TEMPE, Ariz. — October 24, 2022 — Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, today announced its commitment to supporting European initiatives to achieve strategic regionalization for automotive semiconductors.
The proliferation of applications for automotive semiconductors continues to accelerate — from electrification,
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Read MoreBecause Sondrel offers a full turnkey service of ASIC production from design through to shipping silicon, it knows what is happening with services at every stage of the manufacturing and test process. It says that it has noticed increased lead times for SOC package design and manufacturing, particularly for flip
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