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Franceā€™s Multibillion-Euro Investment Propels Chip Manufacturing in Crolles

On June 5th, 2023, France announced its commitment to providing 2.9 billion euros ($3.10 billion) in state aid to support a significant investment by chipmakers STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries. The investment amounts to 7.5 billion euros and aims to establish a semiconductor factory in Crolles, southeastern France. STMicroelectronics (Image source: STMicroelectronics) During a joint press conference…

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Microchip Invests $300 Million to Expand Operations in India

Microchip Technology, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, recently announced its plan to invest $300 million over the next four to six years to expand its operations in India. This significant investment reflects Microchipā€™s strong commitment to the Indian market and highlights the countryā€™s growing importance as a hub for technological innovation and development. Microchipā€™s…

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AMD Unveils Revolutionary VP1902

In a groundbreaking development, AMD has unleashed its latest innovation ā€“ the AMD VP1902, set to be the largest FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) in the world. This colossal FPGA is specifically designed to emulate future silicon designs, ranging from small Systems on Chips (SoCs) like those found in Raspberry Pi devices to powerful next-generation accelerators…

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Applied Materials to Invest $4 Billion in California Research and Manufacturing Facility

The White House revealed that semiconductor manufacturing company Applied Materials is set to invest up to $4 billion in research and development, as well as a new facility in California dedicated to chipmaking. The newly established Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization (EPIC) Center will spearhead the development of cutting-edge tools for semiconductor manufacturing. Applied…

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Chinese Government Invests Billions in Semiconductor Industry Subsidies

The Chinese government has reportedly provided substantial subsidies, totaling CNY12.1 billion (US$1.75 billion), to approximately 190 listed semiconductor companies within its territory. This move is part of China’s broader strategy to enhance its technological independence and reduce reliance on the Western world amidst geopolitical tensions. China has been actively investing in sectors critical to its…

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The challenges and opportunities for semiconductor manufacturing in the post-pandemic world

The semiconductor industry has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with supply chain disruptions, factory shutdowns, and increased demand for certain types of semiconductors. As the world starts to recover from the pandemic, semiconductor manufacturers face a unique set of challenges and opportunities.Ā  One of the key challenges facing semiconductor manufacturers in the post-pandemic…

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Rapid Silicon Announces Revolutionary AI Tool for FPGA Design Process

Rapid Silicon, a company that specializes in AI and intelligent edge-focused FPGAs based on open-source technology, has announced the imminent launch of RapidGPT, a groundbreaking AI-based tool for advanced conversational features and code autocompletion capabilities dedicated to FPGAs. This tool is set to be the industry’s first of its kind. RapidGPT has been designed to…

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TSMC Collaborates with Biden Administration on CHIPS Act Funding Guidance

On April 10th, 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) announced that it was collaborating with the Biden Administration to receive guidance on its application for funding under the U.S. CHIPS Act. The company stated that it was communicating with the U.S. government regarding the relevant subsidy legislation. Additionally, Taiwan’s Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua revealed that the country’s…

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Building a Resilient Supply Chain: ASU and Mexican Partnership in the Semiconductor Industry

Semiconductor technology is crucial in powering the modern world, enabling essential functions such as communications, transportation, manufacturing, defense, and more. However, the United States’ share of microchip production had drastically declined from 37% to 12% in the last 30 years, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chain disruptions from East Asia exposed significant economic…

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