Semi. Fabs and Clean Rooms -54m ago: U.S. semiconductor fab construction and cleanroom expansions are advancing rapidly under the CHIPS Act, with TSMC Phoenix ramping N4 production and preparing 3nm, Samsung Taylor fab nearing 2026 operation, and Micron's New York megafab groundbreaking progressing toward 2030 production. Cleanroom space remains the primary constraint industry-wide.
WEBINAR: Porting, Analysing & Optimising AI Models onto Edge GPUs - Modern AI models are opening up new possibilities at the edge. Turning those possibilities into responsive, efficient applications, however, requires more than choosing hardware with an impressive TOPS figure. Developers need to understand how models behave on their target devices, where performance is...
Seagate celebrates International STEM Day year-round - Life at Seagate Seagate celebrates International STEM Day year-round Seagate employees inspire the next generation through hands-on STEM learning around the world, all year long.
Substrate shortages emerge as AI chip market’s new bottleneck - Substrate shortages emerge as AI chip market’s new bottleneck Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek are expanding AI substrate capacity as long-term customer deals fuel growth but demand still outstrips supply. 11/6/2026 - 05:00 PM News Team
Nvidia’s AI Chip Exports Emerge as Target in Democratic Congress - Nvidia Corp. is in for tougher scrutiny from a new Democratic majority in Congress that’s set to demand answers from Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang about whether the company is doing enough to keep its coveted artificial intelligence chips out of the hands of China and other US adversaries.
Interview: Infineon's first RISC-V automotive MCU is built for a decade-plus production run - Infineon Technologies is betting on RISC-V scalability with AURIX RC1, its first RISC-V-based microcontroller (MCU) platform, unveiled this week. A single instruction set lets the platform span everything from very small controllers to real-time vehicle computers and robotic motion controllers, so RC1...
IBM, AMD Mix Quantum and AI at U.S. National Lab - IBM, AMD, and Oak Ridge launch hybrid quantum-classical system to accelerate quantum-error correction research ahead of 2028. The post IBM, AMD Mix Quantum and AI at U.S. National Lab appeared first on EE Times .
Emerson NI PXIe instruments for AI-accelerated automated testing - Emerson has announced new NI PXI express instruments featuring an AI-accelerated approach to automated test. The goal, says the company, is to make the testing process more accessible to engineering […] The post Emerson NI PXIe instruments for AI-accelerated automated testing appeared first on Electronics...
Chip Industry Week In Review - HBM smuggling routes into China; Nvidia H200s held in Hong Kong; Micron pauses Taiwan fab work; Samsung expands HBM base-die capacity; Oracle-Tencent AI chip deal collapses; Bosch builds out semiconductors; S. Korea boosts AI and chip spending; Marvell-Lumentum deal draws scrutiny; more acquisitions,...
Are we all blue-collar workers? (KOR) - Are we all blue-collar workers? (KOR) An opinion writer argues that Korea must rethink uniform labor rules as AI reshapes work, creativity and economic competitiveness. 11/5/2026 - 08:27 PM Opinion Desk
Hybrid integration of a SESAM with a silicon nitride photonic integrated circuit - …integrated circuits (PICs) requires robust, low-loss coupling between a saturable absorber and a photonic waveguide. In this work, we demonstrate the hybrid integration of a semiconductor saturable absorber mirror (SESAM) with a silicon nitride (SiN) PIC by micro-assembly. This micro-assembly strategy...
GSA Awards 2026 nominees - The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) has announced its 2026 award nominees. The awards will be presented at the GSA Awards Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026. The 2026 Dr. Morris […] The post GSA Awards 2026 nominees appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
DOE Labs and NY Creates Partner to Advance U.S. Microelectronics - Pilot program connects microelectronics industry with world-class instruments and materials-science expertise at Brookhaven and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories to speed innovation and manufacture of advanced semiconductor chips Read the Original News Release Here. UPTON, N.Y. — Two major U.S....
Are we all blue-collar workers? - Are we all blue-collar workers? An opinion writer argues that Korea must rethink uniform labor rules as AI reshapes work, creativity and economic competitiveness. 11/5/2026 - 10:01 AM Opinion Desk
Electronica: Synov-Proto launches as online PCB prototyping service - Synov Group will be introducing Synov-Proto, its online PCB rapid prototyping service, at electronica in Munich ahead of its launch on 1 December 2026. Aimed at design offices, manufacturers and […] The post Electronica: Synov-Proto launches as online PCB prototyping service appeared first on Electronics...
