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What is Semiconductors 3.0?

I am sick and tired to hear the same buzzwords a zillion times every single day. IoT, Cognitive Computing, Cloud Computing, Fog Computing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Smart-whatever (from objects to cities and pretty soon toilet paper, I'm afraid). What really makes me sick is that these buzzwords are used, ...

IC Insights Bulletin: Nvidia’s $40 Billion ARM Purchase Will Test Current M&A “Ceiling”

After nearly two months of negotiations and press reports that a blockbuster deal was in the works, Nvidia this week announced a $40 billion agreement to buy ARM—the leading supplier of processor intellectual property (IP)—from financially struggling SoftBank in Japan.  If approved, the deal would be the largest semiconductor acquisition ...

Gold Technologies

USA

With its own Engineering and Manufacturing facility and expertise, Gold Technologies can design and manufacture what you need in semiconductor testing – from spring probe pogo pins to connectors to test sockets/contactors – from prototype, validation, characterization to high volume ATE and Burn In.

Andon Electronics

USA

Pioneer in the design and manufacture of innovative precision sockets used to test ICs and place them onto PC boards.

Introduction to HTOL

HTOL (High Temperature Operating Life) testing is a stress test defined by JEDEC to define the reliability of IC products, and is an essential part of ASIC qualification tests. This post provides a high-level overview of HTOL test. Obviously, you should refer to the standard if you plan to perform ...

Highest Performance Interlaken Chip-to-Chip Interface IP Core

Open-Silicon’s eighth-generation Interlaken IP supports up to 1.2Tbps high-bandwidth performance and up to 56Gbps SerDes rates with Forward Error Correction (FEC). This high-speed chip-to-chip interface IP features an architecture that is fully flexible, configurable and scalable, making it ideal for high-bandwidth networking applications, such as routers, switches, Framer/MAC, OTN switch, ...

Industry Trend: Evolution of Semiconductor Chip Companies to Complex Product and Service Organizations

As technologies advance, the semiconductor industry and its traditional business model face a myriad of ongoing complexities demanding an ever accelerating state of operational agility. The electronics and healthcare markets are experiencing unprecedented change through mass market consumerization and global adoption. For most chip companies, gone are the days of ...

Semiconductor Test Equipment is Powering Innovation

OUTLINE Semiconductor probe card revenues are down by 0.5% in 2022. Reaching US$1.84 billion in 2022, revenue from sockets is on track to reach a record high. Revenue from advanced PCBs grew overall in 2022, driven by sales of DIBs. The Top 3 probe card suppliers are FormFactor, Technoprobe, and MJC Electronics. The Top 3 ...

The Economics of ASIC Fabrication

How Much Does an ASIC Cost? Full Breakdown    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 ...

Synergie-CAD

UK

30 years producing Semiconductor test solutions (Hardware and Software). Design, Simulation, Manufacture, Assembly, Test Development and more, all by Synergie-CAD.