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Ex-TSMC Exec Urges Stronger Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation Amid Chip Tariff Threat

If the United States imposes tariffs on Taiwan-made semiconductors, Taiwan should work actively to enhance industrial cooperation with the U.S. to mitigate potential impacts, according to a former executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).

Leveraging Agile Practices in Chip Design for Enhanced Compliance and Reliability

Implementing practices inspired by Agile way or working into chip design processes offers substantial benefits in enhancing compliance and reliability.

How LTE-M Outperforms Other Technologies in Asset Tracking

The choice of connectivity technology plays a decisive role in the success of tracking assets anywhere in the world.

Modeling Techniques to Speed up Simulation and Emulation in Complex Mixed Signal Devices

A new technique yielded a much better filter response, where the current to charge information was well preserved and also reduced filter complexity. This solution leads to less computations and events for the simulator to process, in turn speeding up the simulation.

Foundries in Europe 2024

Europe will be ready to grow again its market share but should maintain the current status quo and still source about 50% of production abroad.

Metal Plating Chemicals on Track for Growth

TECHCET expects 2025 metal plating chemicals to rise to US$1,060 M in 2025, growing 9% over 2024.

Enabling HBM 16H Stacks with Residue-Free Fluxless Active Oxide Removal

Using a plasma-based approach, active oxide removal technology empowers 3D chiplet integration and the HBM devices with fine bump pitch roadmaps and new package architectures.

Non-Profit Alliances Boost Chips in Canada

Government aid is forthcoming, but new immigration rules restrict talent.

2025 Looking Up – Semiconductor Materials Aimed for Growth

TECHCET is anticipating growth of near 8% for the global semiconductor chip manufacturing materials market in 2025.

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