We are seeing several issues affecting the semiconductor industry as we enter the new year with geopolitical volatility and ...

Summary TSMC and its smaller rivals are driving a projected 20% chip foundry growth in 2025, fueled by AI demand. Advanced nodes (5/4 nm, 3 nm) maintain high utilization, while mature nodes lag. TSMC ...

By developing powerful, low-cost models despite U.S. restrictions, the startup has fueled AI adoption across industries, positioning China as a formidable alternative AI provider globally.

Summary TSMC expects first-quarter revenue to hit the lower end of its forecast after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan caused NT$5.3 billion ($161.4 million) in losses. Despite wafer scrappage, ...

Summary Trump’s proposed tariffs on Taiwan-made chips aim to boost U.S. manufacturing but could backfire, experts warn. While Taiwan may counter with trade adjustments and investments, U.S. firms like ...

Summary Powerchip's 2015 deal with Hefei backfired as its Chinese foundry, Nexchip, emerged as a major rival in legacy chips. Backed by Beijin ...

Semiconductor giant Amkor to triple capacity at Vietnam factory: Summary Amkor Technology Vietnam seeks approval to triple its factory’s annual capacity from 1.2 billion to 3.6 ...

Researchers from Lam Research, the University of Colorado Boulder, and PPPL significantly boosted cryogenic reactive ion etching for 3D NAND by using hydrogen fluoride plasma, doubling the etch rate.

Summary Fraunhofer’s “White House of Microelectronics Packaging” in Dresden has led 3D integration research for 15 years. It pioneered Cu TSV, wafer-level packaging, and AI-driven chiplet technology.

This paper studies board level reliability for surface mount devices during thermal cycling, while specifying failure modes and locations. Failure modes are characterized using thermal warpage and ...

LQDX and Arizona State University Sign Semiconductor Packaging Collaboration Agreement: Summary LQDX Inc. has expanded its partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to advan ...

Summary MediaTek forecasts up to 10% revenue growth this quarter, driven by China's economic stimulus and tariff-related demand shifts. The ...