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Current scenario of the semiconductor wafer industry
Jun 26, 2023 · TSMC, a major semiconductor manufacturer, recently announced its plans to invest USD 12 billion between 2021 and 2029 towards constructing a 12-inch wafer plant that will produce chips using the advanced 5 nm process. This indicates a positive trend towards the growth of the semiconductor industry in North America.
Scaling CMOS beyond FinFETs: From nanosheets and forksheets to …
Magazine Feature 2021 Issue 1. Follow (3992) Add to reading list. Scaling CMOS beyond FinFETs: From nanosheets and forksheets to CFETs. Monday 8th March 2021. The FinFET transistor architecture is the workhorse of today’s semiconductor industry. But as scaling continues, undesired short-channel effects require the introduction of new ...
Semiconductors in a world without PFAS - News
Jun 21, 2024 · The importance of semiconductors is not lost on governments and NGOs. The EU’s REACH Annex XVII PFAS restriction proposal initially suggested exemption periods (derogations) of five and 12 years, based on risk and socioeconomic assessments. Semiconductor manufacturing was a commonly referenced example of why such a …
SEMIFIVE concludes HyperAccel contract - News
1 day ago · SEMIFIVE, a leading design solution provider and pioneer of platform-based custom silicon solutions, has announced the conclusion of a contract with HyperAccel to develop a generative AI chip, Bertha, for mass production. Bertha will be developed using 4nm process technology, and the mass production is targeted to commence in the first quarter ...
Semiconductor industry: mobile and consumer are the beating heart
Mar 29, 2024 · Semiconductor device revenue for mobile & consumer reached $296 billion in 2023, following a -15% year-on-year-setback. A 4% year-on-year rebound is expected in 2024, announces Yole Group in its new technology & market analysis, Semiconductor Trends in Mobile and Consumer 2024. Longer-term, revenues are expected to reach $383 billion in 2030.
Imec unveils 'Breakthrough' ADC architecture - News - Silicon …
At ISSCC, imec presents a proof-of-concept of its new ADC architecture in the form of a 42GS/s 7b massively time-interleaved slope-ADC prototype chip. “Even at the relatively modest speed of 42GS/s, the benefits of our approach are clear. Implemented in 16nm FinFET technology, our prototype chip contains an array of 768 slope-ADCs – with a ...
Shaping tomorrow's semiconductor industry - News
Oct 11, 2024 · The 2024 IEDM technical program, supporting the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Semiconductor Technology” will consist of more than 270 presentations plus a full slate of events including an evening panel, Focus Sessions, Tutorials, Short Courses, a career luncheon, supplier exhibit and IEEE/EDS award presentations.
TSMC recognises outstanding suppliers - News - Silicon …
TSMC has announced the winners of the 2022 TSMC Excellent Performance Awards, recognizing global suppliers who showed outstanding performance in areas including technical cooperation, material development, support for volume production, facility construction management, and quality control. Market demand for advanced semiconductor technology ...
Silicon wafers set new records - News - Silicon Semiconductor
Feb 15, 2023 · Wafer revenue reached $13,831 million, surpassing the record previously set in 2021. “The silicon wafer industry continued to advance despite mounting global macroeconomic concerns,” said Anna-Riikka Vuorikari-Antikainen, Chairman of SEMI SMG and Chief Commercial Officer at Okmetic. “Silicon shipments have grown in nine out of the last 10 ...