Chip technology
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Suchi Semicon Targets 150000 Chips Daily in Phase One of Production Gujarat-based semiconductor packaging company Suchi Semicon is set to begin commercial production this month with an ambitious target of producing and packaging 150000 chips per day. This initiative marks the company’s entry into large-scale chip production as it aims to ramp up its capabilities over the next few months. According to Ashok Mehta, Managing Director of… |
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NVIDIA Partners with Top Manufacturers to build American-based AI Supercomputers for First Time NVIDIA has announced plans to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely within the United States. The company is partnering with established manufacturers to design and build new facilities that will produce and test NVIDIA Blackwell chips in Arizona. This marks a significant step in localizing production and strengthening the supply chain for AI infrastructure. … |
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Government of India Launches Ambitious Nationwide Initiative to Democratize Indigenous Semiconductor Chip Design India’s semiconductor ecosystem is poised for significant growth following a series of initiatives announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The government is working closely with over 300 organizations including 250 academic institutions and 65 start-ups to create a robust infrastructure for chip design. These efforts form part of the… |
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Trasna Acquires u-blox Cellular IoT Module Business for Strategic Focus Shift u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless communication technologies has signed an agreement to transfer its cellular IoT module business to Trasna, a semiconductor and IoT solutions provider. In this transaction, u-blox will transfer its cellular module technology. This transfer includes intellectual property, workforce, sites and product portfolio. The… |
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Braemac Partners with MediaTek to Expand IoT and Genio SoC Distribution Braemac, a global semiconductor distributor has announced a partnership with MediaTek to expand the distribution of MediaTek’s Genio and IoT development platforms in Australia and New Zealand. This move is planned to meet the growing demand for smart and IoT-enabled devices in the region. The collaboration brings together Braemac’s strong market presence and MediaTek… |
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Unicorn India Ventures Invests INR 10 Cr in Netrasemi Kerala-based semiconductor startup Netrasemi has successfully raised INR 10 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. Established in 2020 by Jyothis Indirabhai, Sreejith Varma and Deepa Geetha, the startup focuses on building advanced system-on-chip (SoC) solutions designed for the growing needs of Edge AI applications in smart Internet of… |
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US Directs TSMC to Suspend Advanced Chip Exports to China The United States directs Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to stop supplying its advanced 7-nanometer and smaller chips to Chinese customers starting November 11. This directive, communicated by the US Department of Commerce through a direct “is informed” letter, is focused on reducing China’s access to chips vital for artificial intelligence (AI)… |
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OpenAI Collaborates with Broadcom on Custom AI Chip Development OpenAI's collaboration with Broadcom and TSMC signifies a shift towards custom AI chips, with Broadcom shares closing up 4.2% to $179.24 in New York trading on Tuesday. In a significant step towards reducing reliance on external suppliers, OpenAI has partnered with Broadcom to develop its first custom in-house AI chip. This… |
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Transforming India's Semiconductor Landscape: Ashwini Vaishnaw on 25+ Approved Initiatives Driving Memory Chips, SoC Designs and a Robust Policy Framework Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights India's rapid rise as a global semiconductor hub, driven by strong government initiatives, a skilled workforce and advancing manufacturing capabilities. Key projects, including Micron’s facility, are set to begin production by 2025, strengthening India’s leadership in chip design and innovation.
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Apple's USD 12 Billion Chip Deal with Micron and Tata Could Transform India's Semiconductor Landscape This deal is significant as it marks a huge shift in Apple’s global supply chain, with the tech giant projected to move 26 percent of its iPhone production to India by 2026. If successful, this deal would bring a significant business boost to Indian companies, propelling them into the fast lane of the global tech supply chain. Apple… |
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L&T Invests USD 300 Million to Launch Fabless Chip Firm, Focusing on Power and RF Semiconductor Over the next three years, L&T plans to design 15 semiconductor products, focusing on power chips, radio-frequency semiconductors, and mixed-signal integrated circuits, which are essential for a wide range of electronics. The company expects to begin sales by 2027 and expand its workforce of 250 chip designers to 500 by the end of 2024. … |
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India set to Advance Global Semiconductor Ambitions with Major Incentive Package and Strategic US Partnership Akash Tripathi, ISM’s CEO, revealed the upcoming incentive package at a press conference, noting that the new incentives will even cover component manufacturers - something new in India’s semiconductor policy. Tripathi highlighted that 20 new proposals, including plans for full-scale fabrication plants, assembly, testing, and packaging facilities, are under… |
