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TSMC Brings Advanced Chip Design to Munich as Europe Chases AI Edge Plans to establish a chip design centre in Munich, Germany, were announced by TSMC, the world’s largest contract semiconductor foundry. The new facility is intended to support European clients in developing high-performance, high-density, and energy-efficient integrated circuits. According to Paul de Bot, President of TSMC Europe, the Munich Design Centre intends to focus on design… |
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Nvidia Adapts to US Sanctions with Modest Blackwell AI Chip for Chinese Market Responding to the intensified U.S. export restrictions, Nvidia is preparing to launch a new GPU based on its Blackwell architecture, targeting the Chinese market. Mass production of the chip is reported to begin as early as June 2025. The expected price, between $6,500 and $8,000, is significantly lower than that of the H20 model, the previous standard offering, which ranged between $10,000… |
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TSMC Declines India’s Factory Proposal as Nation Launches 3nm Chip Design Centers Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the global leader in semiconductor fabrication, rejected invitations to set up foundries in India, Singapore, and Qatar. Although the company did not share reasons, analysts point to the lack of a mature semiconductor supply chain. Historically, TSMC has leaned towards locations with a strong existing ecosystem and infrastructure. Even… |
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Certus Semiconductor Joins TSMC IP Alliance Program to Enhance ESD and I/O Solutions Certus Semiconductor has joined TSMC’s IP Alliance Program, part of the TSMC Open Innovation Platform. Through this partnership Certus can now offer its proven ESD protection and input/output building blocks directly to TSMC customers. Working together will make it easier to integrate Certus designs into chips built on TSMC’s wide range of process options. … |
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TSMC Plans $100B US Investment to Transform Semiconductor Manufacturing and Mitigate Geopolitical Risks Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to invest $100 billion in advanced manufacturing facilities in the United States. The planned move responds to potential tariff threats on semiconductor imports from Taiwan, as proposed by the Donald Trump’s administration. It also aligns with the Biden administration’s CHIPS and Science Act, which seeks to… |
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Global Semiconductor Industry: Market Insights, Leading Companies and Country-wise Dominance The semiconductor industry plays a pivotal role in powering technological advancements across various sectors including AI, robotics, home appliances, industrial applications and more. As the demand for innovative semiconductors rises, governments worldwide are introducing policies and initiatives to support production and development. This analysis delves into the… |
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Revolutionizing Memory Technology: Sanjeev Aggarwal, CEO of Everspin Technologies Shares Insights on MRAM's Role in the Modern Era Everspin Technologies has a rich history that dates back to 1996 when it was part of Motorola’s Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) group. Selected by DARPA for its mission-critical technology initiative, Everspin's roots were firmly grounded in the defense sector. Following Motorola's spin-off of its semiconductor business in 2004, Everspin continued its… |
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Samsung Loses Qualcomm Contract to TSMC for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 Chips Samsung has faced a major setback as it has lost the contract to manufacture Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip. Qualcomm has decided to give the entire production to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This decision has further strengthened TSMC’s position as a leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Qualcomm's choice shows its preference for… |
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India Started its Semiconductor Journey with SCL in 1984, even before TSMC was set up – What went Wrong? In 1984, India laid the foundation for its semiconductor dream by establishing Semiconductor Complex Limited (SCL) in Chandigarh. This bold move came three years before Taiwan’s TSMC, now a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, was even founded. With strong engineering talent and a growing electronics market, India seemed poised to become a major player in… |
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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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Chip Turmoil in US: Ambitious USD 30 Billion Semiconductor Investment Struggles to Show Impact In May 2020, Industry leaders Huang Renxun, Su Zifeng, Tim Cook, Wei Zhejiang, Liu Deyin, and Morris Chang came together in Phoenix, Arizona, to commemorate the opening of TSMC's first plant in the United States. This was considered a crucial event. It was an important turning point in the revival of the US semiconductor manufacturing sector. The world's… |
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Global Semiconductor Revenue Escalates to 10% QoQ Backed by Strong AI Demand
The foundry industry is showing signs of stabilization, marked by a 10% QoQ growth, indicative of ongoing inventory normalization.
Demand for strong AI remained robust in Q4 2023, setting the stage for continued expansion into 2024.
The global foundry industry’s revenue grew about 10% QoQ but fell 3.5% YoY in Q4 2023, according to Counterpoint Research’s Foundry… |