3D-Printed Color Router Improves Image Quality in Low-Light Conditions - Most digital photography devices are equipped with color filters that separate light into three spectral passbands — red (R), green (G), and blue (B) — before light reaches the sensor. The most widely adopted configuration for filtering...
A System-Level Approach To Protecting 3D-IC Signal Integrity - Accurate SI analysis must account for interactions across vertical interconnects, interposers, silicon bridges, package transitions, and neighboring high-speed channels. The post A System-Level Approach To Protecting 3D-IC Signal Integrity appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Jensen Huang is in the DC Doghouse. And How. - [Opinion] The US intelligence and policy community seem fed up with Trump’s softened approach to China, and Jensen is seen as a major cheerleader for…
The Hidden Microcontroller Inside a LoRa chip - If you’ve ever done anything with LoRa, the chances are you’ve used a LoRa chip or module as a peripheral for a microcontroller, and left it at that. But that’s …read more
強攻 AI 與企業級市場，潘健成：群聯擺脫依賴低價庫存邁入 AI 營運收割期 - 快閃記憶體控制晶片大廠群聯電子（Phison）舉辦法人說明會，執行長潘健成親自回覆法人提問。面對消費性電子疲軟與法人對「低價庫存（Low-cost inventory）」紅利消退的疑慮，潘健成明確指出，群聯早已不再依賴低價庫存驅動獲利，而是憑藉多...
Chips Selloff Worsens as Fears About AI Trade Grip Stock Market - Shares of semiconductor stocks plunged on Thursday, extending a recent selloff as investors turn skeptical on the artificial intelligence trade after the Democrats dominated the midterm elections.
Health Report: CEA-Leti’s Micro- and Nanotechnologies for Healthcare - From neurotechnologies and medical imaging to smart sensors and personalized medicine, micro- and nanotechnologies are opening up new possibilities for preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. At CEA-Leti, these scientific advances are being transformed into technological solutions to shape the...
MIR Microscopy Method Achieves Video-Rate Volumetric Imaging for Live Cells - Label-free mid-infrared photothermal (MIP) microscopy, a live-cell imaging technique, uses mid-infrared (MIR) light to vibrate the chemical bonds within molecules. Each molecule has a distinctive frequency, and these different frequency signatures can be used to create a map of the cell’s internal structure....
Global Semiconductor Alliance Announces 2026 Award Nominees - The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce its 2026 award nominees. The prestigious awards will be presented at the GSA Awards Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026. This year’s program will celebrate the achievements of the semiconductor industry. The post Global Semiconductor...
Interview with David Tester VP of Engineering Mach42 - David Tester is the VP of Engineering at Mach42, with 30 years of experience in semiconductor development, engineering leadership, and business growth. As Chief Engineer at EnSilica, he helped transform the company from a design consultancy into a publicly listed fabless semiconductor business, scaling...
A belated Google Pixel Watch update: In retrospect, why’d I wait? - Sometimes the primary benefits of a hardware swap end up not being the key features highlighted in the successor’s press release. The post A belated Google Pixel Watch update: In retrospect, why’d I wait? appeared first on EDN .
EU launches €525 million chip design platform to boost startups - Nov-5-2026 — The European Commission has launched the European Chip Design Platform (EuroCDP), backed by €525 million in investment to support a new generation of European semiconductor design companies. The initiative, launched by Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty,...
Data Center Delays Risk an ‘Air Gap’ for Chips: Lovell - Nadia Lovell, head of global equity strategy at UBS Global Wealth Management, says data center delays could create an “air gap” for semiconductors, pressuring inventories, prices and margins. She favors compute over memory and hyperscalers with existing capacity. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”...
Omdia validates Seagate Exos drives - Artificial Intelligence Omdia validates Seagate Exos drives Omdia validates how Seagate Exos drives help organizations manage AI-driven data growth with greater density, lower costs and improved efficiency.
How Much Carbon Does an AI-Generated Answer Emit? - The question sounds as though it should have a simple answer: select the accelerator, look up its power consumption, and calculate the emissions. Real AI infrastructure does not work that way.
Microchip USB Redriver Makes It Easier to Extend Your Reach - As embedded systems become more distributed, reliable long-distance USB connectivity is critical. Discover how our USB redriver devices support high-speed data transfer, simultaneous power delivery and robust operation in automotive, industrial and medical environments.
