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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
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
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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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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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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MILPITAS, Calif. — January 7, 2025 — The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025*, according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.
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VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) refers to the process of creating integrated circuits (ICs) by combining thousands to millions of transistors on a single chip. VLSI technology is at the heart of modern electronics, enabling advancements in microprocessors, memory devices, sensors, and more. Learning VLSI design can open doors to
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SerDes IPs serves as the backbone of high-speed data transfer, converting parallel data into serial form for transmission, and vice versa at the receiving end. With various configurations, including single-channel and multi-channel setups, and advanced signaling techniques such as PAM4, the selection of the right SerDes Intellectual Property (IP) becomes
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PITTSBURGH and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) and Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced that Ansys has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its PowerArtist™ business to Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a global leader in design and simulation software for semiconductors, electronics and high-performance systems. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including review by regulatory
Jan. 6, 2025–According to Ben Bajarin, CEO and Principal Analyst at Creative Strategies, the cost of manufacturing Apple’s chips has skyrocketed. The transition from the A7’s 28nm process to the A18 Pro’s cutting-edge 3nm node has seen wafer prices increase from $5,000 to $18,000 per wafer, a nearly fourfold increase.
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