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| Qualcomm' no longer interest in Intel acquisition |
11/29/2024 |
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Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel has diminished, according to sources, who point to the complexities of such a deal, including Intel's $50 billion debt and potential regulatory hurdles. Qualcomm had initially considered the acquisition following Intel's disappointing earnings report and restructuring efforts, sources say.
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| Intel to close$8B CHIPS Act grant for factory projects |
11/29/2024 |
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Intel is nearing a deal with the US government for an $8 billion grant to boost its factory-building efforts in four states. The previously announced grant was reportedly reduced by around $500 million because Intel was previously awarded up to $3 billion for secure facilities designed to produce microchips for US military and intelligence. Funds will be disbursed to Intel at various milestones, with at least $1 billion coming later this year.
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| WD’s David Goeckeler Elected Chair of SIA |
11/26/2024 |
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Western Digital CEO David Goeckeler has been elected Chair of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.
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| TSMC's says 1.6nm node to be production ready in late 2026 — roadmap remains on track |
11/25/2024 |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says mass production of chips using the N2, or 2-nanometer technology, will begin late next year, followed by the A16, or 1.6nm process, in late 2026. The A16 process, which includes a backside power delivery network, is aimed at data center AI processors, while the N2P and N2X processes target client devices and high-performance central processing units, respectively.
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| Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution |
11/25/2024 |
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Rivian has signed a five-year battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution Arizona, according to an announcement Nov. 8. Rivian expects the deal will help trim sourcing and production costs, further reduce battery weight, enhance energy storage and improve battery pack assembly processing by 45%, according to a shareholder letter.
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| TI sets plan to boost in-house manufacturing |
11/21/2024 |
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Texas Instruments will increase in-house manufacturing to 95% by 2030, tripling manufacturing capacity and building new fabs and assembly locations, says Stefan Bruder, TI's president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company has increased direct sales to 70% via its website and API and is focusing on AI and gallium nitride
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| Space-grade NOR flash for FPGA configuration |
11/20/2024 |
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“The device offers a 133MHz quad serial peripheral interface and the highest density, radiation and single-event effects performance available in a QML-qualified non-volatile memory for use with space-grade FPGAs and microprocessors,”
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