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US Investment Accelerator seeks to revamp CHIPS deals 4/8/2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the US Investment Accelerator, aiming to negotiate better deals under the CHIPS and Science Act. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will oversee the initiative, which could alter environmental protections and increase private contributions for fab construction.
American Battery reports production milestone, land sale 4/8/2025
American Battery said it has reached key recycling milestones and plans to sell 12 acres of property for $6.75 million to help fund the next phase of producing battery-grade critical minerals.
UMC Inaugurates New Fab in Singapore 4/7/2025
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.
Trump Warns Foreign Chip Makers: Your Tariffs Are 'Starting Very Soon' 4/7/2025
Semiconductors are exempt under Trump's initial round of reciprocal tariffs, but not for long, the president tells reporters on Air Force One today.
Low-Power Bluetooth SoC Fits Automotive Applications 4/7/2025
The Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 chip, developed by Renesas, not only cuts power consumption, but it helps lower an EV’s weight by eliminating sensor wires.
Intel, TSMC plan US manufacturing JV 4/7/2025
Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate Intel's US fabs, with TSMC owning 20%, according to The Information. The US government is said to have influenced the deal to stabilize Intel amid operational challenges.
Aluminum cans, beer imports subject to 25% tariffs 4/4/2025
The higher costs will get passed down to consumers, according to several trade associations. The Consumer Brands Association calls for the administration to “fine-tune their approach.”
Russian spy infiltrates ASML and NXP to steal technical data necessary to build 28nm-capable fabs 4/4/2025
German A. is accused of supplying Russia with confidential technical materials from ASML, GlobalFoundries, NXP, TSMC, and GlobalFoundries, including semiconductor production manuals and various chipmaking machines. The investigators reportedly found that he obtained 105 internal documents from ASML and 88 files related to TSMC.
AMD closes ZT Systems acquisition, eyes end-to-end AI offerings 4/4/2025
CEO Lisa Su says the deal addresses the need for comprehensive AI solutions, integrating hardware, software and systems. Former ZT executives Frank Zhang and Doug Huang have joined AMD to lead manufacturing divestiture and data center platform engineering.
Taiwan tariff to spare semiconductors 4/4/2025
The White House has clarified that a 32% import tariff on Taiwan will not apply to semiconductors. News of the tariff initially caused concern for companies such as Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Advanced Micro Devices, which rely on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co
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.
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