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Rogue Valley Microdevices Announces 300mm MEMS Fab in Florida
The tech industry was abuzz with excitement as Rogue Valley Microdevices announced its latest venture - the acquisition of a 50,000-square-foot commercial building at 2301 Commerce Drive, Palm Bay, Florida in June 2023. This move, detailed in the article "Rogue Valley selects...
Intel Targets Scalable Silicon Quantum Processors
An Intel research paper titled “Probing single electrons across 300-mm spin qubit wafers” has made significant strides in the field of quantum computing. Published in the prestigious journal Nature, the study showcases the cutting-edge uniformity, fidelity, and measurement statistics achieved with spin...
RISC-V Secure Microcontroller Designer Rebrands as SealSQ
SealSQ, a leading semiconductor company based in Switzerland, is undergoing a significant transformation by rebranding its RISC-V chip development business as SealSQ France. This strategic move comes as the company gears up for the production of secure devices, marking a new chapter...
State-of-the-Art Austrian Clean Room for Mechatronic Innovation
Mechatronic Systemtechnik in Austria has recently unveiled its state-of-the-art €20 million technology centre in Fürnitz, featuring a brand new cleanroom facility. The impressive complex spans 6,500m2 across three storeys, housing essential components such as a clean room and laboratory crucial for the...
UMC Introduces Groundbreaking 3D IC Technology for 5G RFSOI
UMC has introduced a game-changing technology on its 55nm RFSOI platform that is set to transform the landscape of RF performance in the semiconductor industry. The stacked 3D IC silicon technology offered by UMC boasts a remarkable reduction in die size by...
Finland to Receive $180m Investment for Transformer Factory
Hitachi Energy has announced a significant investment of $180 million in a new transformer factory in Finland as part of a broader $1.5 billion plan. This expansion in the Vaasa region of Finland is aimed at meeting the growing demand for transformer...
High-Performance 600-V Power MOSFET with Top-Side Cooling
Compared to previous-generation MOSFET devices, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHR080N60E has made significant advancements in power conversion technology. This innovative device slashes on-resistance by 27% and resistance times gate charge by 60%, a key figure of merit for 600-V MOSFETs. These improvements...
China’s Silex Unveils 300mm Wafer MEMS Fab Plan
Chinese-owned Silex Microsystems AB, based in Järfälla, Sweden, has made a significant announcement regarding its expansion plans. The company, known as the world's largest pure-play foundry for MEMS components, is set to construct a state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab. This new facility will...
High-Power RF Transistors: 1600-2500 W for SSPAs
Ampleon has recently unveiled the latest additions to its power transistor lineup with the introduction of the ART2K5TFUS and ART2K5TPU models. These new transistors are specifically designed to cater to the needs of next-generation high-power industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) applications. By...
imec.xpand Announces €300m Second Semiconductor Fund
Imec.xpand, a venture capital fund focusing on semiconductor and nanotech startups in Europe, has successfully raised €300 million for its second fund. The fund is dedicated to investing in promising startups and supporting existing companies as they scale up.Tom Vanhoutte, co-founder and...
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