The world is dangerously dependent on Taiwan for chips
posted on January 30, 2021 14:05
As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they have become on the democratic nation.
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Tight chip supplies could persist for as long as a decade
posted on January 30, 2021 14:04
China’s automotive-chip shortage could persist for as long as a decade, but it has little to do with the current supply glitches snarling production, according to the official who oversees the nation’s key new energy vehicle technology development platform.
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US-China tech war: Beijing’s top policy official lays out strategy to address Washington’s ‘stranglehold’ over China
posted on January 30, 2021 14:03
A high-ranking official within the inner circle of the ruling Chinese Communist Party has said China must embrace a “whole country” approach and mobilise the nation’s private businesses to reduce reliance on foreign technologies amid ongoing US sanctions that restrict China’s access to advanced equipment and devices.
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Micron Delivers Industry’s First 1α DRAM Technology
posted on January 30, 2021 14:02
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced volume shipment of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products built using the world’s most advanced DRAM process technology and offering major improvements in bit density, power and performance.
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New Transistor Structures At 3nm/2nm
posted on January 30, 2021 14:01
Several foundries continue to develop new processes based on next-generation gate-all-around transistors, including more advanced high-mobility versions, but bringing these technologies into production is going to be difficult and expensive.
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U.S. Takes Strategic Step to Onshore Electronics Manufacturing
posted on January 09, 2021 11:05
Late last week, the U.S. Congress passed the annual policy law that guides the U.S. Defense Department. Tucked away inside the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021 (NDAA) are provisions that supporters hope will lead to a resurgence in chip manufacturing in the United States.
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5G to fuel semiconductor demand
posted on January 09, 2021 11:04
Unfavorable macro conditions, including the US-China trade war and COVID-19, have been slowing down 5G deployments across the globe, but 5G will still play a crucial role in driving growth in the semiconductor market, according to industry sources.
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Fabless IC Makers Hot, IDMs Not So Much
posted on January 09, 2021 11:03
Fabless chip company sales continued their steady climb over the last year, setting a new record in 2020, according to IC Insights, which also reported sluggish sales growth over the last 12 months for integrated device manufacturers (IDMs).
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Global semiconductor sales continue growth, says SIA
posted on January 09, 2021 11:02
Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached US$39.4 billion for the month of November 2020, up 7% on year and 1.1% sequentially, according to SIA.
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2021 Watch List
posted on January 09, 2021 11:01
The end of the year is often a time of celebration but almost always one of emotion. From resolutions for the year about to launch to regrets on a year that has past, we mostly look to end the current year quickly. The demise of 2020 is causing the scribbling down of my thoughts on the year ahead more rushed.
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