The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by a surge in demand for power-efficient analog and mixed-signal technologies. Against this backdrop, X-FAB has emerged as a key specialty foundry player, serving critical applications in the automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. While mega-fabs chase ever-smaller digital nodes, X-FAB
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In a rapidly shifting semiconductor landscape defined by AI acceleration, 5G rollout, and escalating demand for data processing power, Tower Semiconductor has positioned itself strategically as a key enabler of analog and RF infrastructure. As larger competitors chase cutting-edge digital process nodes, Tower has carved a profitable niche in specialty
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On August 5, 2025, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) uncovered suspicious activity suggesting a possible leak of trade secrets related to its cutting-edge 2-nanometer process technology. The discovery came through the company’s comprehensive, routine monitoring systems, which flagged unauthorized attempts to access proprietary data and immediately triggered internal investigations and
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Designing an ASIC/Chip is a complex engineering challenge that requires careful planning and accurate estimation of the final chip size. As process nodes continue to shrink and foundry technologies diversify, having a reliable chip size calculator can save time, reduce risk, and streamline the design process. Our free online ASIC
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Foundry capacity is forecasted to grow at 4.3% CAGR[1] from 2024 to 2030.
Mainland China to lead in foundry capacity by 2030, with 30% of global share.
U.S. players account for 57% of wafer demand but own only 10% of foundry capacity.
Global foundry utilization
LOOMINGTON, Minn., and AUSTIN, Texas – June 23, 2025 – SkyWater Technology (Nasdaq: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it expects to complete its previously announced acquisition of Fab 25 on June 30, 2025. The company also confirmed that all required regulatory approvals have now been obtained.
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