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

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 ...

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 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 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 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.

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

But Smaller Chip Firms See it as a Force Multiplier: Summary DeepSeek's open-source AI model disrupts the U.S.-led AI landscape, cutting ...

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