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China to assert state control over rare-earth metals |
7/3/2024 |
China plans to take state ownership in October of its rare-earth materials used in semiconductor production, covering the entire supply chain from mining to export. The move aims to secure national interests amid a trade war with the US, and China emphasizes the regulation's principles of sustainability, innovation and safety.
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TSMC to boost 2nm tech spend to rival Samsung |
7/3/2024 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to increase its investment next year and expand its 2-nanometer semiconductor production capacity, sources say, as competition with Samsung Electronics grows. TSMC's capital expenditure for 2025 will likely range from $32 billion to $36 billion, according to sources
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Kioxia aims for 1,000-layer 3D NAND flash by 2027 |
7/2/2024 |
Kioxia wants to achieve 1,000 layers of 3D NAND flash by 2027, a significant boost to SSD densities. Technical challenges persist, including management of signal noise and the need to shrink NAND cells.
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