Powered by digital transformation and other secular technology trends, global semiconductor equipment investments for front end fabs in 2022 are expected to reach nearly US$100 billion to meet soaring demand for electronics after topping a projected $90 billion this year, both new records, SEMI highlighted today in its World Fab Forecast report.
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Sputter Targets & Metals Demand Met with COVID-impacted Lead-times and Costs
Delivery lead-times lengthening and costs spike as Targets Revenues push ahead 8.5% to US$740 Million.
GaN Systems Signs Semiconductor Capacity Agreement with BMW
GaN Systems today announced the signing of a comprehensive Capacity Agreement with BMW Group for GaN Systems’ high-performance, automotive-grade GaN power transistors, which increase the efficiency and power density of critical applications in electric vehicles.
Quantum Materials Cut Closer Than Ever
A new method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision. It could pave the way for faster, more energy-efficient electronics.
Tower Semiconductor Announces Breakthrough LiDAR Technology for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
Tower Semiconductor, the foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, today announced a breakthrough development of LiDAR IC technology designed for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and ultimately self-driving cars.
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3Q21 Earnings Outlooks Bode Well for Most Leading Semi Suppliers
IC Insights’ recently released its compilation of third-quarter sales growth expectations for the top-25 semiconductor…
Ultra-efficient Tech to Power Devices of Tomorrow and Forge Sustainable Energy Future
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a system to transport data using atomically-thin semiconductors in a way that is extremely energy-efficient.
Cloud Energy Deploys Network Using LoRaWAN For Wireless Solar Power System Enabling Effective Energy Monitoring
Semtech Corporation, a supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced its collaboration with Cloud Energy
Sivers Semiconductors Recruits New CFO
Sivers Semiconductors AB today announced that the company has recruited Håkan Rippe as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from September 20.
