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| HBM Bit Supply Projected to Soar by 105% in 2024 |
8/22/2023 |
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TrendForce's current production plans from suppliers indicate a remarkable 105% annual increase in HBM bit supply by 2024. However, due to the time required for TSV expansion, which encompasses equipment delivery and testing (nine to 12 months), the majority of HBM capacity is expected to materialize by the second quarter of 2024.
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| Arm to go NASDAQ IPO |
8/21/2023 |
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This IPO will split underwriter fees evenly among the four banks leading its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
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| Global IC Industry on Track for 2024 Recovery |
8/21/2023 |
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In the third quarter (Q3 2023), electronics sales are projected to post healthy quarter-on-quarter growth of 10%, while memory IC sales are expected to log double-digit growth for the first time since the downturn started in Q3 2022. Logic IC sales are predicted to remain stable and improve as demand gradually recovers.
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| global semiconductor industry appears to begin recovery in 2024 |
8/18/2023 |
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In the third quarter (Q3 2023), electronics sales are projected to post healthy quarter-on-quarter growth of 10%, while memory IC sales are expected to log double-digit growth for the first time since the downturn started in Q3 2022. Logic IC sales are predicted to remain stable and improve as demand gradually recovers.
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| Nordic Semiconductor to Acquire Atlazo |
8/18/2023 |
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The acquisition will further strengthen Nordic’s leading position in the development of low-power products and solutions for IoT and accelerate ongoing strategically important development initiatives.
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| China is 5 generations behind in Semiconductor processing |
8/16/2023 |
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From 2019 to the present, both the Trump and Biden administrations have implemented 15 rounds of semiconductor-related restrictions, all aimed at curbing the advancement of China's semiconductor industry. This includes measures to maintain at least a five-generation gap between China's chip manufacturing technology and that of foreign countries, including the 14-nanometer process
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| Judge Okay'd Apple to sue Rivos |
8/16/2023 |
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US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose said Apple had “sufficiently identified” a trade secret and alleged “sufficient harm” by three former employees. The judge rejected requests to dismiss a Defend Trade Secrets act claim against three former Apple employees as well as a breach of contract claim against five.
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| University of Arkansas to construct new chip prototype line |
8/15/2023 |
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“This new semiconductor research and fabrication facility will enable the government, businesses of all sizes, and universities to prototype in silicon carbide, introducing a capability that does not presently exist in the U.S.”
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| Apple might have M3 shortage resolved |
8/15/2023 |
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It seems that Apple managed to secure TSMC’s entire stock of 3nm chips for a full year, according to Wccftech, who reports that these 3nm chipsets “will be found in various devices, starting with the A17 Bionic for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, followed by the M3.”
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| Artery offers MCU for automotive applications |
8/15/2023 |
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The AT32A403A series is suitable for automotive body control, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), car audio & video, automotive battery management system (BMS) and other automotive applications.
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