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| Synopsys, Rapidus cut IC design cycle with new method |
12/12/2024 |
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Rapidus and Synopsys unveiled a method to shorten the IC design cycle by modeling process sensitivity and variation -- reducing requirements for recharacterization and accelerating project execution. The collaboration leverages Synopsys' AI-driven electronic design automation suite and supports Rapidus' 2-nanometer gate-all-around process.
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| TI chips discovered in Russian weapons |
12/11/2024 |
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Despite US sanctions, Russian weapons in Ukraine have been found to contain Texas Instruments chips, according to Bloomberg. Russia reportedly uses third-party intermediaries to acquire these semiconductors, often routing them through multiple countries to evade detection. Texas Instruments and the US government are said to be looking for ways to combat the unauthorized use.
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| Microchip to shutter Arizona fab |
12/10/2024 |
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“With inventory levels high and having ample capacity in place, we have decided to shut down our IMG_0560-150x150.webpTempe wafer fabrication facility that we refer to as Fab 2,” says CEO, formerly Chairman,
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| Apple Plans Three-Year Modem Rollout in Bid to Top Qualcomm |
12/10/2024 |
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Apple reportedly plans to introduce its in-house cellular modem chips next spring, starting with the iPhone SE, aiming to replace Qualcomm components by 2027, according to sources. The first modem, code-named Sinope, will not match Qualcomm's latest technology but will be integrated with Apple processors to improve power efficiency and support for satellite networks. The companies are not commenting.
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| DocMemory |
12/9/2024 |
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AT&T aims to retire a majority of its old-school copper networks by 2029, which will involve moving users to wireless, fiber, and even satellite technology. But there's one big holdout.
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| .Qorvo Talks Multi-Protocol Wireless SoCs for Matter and Smart Homes |
12/9/2024 |
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Qorvo has released a multi-protocol system-on-chip for smart homes that supports Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy and Zigbee. The SoC, based on the ConcurrentConnect platform, offers high RF performance, reliability and enhanced security with PSA Certified Level 2. It is particularly suited for low-power applications, boasting a sleep current of less than 1 microampere.
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| TSMC, Nvidia discuss AI chip production in Ariz. |
12/9/2024 |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is in talks with Nvidia to produce Blackwell AI chips at TSMC's new Arizona plant, which is set to begin volume production in 2025, sources say. The chips, currently made in Taiwan, will still require packaging in Taiwan because of a lack of chip-on-wafer-on-substrate capacity in Arizona.
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| Intel’s 18A on-track for production ramp next year |
12/6/2024 |
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“There’s nothing fundamentally challenging on this node now, it is about going through the remaining yield challenges, defect density challenges,” said Chandrasekaran, who joined Intel from Micron in July.
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| Intel evaluates external candidates for next CEO |
12/5/2024 |
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Intel is considering external candidates for CEO after the departure of Pat Gelsinger, sources say. Former board member Lip-Bu Tan and Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy are among those approached in the early stages.
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| Microchip closing Ariz. fab amid slowing auto orders |
12/4/2024 |
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Microchip Technology plans to close its Tempe, Ariz., wafer fabrication facility by the third quarter of next year as automotive orders slow and inventory levels remain high. Products from Fab 2 will be moved to plants in Colorado and Oregon. The closure is expected to save $90 million annually.
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| Global Smartphone Market Forecast to Grow 6% in 2024 |
12/4/2024 |
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Global smartphone shipments are forecast to grow by 6.2% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024 to 1.24 billion units, according to the latest International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is fueled by pent-up demand for device upgrades. While 2024 marks a strong rebound,
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