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Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test, commonly referred to as OSAT, plays a vital role in the semiconductor industry. These companies specialize in assembling and testing semiconductor devices designed by Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and fabless companies. OSATs provide services that include packaging raw silicon into usable chips and conducting rigorous

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What is a Wafer Fab

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Wafer fabrication, or wafer fab, plays a crucial role in transforming raw materials into the intricate microchips that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
 
The process of wafer fabrication involves various sophisticated techniques and technologies that ensure precision and efficiency in creating integrated circuits. With the growth of

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Qualitas Semiconductor and Verisilicon signed a licensing agreement for 4nm PCIe 6.0 PHY IP

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SEOUL, South Korea – January 9, 2025 — QUALITAS SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “Qualitas”) (KOSDAQ: 432720), a leading provider of high-speed interconnect solutions, has announced the supply of its 4nm PCIe 6.0 PHY IP to VeriSilicon Inc., a global design house.
 
This agreement was part of

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Radiation Hardening ASICs

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In a world increasingly reliant on technology, even the skies are not a limit—until radiation wreaks havoc on sensitive electronics. Aerospace missions, military operations, and deep-space explorations face the relentless threat of radiation, necessitating innovative solutions to protect vital components. Among these solutions lies the sophistication of radiation-hardened application-specific integrated

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ASIC vs Sensor vs FPGA

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In a world increasingly reliant on technology, understanding the distinctions between key hardware components is essential. From powered devices to complex processing systems, the types of circuits and systems we choose can define performance, cost, and scalability. Among the most prominent players in the realm of electronics are Application-Specific Integrated

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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 20.7% Year-to-Year in November

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WASHINGTON—Jan. 7, 2025—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $57.8 billion during the month of November 2024, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of $47.9 billion and 1.6% more than the October 2024 total of $56.9 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by

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