Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s smallest, 14-nanometer (nm), DRAM based on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology.
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New Study from StrategyR Highlights a $58.7 Billion Global Market for FinFET Technology by 2026
A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) a market research company, today released its report titled “FinFET Technology – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”.
Samsung Foundry Innovations Power the Future of Big Data, AI/ML and Smart, Connected Devices
Samsung Electronics today unveiled plans for continuous process technology migration to 3- and 2-nanometer (nm) based on the company’s Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor structure at its 5th annual Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) 2021.
High-Precision Voltage Reference IC Provides Very-Low Drift for Extended-Temperature Automotive Applications
Extended-temperature-range voltage reference ICs for automotive and industrial applications require low drift, high reliability and high performance.
Cadence Accelerates System Innovation with Breakthrough Integrity 3D-IC Platform
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced the delivery of the Cadence Integrity 3D-IC platform, the industry’s first comprehensive, high-capacity 3D-IC platform that integrates 3D design planning, implementation and system analysis in a single, unified cockpit.
Robust Isolated SiC Gate Driver from STMicroelectronics Saves Space in Narrow SO-8 Package
STMicroelectronics’ STGAP2SiCSN single-channel gate driver, optimized to control silicon-carbide MOSFETs, comes in a space-saving narrow-body SO-8 package and delivers robust performance with accurate PWM control.
Data Center Power Market: Top Trends Propelling the Industry Demand Through 2026
According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the global data center power market size is set to register a significant growth during the forecast timeframe.
General Motors and Wolfspeed Forge Strategic Supplier Agreement to Leverage Silicon Carbide for GM’s Future Electric Vehicle Programs
Today, General Motors and Wolfspeed, Inc. announced a strategic supplier agreement to develop and provide silicon carbide power device solutions for GM’s future electric vehicle programs. Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide devices will enable GM to install more efficient EV propulsion systems that will extend the range of its rapidly expanding EV portfolio.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 29.7% Year-to-Year, 3.3% Month-to-Month in August
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $47.2 billion in the month of August 2021, an increase of 29.7% over the August 2020 total of $36.4 billion and 3.3% more than the July 2021 total of $45.7 billion.