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DOW Boosts U.S. Display Tech Production

Investments aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing of advanced MicroLED displays for military applications.

EPC and Renesas Announce Strategic GaN Technology Licensing and Second Sourcing Deal

The alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of high-performance GaN solutions across a broad range of markets.

UK Startup Space Forge Builds Factory in Space for Semiconductor Materials

Space Forge aims to produce ultra-high-quality semiconductor crystals in microgravity for use in communications, computing, and defense.

Tachyum Forced to Shutter R&D Office Amid Unpaid Debts

Chip firm still claims its Prodigy processor will outperform Nvidia's Rubin Ultra by 21x.

Texas Governor Announces $4.1M Grant to Arm Inc. for Austin Expansion

The expansion is expected to create over 320 new jobs and represents a $71 million capital investment.

Arteris Network-on-Chip Technology Reaches 4 Billion Chip Deployment Milestone

Arteris’ interconnect IP sees accelerating adoption across AI-driven applications in automotive, enterprise, consumer, and industrial sectors.

Allegro MicroSystems Launches Industry's Most Accurate Magnetic Current Sensor

The new ACS37017 sensor delivers 0.55% typical sensitivity error, setting a new benchmark for precision in power electronics applications.

Samsung Unveils Faster HBM4 Chips, Challenging SK Hynix

New memory chips deliver 46% faster speeds, aiming to meet surging demand for AI-powered graphics

Semiconductor Market Outlook Strengthens as Innovation and Investments Rise

Semiconductor market expected to grow to $1.04 trillion by 2033 as technology advances and applications expand.

Top Democrat Open to Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China

Ro Khanna signals shift from predecessor's stance on allowing older chip sales to China

US Lawmakers Push to Limit China's Access to Chipmaking Tools

Bipartisan group urges restrictions on exports of critical semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China

AI Boom Drives DRAM Shortage and Skyrocketing Memory Prices

Demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI data centers is straining DRAM supply and causing prices to surge.

Memory Price Surge Puts Global Smartphone Production at Risk of Sharp Decline in 2026

TrendForce warns soaring memory prices could lead to 10-15% drop in smartphone output next year

Arteris Technology Deployed More Broadly by NXP to Accelerate Edge AI Leadership

NXP expands use of Arteris system IP products across its AI-enabled silicon solutions for intelligent vehicles, advanced industrial systems, and secure consumer experiences.

U.S. Won't Impede Access to Nvidia AI Chips, Commerce Secretary Says

Lutnick: American firms have vast demand for advanced AI chips, government won't stand in their way

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Stock Hits Record High on AI Demand

The chip foundry's latest monthly sales numbers show the unprecedented demand for AI chips continues to gain steam.

Empower Semiconductor Launches High-Density Embedded Silicon Capacitors for AI and HPC

New ECAP portfolio aims to unlock power integrity for next-gen processor performance

U.S. Won't Impede Access to Nvidia AI Chips, Commerce Secretary Says

Lutnick assures Senate that American companies will maintain access to advanced AI technology.

Cisco unveils new AI networking chip to compete with Broadcom and Nvidia

The Silicon One G300 switch chip is designed to speed up AI data center networks.

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