Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 9.6% quarter-over-quarter to 3,010 million square inches in the third quarter of 2023, a 19.5% drop from the 3,741 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.
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This level of performance will allow system designers to use the RA MCUs in applications that previously required microprocessors (MPUs).
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Magnachip Introduces 6th-Generation 600V SJ MOSFET Developed with Cutting-Edge Microfabrication Technology
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US Chip Expansions in Need of Significant Materials Support
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STMicroelectronics’ Dual-Inline Silicon-Carbide Power Modules Offer Versatile Package Configurations for Automotive Applications
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