Researchers developed a novel optoelectronic memory device that addresses the issues of conventional floating-gate nonvolatile memory devices.
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SEMI University Launches In-Person Courses to Help Semiconductor Industry Workforce Build Skills
Aiming to help the global semiconductor workforce expand its skills to address the talent gap, SEMI today announced the expansion of the SEMI University learning platform to include in-person trainings.
Everspin Technologies Unveils PERSYST
Everspin Technologies, Inc. announced today the new brand name PERSYST for its persistent memory product family.

TSMC Awarded $6.6B in CHIPS and Science Act Funding for Investments in Arizona Fabs
TSMC announces 2nm technology at second fab and a new third fab to produce 2nm or more advanced chips.
Microchip Technology Expands Partnership with TSMC
Microchip Technology announced it has expanded its partnership with TSMC, to enable a specialized 40nm manufacturing capacity at Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

$6.6 Billion in Subsidies to TSMC Won’t Fix Deep Market Structure Issues In Semiconductor Industry
In response to news that the Biden administration has directed $6.6 billion in subsidies to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC) Arizona subsidiary, as part of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
U.S. Department of Commerce Receives Over 160 Concept Plans for CHIPS for America Funding
Projects to play vital role in strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 16.3% Year-to-Year in February
Year-to-year market growth in February is largest since May 2022; worldwide chip sales decrease 3.1% month-to-month.
sureCore Announces Low Power Memory Compiler for 16nm FinFET
sureCore, the low power embedded memory specialist, has announced the availability of its PowerMiser, ultra-low, dynamic power memory compiler in 16nm.

Semiconductor Metal Plating Chemicals to Top $1 Billion
TECHCET is forecasting Metal Plating Chemicals to grow 7% in 2024, to reach over $1 billion.