TSMC’s US Expansion Plan May be Accompanied by 12-inch Supply Chain
According to TrendForce, TSMC's expansion plan in the U.S. may be accompanied by other actors in 12-inch supply chain too...
TSMC to Build an Advanced Semiconductor Fab in US
TSMC today announced its intention to build and operate an advanced semiconductor fab in the US...
Analysts See a GaAs Rebound Amid Uncertainty
Chip industry trackers continue to hedge their bets despite a few bright spots...
Worldwide Semiconductor Capex Expected to Drop 3% in 2020
Although the semiconductor industry’s capital spending (capex) forecast will decline by 3% this year, that figure hasn’t be lowered due…
COVID-19 to Significantly Impact Global Chip Market
According to IDC, the COVID-19 virus will have a serious impact on the semiconductor market, likely be close to US$26…
ST Acquires a Majority Stake in GaN Company
With the acquisition of a majority stake in French gallium nitride innovator Exagan, STMicroelectronics expands beyond silicon carbide.
Next-Gen Space-Borne Systems Call for WBG Semiconductors
WBG semiconductors are critical to the development of next-generation space-borne systems thanks to advantages like insensitivity to radiation and high-temperature…
Over Half of Global Wafer Capacity Held by Five Companies
An increasing percentage of the world’s capacity is getting concentrated in the hands of the largest producers.
The Role of Silicon Carbide in Power Electronics
Silicon Carbide is being adopted in several power applications. The agreement between ROHM and STMicroelectronics will increase its massive adoption…
Improving Efficiency with SiC Isolated Gate Drivers
Using silicon carbide gate drivers can reduce energy loss by 30 percent while maximizing system uptime.