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Demand for AI-Optimized Chipsets to Spur Requirements for Hybrid Bonding
Compared with other methods, hybrid bonding offers inherent advantages in high-density IO (input- output), reduced parasitic delay, shorter height and improved thermal performance.

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 5.3% Year-to-Year in November
November marks first month of year-to-year market growth in over a year; worldwide chip sales increase 2.9% month-to-month.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $35 Million to Accelerate the Growth of Florida’s Semiconductor Industry
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that more than $35 million in funding from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program will be allocated to Florida school districts and Florida College System institutions to create or expand semiconductor-related instructional programs for students.
Dr. Naveed Sherwani Joins Spirit Electronics ASIC Program
Spirit Electronics, a renowned distributor and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider in Aerospace and Defense high-reliability, value-added components, welcomed semiconductor veteran Dr. Naveed Sherwani to the Spirit team in support of Spirit’s ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) product enablement programs.
Quantum Sensors Market Poised for Explosive Growth, Projected to Hit US$ 850.6 Million by 2033
Growing emphasis on quantum sensor commercialization, particularly in North America’s medical sector, is driving increased demand and creating lucrative market prospects for device suppliers.
ITRI and TSMC Collaborate on Advancing High-Speed Computing with SOT-MRAM
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has joined forces with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for pioneering research into the development of a spin-orbit-torque magnetic random-access memory (SOT-MRAM) array chip.
Chiplets Market to Reach USD 107.0 Billion by 2033; Amid Rising Demand for Advanced Semiconductor Solutions
The ability of chiplets to efficiently handle complex computations while being energy-efficient makes them highly suitable for advanced computing tasks.
Amkor and GlobalFoundries Cut Ribbon on Strategic Cooperation in Portugal
Partnership to strengthen European automotive supply chain and expand services for global customers.
SEMI ISS Europe 2024 to Spotlight European Chips Act With Focus on Innovation and Supply Chain Resilience
Leading analysts, economists, policymakers and technologists will gather at the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024, March 6-8 in Vienna, Austria, for insights into the latest trends and innovations shaping the global semiconductor industry.