Category Archives: Supply Chain

Foxconn and HCL JV Secures Land for Semiconductor Plant in Uttar Pradesh, India

[Sep 13, 2024] – Foxconn, a leading global electronics manufacturer, and HCL Technologies, a leading Indian technology services company, have taken a significant step towards establishing a semiconductor plant in Uttar Pradesh, India. The joint venture (JV) between the two companies has secured a 30-acre plot of land in Noida, near

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Turnkey SoC Development

Many companies offer turnkey SoC development services, ranging from established semiconductor manufacturers to specialized design houses. These companies have the expertise, experience, and resources to handle the entire SoC design process, from architecture specification to physical design and manufacturing. The cost and schedule of turnkey SoC development services vary depending

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Wafer Dicing: Ultimate Guide

Wafer dicing is a critical process within the semiconductor manufacturing. It’s the step where silicon dies are separated from each other. Semiconductor wafer dicing techniques have evolved over time, from traditional blade dicing to more advanced methods such as laser and plasma dicing, each with its own benefits and applications.
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CEO Talk: Michael Dube, EVP at Rochester Electronics

This interview was held with Michael Dube, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Operations and Engineering of Rochester Electronics.
 

 
Tell me a bit about your background? How did you first get started with Rochester Electronics?
 
Sure, let me share a bit about my journey. I kicked off my

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The Economics of ASIC

 
Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and SoCs play a critical role in modern technological advancements. These customized integrated circuits are designed to cater to specific applications, offering optimized performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Understanding the economics behind ASICs is essential for businesses and industries that rely on these chips.

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Obsolete Chips – The Ultimate Guide

An obsolete chip is a type of integrated circuit (IC) or an ASIC that is no longer in production or is no longer is available in the market. This can include chips used in early computer systems, analog circuits, or older generations of digital circuits. Obsolete chips can also refer

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