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Global Semiconductor Industry Experiences a Wave of MergersNews

Global Semiconductor Industry Experiences a Wave of Mergers

Over the weekend, news of ADI's acquisition of Flex Logix's embedded FPGA assets immediately drew attention across the industry. According to a November 10 report from eeNews Europe, U.S.-based reconfigurable AI chip design company Flex Logix has sold its embedded FPGA assets to Analog Devices (ADI), which has also hired the technology team. Flex Logix's eFPGA technology could potentially be integrated into ADI's low-power MAX microcontroller, which features a hardwired ML accelerator, providing greater flexibility. The company has not disclosed the transaction terms or any further details.

ADI Acquires eFPGA Company Flex LogixNews

ADI Acquires eFPGA Company Flex Logix

Recently, it was reported that Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has successfully acquired Flex Logix. According to information published on Flex Logix's official website, the company has sold its technology assets to a large publicly traded company, confirming that ADI is the buyer.

DATA Launches LEGEND 860 Mid-Range PCIe 4.0 SSDNews

DATA Launches LEGEND 860 Mid-Range PCIe 4.0 SSD

ADATA has announced the release of the LEGEND 860 M.2 Gen 4 NVMe SSD, a new M.2 2280 form factor product that uses the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and is available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities. ADATA claims that the new product is three times faster than standard PCIe 3.0 SSDs and ten times faster than SATA SSDs, targeting mid-range users seeking fast and reliable storage solutions for PCs, laptops, or PlayStation 5 devices.

Intel Likely to Further Delay Restart of German Wafer Fab ConstructionNews

Intel Likely to Further Delay Restart of German Wafer Fab Construction

According to a recent report by Tom's Hardware, Intel has decided to extend the pause on its wafer fab construction plan in Magdeburg, Germany, with the restart now postponed until 2029 or 2030. If fully implemented, this measure will not only affect the development of Germany's semiconductor industry but also bring attention to the €10 billion in subsidies initially allocated to Intel, raising discussions on whether these funds should be reallocated.

China Achieves Breakthrough in 6-Inch AlN Single Crystal Composite Substrate and Wafer Manufacturing ProcessNews

China Achieves Breakthrough in 6-Inch AlN Single Crystal Composite Substrate and Wafer Manufacturing Process

Recently, the Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory's third-generation semiconductor team, in collaboration with Professor Jincheng Zhang and Professor Xiangdong Li from Academician Yue Hao's group at Xidian University, and Guangdong Zhien Technology Co., Ltd., successfully developed high-performance GaN HEMTs wafers based on 2-6 inch AlN single crystal composite substrates.

ROHM to Showcase Advanced Power and Analog Technologies at Electronica 2024News

ROHM to Showcase Advanced Power and Analog Technologies at Electronica 2024

Global semiconductor manufacturer ROHM (headquartered in Kyoto, Japan) will participate in the world-leading trade show for electronic components, systems, applications, and solutions—electronica 2024—which will be held from November 12 to 15 in Munich, Germany. ROHM's booth will be located at C3-520, where it will showcase its advanced power and analog technologies aimed at improving power density, efficiency, and reliability in automotive and industrial applications. These technologies are crucial for meeting the growing demands of modern electronic systems, particularly in the context of sustainability and innovation.