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SK hynix and TSMC to collaborate on HBM4 innovation
SK hynix has signed an MoU with TSMC for work together on next-generation HBM, with plans to mass produce HBM4 chips from 2026.
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Hitachi and Sagar Semi agree MoU on high-power devices
Hitachi's Power Semiconductor Device (HPSD) division has agreed a deal to help India's Sagar Semiconductors to build a new facility to produce high-voltage semiconductors for the automotive industry.
Micron standing by for $6.1bn CHIPS and Science Act package
US memory chip specialist Micron Electronics will receive a US government subsidy worth USD 6.1 billion next week, say multiple reports.
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Intelligent power modules with new optocoupler from CT Micro
CT Micro offers the CTS480, an interface optocoupler for intelligent power modules (IPM) with a high CMR (Common Mode Rejection) value. It contains an AlGaAs LED and a photodetector with integrated Schmitt trigger to provide logic-compatible waveforms so that no additional waveform design is required. The highly integrated, compact power coupler is designed to drive motors in applications such as household appliances, fans, pumps and general drives.
Wolfspeed selects Aixtron tools to support 200mm production
SiC specialist Wolfspeed has placed multiple-tool orders in Q3 and Q4 2023 to utilise Aixtron's G10-SiC to help further ramp production for 200mm (8-inch) SiC epitaxial wafers.
Fineline acquires IBR Leiterplatten
IBR Leiterplatten GmbH & Co. KG joins the Fineline Global Group and is now a part of the PCB supplier.
Samsung to receive $6.4B Chips Act boost for Texas fab
The Biden administration will award Samsung Electronics with up to USD 6.4 billion in direct funding to expand the company's semiconductor production in Texas as part of the CHIPS and Science Act.
Mitsubishi to expand Texas plant for semiconductor chemicals
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has decided to expand the Texas Plant of MGC Pure Chemicals America (MPCA), a subsidiary that manufactures super-pure hydrogen peroxide and super-pure ammonium hydroxide for use during the manufacturing process of semiconductors.
R2 Semiconductor files lawsuit against Intel in France
R2 Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Le Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris against the French subsidiaries of Intel and its customers, Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and HP Inc.
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The Effects of pH: Cleaning Agent Properties and Performance in Production
As cleaning agents evolve to meet customer and supplier environmental challenges, we take a closer look at the effect of pH cleaning agent properties and performance including material compatibility and rinsing behavior all while answering questions with SIR data.
FPT says its “all In” on AI, automotive and semiconductors
FPT Corporation has unveiled its strategic directions for the 2024-2026 period, with five focused areas defined as AI, Automotive, Semiconductor, Digital Transformation, and Green Transformation.
Ark Electronics expands global manufacturing network
Electronic manufacturing company Ark Electronics recently announced the expansion of its global factory network with the addition of EMS capabilities in Mexico and Europe.
ODU names new managing director
Connector solutions manufacturer ODU has appointed Dr. Henner Spelsberg as its new Managing Director and Spokesman of the Management Board. He will assume the responsibilities of his predecessor, Dr.-Ing. Kurt Woelfl.
Bransys expands PCB assembly capabilities
Bransys Group, offering PCB design and assembly services, has recently acquired a Jade MKII Selective Soldering System from Pillarhouse.
Merlin Flex commissions new ENIG Line
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex continues its investment programme by fully installing and commissioning a brand-new Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) plating line.
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PCBs: price reduction of up to -50.3% through AI
Thanks to the increased use of AI in production preparation, Multi-CB, a leading European PCB specialist, has been able to permanently reduce the prices for 1- and 2-layer PCBs. The price for a half Eurocard (80x100mm), for example, is now € 14.80 instead of € 29.80. Due to the process, the price reduction has the most significant effect on small quantities, although medium quantities are also benefiting.
Quanta Computer to build production facility in Germany
Taiwanese Quanta Computer has signed a deal with CTP, a European developer and manager of industrial properties, for a high-tech 22,500 square metre production facility at CTPark Jülich in the Brainergy Park Jülich in northwest Germany.
IT breach at Nexperia
Nexperia says that it has become aware that an unauthorised third party accessed certain of its IT servers in March 2024.
Exyte acquires Kinetics Group
Exyte says it plans to acquire Kinetics Group, a global provider of installation services, equipment, as well as technical facility management.
Qualcomm drops bid to buy Autotalks
Qualcomm has terminated its deal to acquire Israeli V2X communications company Autotalks.
Smartphone market up 7.8% – Samsung moves to pole position
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% year over year to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24).
ERS and Geringer to strengthen R&D and production capabilities
ERS electronic, a thermal management solutions specialist for semiconductor manufacturing, has finalised an agreement with Geringer Halbleitertechnik GmbH & Co. KG, a move poised to bolster its R&D and production capabilities.
JDI completes the sale of Higashiura fab to Sony
Back in March last year, Japan Display Inc (JDI) announced that it was going to sell its Higashiura fab facilities. The company has now completed the sale of the former Higashiura fab facilities to Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (SCK).
Asia still dominates among EMS providers
According to Manufacturing Market Insider's (MMI) annual overview of the world's largest EMS providers, the top 50 companies generated USD 423 billion in revenue.
Microchip acquires Neuronix AI Labs
Microchip Technology has acquired Neuronix AI Labs to expand its capabilities for power-efficient, AI-enabled edge solutions deployed on field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
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