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Rohm and Toshiba Join Forces in METI-Backed Power IC Initiative
Toshiba and Rohm, two major Japanese companies, have announced a joint investment of $2.7 billion in power integrated circuits (ICs). This move aims to strengthen their positions in the semiconductor industry and enhance Japan's international competitiveness.Rohm will contribute $2 billion towards the...
SureCore and Agile Analog Collaborate on Cryogenic Quantum ASIC Development
Agile Analog, the Cambridge analog IP specialist, and sureCore, the Sheffield low power embedded memory IP developer, are collaborating on the implementation of a cryogenic control ASIC.The ASIC will be fabricated using the GlobalFoundries 22FDX process, as part of the Innovate UK...
Glasgow Takes the Lead as Europe’s Satellite Manufacturing Hub
Spire Global, a space services specialist, has been awarded a contract by Lacuna Space, a satellite IoT provider, to build and operate six satellites for a dedicated IoT constellation. The satellites will be manufactured in Glasgow, Scotland.Under the agreement, Spire will build...
New Guerrilla LNA Offers Flat Gain Response in 5-8GHz Range
Guerrilla RF, a leading provider of RF and microwave integrated circuits, is now sampling a groundbreaking low noise amplifier (LNA) that offers an exceptionally flat gain response over a single 5 to 8 GHz broadband tune.Operating at 6 GHz, the GRF2110 LNA...
Glasgow: Europe’s Leading Satellite Manufacturing Hub
Spire Global, the space services specialist, has been awarded a contract by Lacuna Space, a satellite IoT provider, to build and operate six satellites for a dedicated IoT constellation, all of which will be made in Glasgow.Under the agreement, Spire will build...
Top Ten Foundries Experience Impressive 7.9% Q3 Growth
The top ten foundries have seen a significant increase in revenues during the third quarter of this year, according to a report by TrendForce. The combined revenues of these companies grew by 7.9% to reach a total of $28.29 billion. The report...
Su and Huang Engage in Fierce Battle for Dominance in 50% CAGR Accelerator Market
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced that the market for accelerator integrated circuits (ICs) is projected to experience a 50% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next four years. AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, stated that the data center AI accelerator market...
Navigating the Supply Chain: Avnet’s Insights on Optimism and Uncertainty
The 2023 Avnet Insights survey reports that nearly three quarters (73%) of engineers who responded from around the world say the component shortages experienced recently in the supply chain have improved year on year.This is an improvement from last year, when 59%...
Pragmatic Secures Impressive $206m in Series D Funding Round
Pragmatic Semiconductor, the flexible IC manufacturer, has successfully completed the first close of its Series D funding round, securing an impressive investment of £162m ($206m). The company is now planning a limited second close for key investors, with an additional £20m ($25m)...
Q3 SEMI Billings Decline 11% YoY and 1% QoQ
The Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report has revealed that billings for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Q3 fell by 11% year-on-year to $25.6 billion. Additionally, there was a 1% decline in billings compared to the previous quarter.SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha attributed...
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