'I thought yesterday was the bottom': Retail investors reel as Kospi drops below 5,000 - 'I thought yesterday was the bottom': Retail investors reel as Kospi drops below 5,000 Korean investors in chip stocks and leveraged U.S. ETFs face steep losses, though analysts expect an eventual recovery despite near-term uncertainty. 11/6/2026 - 03:28 AM News Team
Nvidia Boosts Chip Tracking in Southeast Asia to Fight Smuggling - Nvidia Corp. is stepping up monitoring of AI accelerators sold in Southeast Asia, a strategic step to curtail semiconductor smuggling after criticism it hasn’t done enough to stop shipments from illegally reaching Chinese companies.
Podcast EP377: Aion Silicon’s Growth and Impact Across Multiple Markets with Oliver Jones - Daniel is joined by Oliver Jones, CEO of Aion Silicon, a global semiconductor design and engineering company delivering custom silicon solutions for the AI age. He leads the company’s strategy and growth as it continuously helps technology companies bring advanced SoC designs to market from architecture...
Diamond Foundry Announces First-Ever D200mm Single-Crystal Diamond - Breakthrough culminates 25 years of scientific pursuit and establishes a new scale for single-crystal diamond. The post Diamond Foundry Announces First-Ever D200mm Single-Crystal Diamond appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .
Five trends driving the chip industry in 2027 - The AI-driven demand is disrupting the semiconductor world’s norms, and it’s apparent from the state of the memory chip industry. The post Five trends driving the chip industry in 2027 appeared first on EDN .
What to look out for at electronica 2026 - At next week’s electronica 2026 in Munich (10-13 November) attendees will focus on key industries that are at the forefront of technology advances, writes Anthony Coia. Semiconductor and electronics materials […] The post What to look out for at electronica 2026 appeared first on Electronics Weekly...
Europe’s Chip Industry: Perfect Storm or Perfect Timing? - At SEMICON Europa 2026, Europe’s chip industry will confront a “perfect storm” of geopolitical, technological, and competitive pressures. The post Europe’s Chip Industry: Perfect Storm or Perfect Timing? appeared first on EE Times .
HiSilicon CS5250: Huawei's First Self-Developed CMOS Image Sensor - TechInsights confirms Huawei subsidiary HiSilicon's 50 MP CS5250 CMOS image sensor in the Xiaotu S7 PRO MAX action camera. Explore preliminary teardown findings and learn how to access the full technical analysis.
Wolfspeed Debuts Transparent Silicon Carbide for AR and Quantum - Wolfspeed has commercially introduced its proprietary silicon carbide (TSiC) technology, expanding the potential of silicon carbide to enable next-generation augmented reality (AR), quantum computing, and advanced optical applications. The...
EE Times Magazine – November 2026 - This edition of EE Times Magazine explores advances in semiconductor manufacturing and packaging, farm autonomy, and Canada’s efforts to commercialize emerging technologies. The post EE Times Magazine – November 2026 appeared first on EE Times .
Second Annual STEM on the Lawn Engages Students in Hands-On Activities - On Oct. 24, our second annual STEM on the Lawn event brought students and families together for a day of hands-on activities and interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire future generations of students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)....
Glass Is Becoming an AI Infrastructure Platform - The value of glass will be determined not by its material properties alone, but by whether it can expand the package architecture window and be realized repeatedly at manufacturing scale.
Kospi sinks below the waves as U.S. 'Blue tsunami' soaks Korean tech shares - Kospi sinks below the waves as U.S. 'Blue tsunami' soaks Korean tech shares Korean stocks tumbled as foreign selling hammered chipmakers amid concerns that U.S. data center regulations could slow AI investment. 11/5/2026 - 04:59 AM News Team
MACOM Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results - LOWELL, MA, November 5, 2026 – MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (“MACOM”) (Nasdaq: MTSI), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, today announced its financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 2, 2026.
EU mobilizes €525M to boost chip design - The European Union has unveiled 525 million euros in public funding to help European startups develop and commercialize chips.
Why Power Efficiency Matters in Enterprise NVMe® SSDs - As storage demands grow, power efficiency is becoming just as important as performance. This blog post explores how enterprise NVMe® SSDs can improve energy use, support sustainability goals and help designers maximize rack density in modern data centers.
