Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 6% in Q3 2024, SEMI Reports: Summary Silicon wafer shipments grew 5.9% in Q3 2024 to 3,214 million square inches, with annual growth of ...

Nvidia, Google, and others revealed benchmark results showing rapid advances in AI training. Nvidia’s B200 GPU doubled current performance, while Google’s Trillium accelerator achieved a nearly ...

Summary AMD announced a 4% global workforce reduction as it targets growth in the AI chip market, currently led by Nvidia. Despite strong AI sales potential, AMD’s 2024 revenue lags behind Nvidia's, ...

Summary Experts agree RISC-V's flexibility in processor customization brings both opportunities and challenges. While it enables tailore ...

Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips: Summary Samsung Electronics shares plunged to their lowest in over four years, down 34% year-to-date, amid U.S ...

Each low-numerical aperture (NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system costs over $100 million, marking it as one of the priciest semiconductor tools. TSMC's cautious approach toward high-NA ...

Summary Autonomous vehicles and ADAS systems are increasing vehicle electronics complexity, driving demand for centralized, high-proces ...

Summary TSMC launched its first zero-waste center in Taichung to repurpose manufacturing waste, achieving NT$1.5 billion in annual environmental savings. The center’s innovations support TSMC’s ...

Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry: Summary Japan has unveiled a $65 billion plan to revive its semiconductor and AI industries, aiming for $330 ...

Summary Softbank Group aims to lead Japan’s AI development, building the nation’s most powerful AI supercomputer with Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chips. Founder Masayoshi Son is pushing AI innovations ...

The CHIPS Act boosts U.S. semiconductor R&D with two new facilities: Albany Nanotech in New York, advancing EUV technology with $825 million, and a Design and Collaboration Center in Sunnyvale, CA, ...

Summary Taiwanese manufacturers are hastening production relocations as Trump's re-election raises trade uncertainties, with a proposed ...