TSMC To Build Second Japan Chip Factory, Raising Investment To US$20 Billion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on 6 February it will be building a second Japanese plant to begin operation by the end of 2027.
Malaysia Popular With Chinese Firms For Chip Assembly
Chinese semiconductor design companies are tapping Malaysian firms to assemble a portion of their high-end chips, keen to hedge risks in case the U.S. expands sanctions on China’s chip industry.
Intel Is Building Its Largest 3D Chip Packaging Facility In Malaysia
In the global semiconductor value chain, Malaysia has always been a global center for testing and assembling – and no-one knows that better than Intel Corporation. Intel has been in the Southeast Asian nation for the last 51 years, with Malaysia opening Intel’s first international manufacturing facility in 1972.
Marvell Founders Launch $2 Billion Silicon Box Chips Foundry In Singapore
Singapore-based Silicon Box opened a $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry in the city-state on 20 July 2023, as it seeks to broaden adoption of “chiplet” technology. It was created by the founders of U.S chipmaker Marvell, Sehat Sutardja and wife Weili Dai, along with current CEO BJ Han.
Former Samsung Executive Caught Stealing Data To Clone A Chip Factory
It appears that Samsung is not out of the woods (yet) in terms of protecting its confidential data. Shortly after A.I. related blunders, a Samsung insider was found to be stealing company technology to clone a chip factory in China.
Powerleader: Powered by Intel or a Power Play?
A purported new “home-grown” chip introduced by a Chinese computer hardware producer, Powerleader this month is suspected to be a rebadged integrated circuit (IC) from Intel Corp, according to a report by online tech news site Tom’s Hardware, based on the results of a central processing unit (CPU) benchmark testing via online cross-platform utility Geekbench.
Nvidia — The First To Undergo AI Powered Chip Reset
Ever since Artificial Intelligence (AI) debuted, the semiconductor industry has been either on tenterhooks for fear of being obsolete, or trying ways and means to ride on the wave without being held ransom by negligence-caused data security breaches. Nvidia the renowned chip player clearly is riding the waves.
China Paving The Way For Lesser Threats?
China banned US chip maker Micron from selling to Chinese companies working on key infrastructure projects, in a major escalation of an ongoing battle between the world’s top two economies over access to crucial technology. This move might spell an opportunity for Korea.
Polymatech Rolls Out Made In India Semiconductor Chips
Polymatech, India’s first and foremost semiconductor chip manufacturer powered by Japanese technology has kickstarted the production of its Opto-semiconductors and memory modules.
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