Singapore, Dec. 4, 2024 – VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC), the joint venture formed in September, 2024 by Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS, TPEx 5347) and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP, NASDAQ: NXPI) today celebrated breaking ground at the site of the joint venture’s new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility
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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce today announced immediate export restrictions on gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States. This action cites national security concerns and represents a significant escalation of trade tensions between the two countries. The restrictions follow recent U.S. actions to curb exports of semiconductor-related
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December 2nd, 2024 — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s leading contract chipmaker, today announced the commencement of equipment installation for its groundbreaking 2-nanometer fabrication facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This milestone marks a significant acceleration of the project, with installation beginning six months ahead of schedule.
Kaohsiung Mayor
December 2nd, 2024 — Vishay Intertechnology, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has announced a significant £51 million (approximately $61.2 million EUR) investment in its Newport Vishay semiconductor facility in Wales. This investment, supported by a £5 million grant from
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The Korean government today announced a comprehensive 14 trillion won ($10 billion USD) policy financing package to bolster its semiconductor industry amid growing global uncertainties. This initiative aims to support chip material, component, and equipment manufacturers, as well as fabless companies, facing increased trade risks.
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ATLANTA, GA, November 28, 2024 — Silicon Creations, a global leader in high-performance analog and mixed-signal intellectual property (IP) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Interex Semiconductor. Through this collaboration, Interex Semiconductor will serve as the sales representative for Silicon Creations’ full portfolio of IP solutions across India, providing
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