Monthly Archives: September 2024

[News] TSMC Teams up with Ansys and Microsoft to Achieve 10X Faster Silicon Photonics Simulations

With silicon photonics emerging as a key enabler in the AI era, semiconductor giants have been accelerating their deployment in the technology. Now TSMC announces its latest breakthrough. According to a press release, by collaborating with EDA solution provider Ansys, …

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[News] PSMC and Tata Electronics Finalize Partnership on 12-Inch Wafer Fab

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) announced on the 26th that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tata Electronics in New Delhi to collaborate on building India’s first 12-inch wafer fab in Dholera, Gujarat. PSMC will transfer mature process technologies …

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[News] U.S. Official Denies Samsung Layoff Rumors at Taylor, Describing it as Routine Rotations

As rumors indicate that Samsung plans to withdraw personnel from its USD 40 billion Taylor, Texas plant, a recent report by The Korea Herald dismisses the speculation. Citing a local economic development chief, the report notes that construction is on …

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[News] China’s IC Exports Regain Momentum, Amounting to RMB 736 Billion by August

Recently, a report by People’s Daily notes that according to data released by China’s customs authorities, in the first eight months of this year, China’s integrated circuit (IC) exports amounted to RMB 736.04 billion, an increase of 24.8%. IC exports …

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[News] Japan’s Semiconductor Equipment Sales Boom, Hit Record High for January-August This Year

According to a Money DJ report, Japan’s semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales continued to surge, with August sales jumping 20%, marking five consecutive months of double-digit growth and reaching the fifth-highest level on record. Sales for the January-August period hit an …

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