Keysight Technologies, Inc., Synopsys, Inc, and Ansys announced a new reference flow for the TSMC N4PRF, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry’s advanced 4 nanometer (nm) radio frequency (RF) FinFET process technology.
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GlobalFoundries Submits Applications for U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding
GlobalFoundries announced today it has applied for U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding, with two full applications submitted to the CHIPS Program Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Synopsys Unveils Industry’s Broadest Portfolio of Automotive-Grade IP on TSMC’s N5A Process Technology
Today, Synopsys, Inc. announced the industry’s broadest portfolio of automotive-grade Interface and Foundation IP for TSMC’s N5A process.
Purdue’s Semiconductor Innovation Ecosystem Grows With CHIPS-funded, Indiana-led Semiconductor Hub With Upcoming Summit
Purdue University continues building momentum as America’s leading university in semiconductors, with a broad range of updates this fall semester.

Semiconductor Supply Chain Problems Running Rampant?
Solutions to mitigate future materials supply vulnerabilities.
SEMI North America Advisory Board Welcomes New Members From Axcelis, Edwards Vacuum, Lam Research and Teradyne
SEMI today announced the election of four new members to the SEMI North America Advisory Board.
Lam Research Supports Youth from 200 Countries to Compete in Pioneering Innovation Challenge Addressing Climate Change
The 2023 FIRST Global Challenge will in a few weeks bring together thousands of teens from across the globe to compete in robotics and collaborate to find renewable energy solutions.
Photo electron Soul Signs Capital and Business Partnership with USHIO
Photo electron Soul Inc., a startup company launched by Nagoya University, announced today that it has raised 730 million yen from a group of general partners led by USHIO INC. and concluded a sole-distributor agreement with USHIO for the semiconductor photocathode e-beam generation systems incorporated into e-beam semiconductor wafer pattern inspection tools.
U.S. Government Awards GlobalFoundries New $3.1 Billion, 10-Year Contract for Secure Chip Manufacturing
With $3.1 billion spending ceiling, new 10-year contract provides U.S. Dept. of Defense an assured supply of securely manufactured semiconductors for use in the nation’s most sensitive applications.
FPT and Silvaco Ink Deal, Advancing Semiconductor Workforce and Business Expansion
FPT Semiconductor, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation (FPT), today announced its partnership with Silvaco, US-based leading provider of TCAD, EDA software, and Design IP, aiming at fostering workforce and business growth in the semiconductor sector.