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GlobalFoundries Fined $500,000 for Unauthorized Chip Shipments

November  5, 2024 — GlobalFoundries, the world’s third-largest semiconductor foundry, has been fined $500,000 by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for unauthorized shipments of chips to SJ Semiconductor, an affiliate of the blacklisted Chinese chipmaker SMIC. The fine follows a Reuters report detailing 74 unlicensed shipments valued

TSMC Faces Record Energy Prices

[November 5, 2024] – Taiwan’s ambitious energy transition is creating significant challenges for its industries, particularly the semiconductor sector. Recent sharp increases in electricity prices and growing risks of power outages are impacting major companies, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker.
 
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Sondrel announces CEO transition to lead next phase of growth

Reading UK – 1 November 2024. Sondrel, a leading technology company providing ultra-complex custom chips for leading global technology brands, today announced that Oliver Jones will succeed John Chubb as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024. This planned leadership transition comes as Sondrel prepares to enter its next phase

Faraday Unveils HiSpeedKit™-HS Platform for High-speed Interface IP Verification in SoCs

Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035), a leading ASIC design service and IP provider, today announces the launch of its latest SoC platform, HiSpeedKit™-HS, designed to enhance and streamline the verification process for high-speed interface IP subsystems. The platform supports Faraday’s and third-party controller IP solutions, enabling comprehensive hardware and software

Logic Fruit and ElectraIC Announce Strategic Partnership to Serve Turkish Market

Istanbul Turkey — October 29, 2024 – Logic Fruit, a leading Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D) company with over 15 years of experience in innovation, and ElectraIC, a specialist in ASIC/FPGA, embedded systems, and Functional Safety Compliance, are proud to announce their strategic partnership to jointly market their products and solutions

Amkor Technology Reports Strong Q3 2024 Results, Driven by Advanced SiP Demand

Oct. 28, 2024– Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, today announced robust financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, exceeding expectations driven by strong demand for its Advanced System-in-Package (SiP) technology.
 
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