Propelled by 50% share of IDM sales and 64% share of fabless sales, U.S. companies captured 55% of the total worldwide IC market in 2020.
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Intel Steps Up Hiring in Taiwan to Secure Semiconductor Chips Supply Chain for PC Partners
Intel Corporation is ramping up hiring activity globally but more so in Taiwan.
Semiconductor Units Forecast To Exceed 1 Trillion Devices Again in 2021
A 13% increase is expected to lift total semiconductor shipments to a new record high.
Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes Gain Momentum
Total O-S-D sales set a record high in 2020 despite the Covid-19 virus crisis wrecking the global economy. In a 2021 rebound, optoelectronics is expected to join sensors/actuators and discretes in strong growth.
Mid-Infrared Optical Metrology for High Aspect Ratio Holes in 3D NAND Manufacturing
Infrared critical dimension metrology (IRCD) addresses the shortcomings of conventional ultraviolet to near-infrared OCD in channel hole etch high-fidelity z-profile and amorphous carbon hardmask etch BCD metrology.
TSMC’s Technology Roadmap
Mark Liu, Chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), provided detailed insights into the company’s technology roadmap at the recent International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC). He waved off the suggestion that device technology improvements are slowing down.
New Drivers Propelling Semis, Equipment, IP
The shortage of semiconductors won’t be easy to solve, with some equipment lead times stretching out several years, said VLSI Research CEO Dan Hutcheson at a SEMI event.
Semiconductor Materials Supply-Chain Shortages
TECHCET CA LLC’s prediction of a wet chemical supply fallout is materializing.
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Intel Launches ‘IDM 2.0’ Strategy, Including Two New U.S. Fabs and Foundry Services
Intel’s new CEO Pat Gelsinger announced significant manufacturing expansion plans, starting with an estimated $20 billion investment to build two new factories fabs in Arizona. He also announced Intel’s plans to become a major provider of foundry capacity in the U.S. and Europe to serve customers globally.
