Key Insights and Signals in Semiconductor
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Centre Setup and Expansion
TSMC plans more 3nm chip factories in big Taiwan production push
The company is increasing its footprint in Taiwan by building four more facilities valued at USD 10 Bn apiece in its production hub in Tainan, intended to manufacture 3-nanometer chips. The four facilities are only part of a larger plan to construct more facilities for the company across the island. Read More>>
Deal
Mycropore receives orders from TSMC and UMC for electro-copper-plating filtration solutions
Mycropore will supply a range of micro-contamination control filtration products, including the proprietary CoopaGard™ series, SlurriGard™ series for the clients’ wafer fab electro-copper-plating (cathode loop), and single anode chamber (SAC) applications respectively. Read More>>
Showa Denko’s program to develop 8-inch SiC Wafers for NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund Projects
In the project, SDK plans to make the most of its resources, including an intelligent property portfolio and development know-how. It further aims to develop SiC epi-wafers with a diameter of 8 inches and reduce deficiencies by one digit or more, thereby reducing the production cost of next-generation power semiconductors. Read More>>
Mergers and Acquisitions
Applied Materials buys European ALD pioneer Picosun
Picosun will become part of Applied’s ICAPS (IoT, Communications, Automotive, Power and Sensors) group, which provides materials engineering systems. The Finnish pioneer in atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology also brings deep R&D capabilities, talented teams, and strong relationships with leading research institutions and universities worldwide. Read More>>
Partnerships
Ansys partners with TSMC to deliver multiphysics design methodology for wireless chips
The collaboration with TSMC makes it easier for joint customers to adopt Ansys’ advanced solutions platform for simulating and modeling electromagnetic interactions on integrated circuits manufactured by TSMC. Read More>>
MaxLinear and Qorvo to enable high-efficiency power amplifiers for massive MIMO radio solution
This combination of two partners aims to reduce the radio’s power, weight and volume by enabling high-efficiency power amplifiers (PAs), making massive MIMO radios more practical. Additionally, this solution saves hundreds of watts per multi-element radio in both power consumption and wasted dissipated power. Read More>>
Executive Movement
James Fisher hires former Smiths Group executive Jean Vernet as CEO
Vernet has experience working in the offshore energy sector both in the UK and globally. He was most recently chief executive of Smith Group’s largest division, John Crane. Read More>>
Rockley Photonics’ CFO steps down
Rockley Photonics Holdings Ltd.’s finance chief, Mahesh Karanth, is stepping down to pursue other interests. The company announced that Chad Becker, vice president of financial planning and analysis, will become interim CFO immediately. Read More>>
Financial and Market Activity
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. declares second-quarter dividend
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., a global company that provides high-performance, semiconductor-based power electronics solutions, announced today its second-quarter dividend of USD 0.75 per common share to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2022. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2022. Read More>>
TSMC may surpass Intel in quarterly revenue for the first time
Wall Street analysts estimate TSMC will grow second-quarter revenue 43 percent quarter-over-quarter to USD 18.1 Bn. Intel, on the other hand, is expected to see sales decline 2 percent sequentially to USD 17.98 Bn in the same period, according to estimates collected by Yahoo Finance. Read More>>
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Startup Spotlight
Company – Levels
Total Funding – USD 88 Mn
About: Levels develops a health and wellness platform designed to monitor metabolic fitness. The platform tracks blood glucose in real-time, enabling users to optimize their diet and exercise. Read More>>
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