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The ‘Blank Sheet’ that Delivered Intel’s SoC Design Change
Rethinking chip architecture from the ground up is no small feat. Intel Core Ultra is Intel’s biggest SoC design change in 40 years, and Wilson, a 22-year Intel veteran, says it took a unique team with a massive breadth of expertise.

Deirdre Hanford Appointed as CEO Of Natcast
Natcast announced the appointment of Deirdre Hanford as its founding Chief Executive Officer. The selection of Hanford will enable Natcast to begin operations in earnest in 2024.

Semiconductor Materials Market: Better Things to Come in 2024
The total semiconductor materials market is forecasted to rebound with almost 7% growth in 2024 to reach US$74 billion. This upwards turnaround comes after a contraction of -3.3% in 2023 due
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.

GIST Researchers Investigate Strange Transient Responses of Organic Electrochemical Transistors
Two novel 1,4-dithienylphenylene-based polymers were designed to explore peculiar transient behaviors of organic mixed ionic–electronic conductors.
Micron Appoints Michael Ray as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Ray will report directly to Sanjay Mehrotra, President and CEO of Micron. He will be responsible for Micron’s global legal, compliance and intellectual property functions, comprising a team of lawyers, paralegals and other professionals.
Infineon and GlobalFoundries Extend Long-term Agreement
Infineon Technologies AG and GlobalFoundries (GF) announced a new multi-year agreement on the supply of Infineon’s AURIX™ TC3x 40 nanometer automotive microcontrollers as well as power management and connectivity solutions.

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.