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NewsRapidus, Japan’s innovative semiconductor manufacturer, has announced significant progress towards its 2nm process node production. During the opening ceremony of SEMICON Japan on December 11, Chairman Tetsuro Higashi expressed confidence in the company's trial production line for 2nm chips.
NewsMitsubishi Electric is reportedly in discussions with domestic competitors to establish a power semiconductor alliance, according to the company’s CEO, Kei Urushima, in an interview with Bloomberg. This move aims to enhance collaboration in producing these critical components, essential for driving various electronic devices globally.
NewsTIME magazine has named Dr. Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, as its 2024 CEO of the Year. The accolade highlights her remarkable leadership since taking over as AMD’s CEO in 2014. Under her guidance, AMD has experienced a dramatic transformation, with its stock price surging nearly 37-fold and its market share consistently expanding.
NewsTSMC, the leading semiconductor foundry, is making significant strides in its 2nm process technology as it prepares for mass production in 2025. Reports suggest that trial production has achieved a yield rate exceeding 60%, positioning TSMC to potentially reach a 70% yield rate or higher, which would allow ample time to fine-tune the technology for large-scale manufacturing.
NewsOn 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.
NewsThailand's Board of Investment (BOI) announced on Wednesday its approval of a $306 million investment by Unique Integrated Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Group. The investment aims to bolster the semiconductor sector through the production of machinery components and equipment for chip manufacturing.
NewsInfineon, a leading German semiconductor company, has also expressed its intention to ramp up local production in China. CEO Jochen Hanebeck revealed in a recent interview that Infineon is focusing on localizing its chip production to better meet the needs of Chinese customers.
NewsOn 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.
NewsOn December 12th, Pioneer Precision Technology Co., Ltd. made its debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with an IPO price of 11.29 yuan per share. The stock opened at 85 yuan per share, marking a staggering 652% increase on its first trading day. The company’s market capitalization briefly reached 17.3 billion yuan.
NewsAyar 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.
NewsIn a bid to gain European Union approval for its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, chip design software giant Synopsys has proposed divesting two of its assets, according to insiders familiar with the matter. The European Commission, the EU’s competition watchdog, is currently consulting with competitors and customers on Synopsys' proposals, with feedback due by December 16.
NewsIn 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.