Sivers Wireless and more than 85 organizations from across the Northeast region of the United States have submitted a proposal to the US federal government to create the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition.
Semiconductors
Gartner Says Top 10 Semiconductor Buyers Decreased Chip Spending by 7.6% in 2022
The top 10 global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) decreased their chip spending by 7.6% and accounted for 37.2% of the total market in 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc.
Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 5.2% Month-to-Month in January
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $41.3 billion during the month of January 2023.
RFMW Expands European Presence With Acquisition
RFMW, a specialized distributor of RF and microwave products, today announced the intention to acquire MRC Gigacomp (MRCG) and MRC Components (MRCC) in Germany.
Boston Semi Equipment Receives Follow-On Order for Multiple High-Voltage Zeus Handlers
Boston Semi Equipment (BSE) today announced that it has received a follow-on order for multiple Zeus gravity handlers for high-voltage device testing.
Draper Opens New Office in Indiana
The office in WestGate@Crane Technology Park will support Microelectronics R&D, strategic programs for the Defense Department and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division.
onsemi Commits to the Science Based Targets Initiative
onsemi today announced it has committed to the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).
Graphene Quantum Dots Show Promise as Novel Magnetic Field Sensors
Physicists found that speeding electrons trapped in circular loops in graphene quantum dots are highly sensitive to external magnetic fields.

Semiconductor Lithography Materials Trending Upwards
2023 economic slowdown to cause a short-term dip on photoresists & ancillaries.
Alphawave Semi Opens Ottawa Office
Located in the Kanata North technology park, the new office provides more than 20,000 square feet of working space with over 4,000 square feet of laboratory space for its controller, SerDes, and optical engineering teams.