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Coherent Expands World’s First 6-Inch Indium Phosphide (InP) Production LineNews

Coherent Expands World’s First 6-Inch Indium Phosphide (InP) Production Line

On December 9, Coherent announced plans to expand the world’s first 6-inch (150mm) InP wafer production line as part of a modernization project for its 700,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing cleanroom in Sherman, Texas. The initiative, supported by a $33 million investment under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, aims to scale InP device production and reinforce Coherent's position as a leader in the communications and sensing sectors.

Another Integrated Circuit Industry Platform Launched in ShanghaiNews

Another Integrated Circuit Industry Platform Launched in Shanghai

On December 11, the Shanghai Integrated Circuit (IC) 2024 Industry Development Forum and the 30th IC Design Industry Exhibition (ICCAD-Expo) were held in Shanghai's Pudong district. At the event, the Shanghai Pudong IC Industry Service Platform—Shanghai Zhangjiang Haoxin Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Zhangjiang Haoxin")—was officially inaugurated.

Ayar Labs Raises $155M in Series D Funding, Backed by NVIDIA, AMD, and IntelNews

Ayar Labs Raises $155M in Series D Funding, Backed by NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel

Ayar Labs, a pioneer in optical I/O technology, announced on December 11th that it has successfully secured $155 million in Series D funding, pushing its total funding to $370 million and its valuation past the $1 billion milestone. The funding round was co-led by Advent Global Opportunities and Light Street Capital, with participation from tech giants NVIDIA, AMD Ventures, and Intel Capital.

China Ramps Up Semiconductor Production Across RegionsNews

China Ramps Up Semiconductor Production Across Regions

In a significant development for the semiconductor industry, China is rapidly advancing chip production projects across cities such as Nanjing, Beijing, Yangzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, and Longyan. These projects span a variety of domains, including silicon carbide (SiC), IGBTs, and filter chips, showcasing China’s strategic commitment to boosting its semiconductor capabilities.

Storage Giants Push Innovations with Billions in Subsidies Amid Industry AdvancementsNews

Storage Giants Push Innovations with Billions in Subsidies Amid Industry Advancements

In a major boost for the memory industry, Micron Technology has secured a $6.165 billion subsidy from the U.S. government under the CHIPS Act. The funding aims to enhance its DRAM production capacity and fuel technological advancements. Meanwhile, other storage leaders such as Samsung, SK Hynix, and Marvell have unveiled significant developments in memory technology and market strategies.

ZEISS Completes Acquisition of Beyond Gravity’s Lithography DivisionNews

ZEISS Completes Acquisition of Beyond Gravity’s Lithography Division

On December 2, ZEISS announced the successful acquisition of the lithography division of Beyond Gravity, integrating it into its Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) division. Effective December 1, 2024, Beyond Gravity’s lithography business has been incorporated into ZEISS SMT, with the Cossweid facility now operating under the name Carl Zeiss SMT Switzerland AG.

Growing GaN Adoption in the Automotive IndustryNews

Growing GaN Adoption in the Automotive Industry

On December 10, ROHM Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership with TSMC to co-develop and mass-produce automotive-grade GaN (Gallium Nitride) power devices. This collaboration aims to combine ROHM’s expertise in GaN device development with TSMC’s advanced GaN-on-Silicon technology to meet the growing market demand for high-voltage, high-frequency power components with exceptional performance.