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China’s First “100% Localized” Server Makes Its Debut 4/3/2025
China's Loongson Has Managed To Develop Industry's First In-House Server, Featuring a Native Interconnect Technology as Well
Altera starts production shipments of the Agilex 7 FPGA M-series 4/3/2025
Altera has begun production shipments of the Agilex 7 FPGA M-series, which includes integrated high-bandwidth memory and DDR5 and LPDDR5 support. The field-programmable gate array, which offers over 3.8 million logic elements, is designed for applications requiring high performance and memory bandwidth, such as AI, 5G infrastructure and data centers.
Intel CEO Tan sees equal priority on both design and foundry 4/3/2025
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has affirmed a commitment to maintaining Intel's dual focus on chip design and foundry services, addressing concerns about potential changes. Tan highlighted plans for domestic production in line with government initiatives, discussed product milestones and outlined plans to retain and recruit top engineering talent.
US may target CHIPS Act grants to up investments 4/3/2025
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is considering withholding CHIPS and Science Act grants to encourage major chipmakers to invest more in US manufacturing, Bloomberg reports. Lutnick might also expand a 25% tax credit under the act, which would require approval by Congress. President Donald Trump has been critical of the CHIPS Act and signed an executive order to boost corporate investment in the US. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are among the chipmakers that are unsure about the receiving the subsidies
AMD Completes ZT Systems Acquisition 4/2/2025
The acquisition will accelerate the design and deployment of AMD-powered AI infrastructure at scale optimized for the cloud.
UMC Inaugurates New Fab in Singapore 4/2/2025
The new facility is equipped for manufacturing with UMC's 22nm and 28nm solutions – the most advanced foundry processes currently in Singapore's semiconductor sector.
Japan's Rapidus begins test production of 2nm chips 4/2/2025
Rapidus, a Japanese state-backed semiconductor company, has started test production of next-generation chips, aiming to mass-produce 2-nanometer semiconductors by 2027. The initiative, supported by $11.5 billion in government funding, seeks to reduce Japan's reliance on foreign technology. Rapidus used ASML Holding's extreme ultraviolet lithography for the first time; test chips are expected by July.
GlobalFoundries eyes merger with UMC 4/2/2025
GlobalFoundries is considering a merger with United Microelectronics Corp. to strengthen its position in mature and specialty process technologies, according to reports. The "Project Ultron" initiative reportedly aims to develop a major player in chip production but faces regulatory, financial and political hurdles. UMC has denied the reports.
Bill Gates Says Humans Won't Be Needed for 'Most Things' in the AI Age 4/1/2025
The Microsoft founder thinks health care, mental health, and teaching jobs could be ripe for AI-based disruption.
Inside Trump’s ambitious — and perilous — push to unleash US minerals 4/1/2025
President Donald Trump is moving to open more of the nation to mineral mining and processing. Conservationist groups are girding for a fight.
Apple M6 Chip to Feature Built-In Modem for Macs by 2027 4/1/2025
Apple has started designing the M6 chip, set for a 2027 release, which will feature an in-house cellular modem for Macs, according to reports. This move aims to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, whose chips are used in current Macs.
TI touts isolated modulators for precise motor control 4/1/2025
Texas Instruments has unveiled what it says are the first fully functional isolated modulators, aimed at enhancing precision motor control in compact robotics.
Google's Travel Search Can Now Track Hotel Prices 3/31/2025
" Google says in a blog post. "Our systems will account for the filters you've selected, like star rating or beach access, as well as the specific area you're viewing on the map."
Cleveland-Cliffs lays off more than 1,200 workers as tariffs hit demand 3/31/2025
A number of North American steel manufacturers are struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.
12-channel LED driver targets automotive lighting 3/31/2025
Nexperia has unveiled the AEC-Q100-qualified NEX13120FPC-Q100, a 12-channel LED driver designed for automotive lighting applications. The driver supports ASIL-B compliance and features a low dropout voltage, reducing operating temperatures by 5 C. It offers phase-shift pulse width modulation dimming and can handle data rates up to 2 megabits per second.
Intel board to lose 3 members, gain more tech focus 3/31/2025
More microelectronics, fewer healthcare professionals in Intel's board.
Smaller Surface PCs may arrive soon with Snapdragon chips inside 3/28/2025
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new line of smaller Surface devices, including a Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop, potentially in alignment with its 50th anniversary. It is speculated the 12-inch devices will feature Snapdragon chips, maintaining Microsoft's use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X platform for consumer products.
Broadcom, Astera tackle PCIe 6.0 complexity for AI 3/28/2025
Broadcom and Astera Labs are addressing the complexities of PCIe 6.0, which is driven by AI workloads. Broadcom has introduced a PCIe 6.0 portfolio, including an Interop Development Platform, and is collaborating with Micron and Teledyne LeCroy. Astera Labs has expanded its Cloud-Scale Interop Lab to test Scorpio Smart Fabric switches.
India Readies First Indigenous Semiconductor Chip for Production by 2025 3/28/2025
By 2025, the first "Made in India" semiconductor chip would be ready for production.
US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars 3/28/2025
The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Strong DRAM HBM Demand Propels Chip Equipment Manufacturers’ 2024 Revenue 3/27/2025
Net revenue of the top five IC equipment manufacturers increased by 8% YoY, with strong growth coming from both systems and service segments.
Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-hee Dies of Heart Attack at 63 3/27/2025
The executive at the consumer electronics giant had just named a co-CEO to join him a week before his death.
Foundry 2.0 to grow 11% this year 3/27/2025
The Foundry 2.0 market — defined as encompassing foundry, non-memory IDM, OSAT, and photomask making —is projected to reach a market size of $298 billion in 2025, with year-over-year growth of 11%.
Russian Hackers Are Trying to Break Into Signal Chats 3/27/2025
Days before we learned about the 'war plans' Signal chat, the Pentagon sends a department-wide email warning that Russian hackers are exploiting Signal's 'linked devices' feature.
Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing 3/26/2025
The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.
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