIPS Act Award for Samsung Electronics Facilities to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chain
SEMI
Herman Itzkowiitz joins MCL as Chief Technology Officer
MicroCircuit Laboratories LLC
AP&S Establishes Site in the USA
AP&S
QP Technologies™ Achieves ANSI/ESD S20.20 Certification
QP Technologies
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What Works Best For Chiplets
Chiplets, a promising approach in semiconductor design, raise questions about optimal integration methods. While fan-out wafer level packaging shows potential for efficiency, challenges persist in standardization & cost-effectiveness, shaping the future of chiplet adoption.
Semiconductor Engineering
Advanced Packaging Design For Heterogeneous Integration
Innovative advanced packaging techniques enable seamless integration of diverse components in semiconductor devices, revolutionizing performance and efficiency. This evolution heralds a new era in electronics, driving forward breakthroughs in heterogeneous integration for enhanced functionality and miniaturization.
Semiconductor Engineering
Targeted Sample Preparation for Deeply Buried ROI in Advanced Packages
A new sample preparation technique for fault isolation of advanced packages, using correlated, high-resolution 3D X-ray microscopy and a LaserFIB to pinpoint, isolate and open a 20 µm wirebond without damage to adjacent wires.
Technical Paper
TSMC says global tech recovery 'not fast enough' despite AI boom
TSMC, a leading chipmaker, faces a milder-than-expected recovery in smartphone and PC markets, hindering global semiconductor growth for 2024 despite strong demand for AI computing. CEO C.C. Wei remains cautious amidst macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Nikkei Asia
TSMC bullish on demand for AI
TSMC foresees a remarkable rise in AI server chip revenue, expecting a doubling this year and 50% compound annual growth over five years. CEO C.C. Wei underscores TSMC's vital role in addressing AI needs and advancing 4nm, 3nm, and 2nm technologies amid capacity constraints.
Taipei Times
Neuchips Driving AI Innovations in Inferencing
In 2023, the global semiconductor market faced challenges with sales dropping 8.2%, largely due to a 37% decline in memory sector revenue. However, the AI sector surged, with $53.4 billion in revenue, expected to drive recovery, led by innovations like Neuchips' award-winning N3000.
EE Times
Apprenticeships Aim to Meet Texas Chip Sector Talent Demands
Texas chip sector launches apprenticeships to address talent needs. Program offers hands-on training in semiconductor manufacturing, targeting students and workers. Aim is to bridge skill gap and bolster workforce in booming semiconductor industry, crucial for state's economy.
EE Times
Is Biden right that you don't need a college degree to make $110,000 in the semiconductor field?
President Biden asserts semiconductor industry jobs pay an average of $110,000 without needing a college degree, promoting US competitiveness. However, data suggests those without degrees typically earn less, with $170,000 being the industry average. Biden's claim is rated Mostly False.
Austin American Statesman
After chip breakthrough, Huawei launches fresh lineup of phones to challenge Apple in China
Huawei disrupts the Chinese smartphone market with the launch of its Pura 70 series, aiming squarely at Apple's dominance. The new line boasts advanced features, signaling a fierce rivalry in the tech landscape.
CNBC
Electromigration Concerns Grow In Advanced Packages
Electromigration concerns escalate in advanced semiconductor packaging, driven by increased power density and shrinking feature sizes. Industry experts emphasize urgent attention to design and material innovations to mitigate potential reliability risks in next-gen electronic devices.
Semiconductor Engineering
Micron set to get $6.1 bln in chip grants from US
Micron Technology is poised to receive $6 billion in chip grants from the U.S., as reported by Bloomberg. The funding aims to bolster domestic semiconductor production amid global supply chain concerns and technological competition.
Reuters
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