TriEye and Tower to deliver shortwave infrared sensors for the automobile ADAS market

Partnerships
TriEye reveals Tower as SWIR sensor partner
TriEye Technologies collaborated with Tower Semiconductor to develop a cost-effective SWIR sensor designed for automotive ADAS and industrial markets. Featuring 1.3 million pixels, this sensor demonstrates exceptional performance in challenging low-light and adverse conditions. Read More>>
BorgWarner and STMicroelectronics collaborate to enhance Volvo Cars’ electric vehicles with SiC Technology
This collaboration seeks to incorporate STMicroelectronics’ SiC technology into BorgWarner’s Viper Power Module, thereby elevating the performance and capabilities of Volvo Cars’ electric vehicles. This aligns with Volvo’s ambitious target of achieving full electrification by 2030. Read More>>

Deal
Hanmi Semiconductor wins US$ 31 Mn order HBM equipment for SK Hynix
Hanmi secured a US$ 31.4 Mn contract with SK Hynix for its state-of-the-art “DUAL TC BONDER 1.0 Dragon” equipment, which plays a pivotal role in AI semiconductor high-bandwidth memory processes. This order is a historic milestone for Hanmi and arrives at a time of substantial growth forecasts within the AI semiconductor sector. Read More>>

Merger and Acquisition
AMD acquires French AI software company Mipsology
AMD acquired Mipsology to bolster its AI capabilities, with a focus on autonomous vehicles, manufacturing robotics, and smart retail. It further solidifies AMD’s position in the market, positioning it as a strong competitor alongside industry giants like Nvidia and Intel. Read More>>

Centre Setup and Expansion
TSMC to build multi-billion-Euro chip factory in Dresden, Germany
TSMC unveiled plans for a substantial investment of EUR 10 Bn (US$ 10.7 Bn) in a new semiconductor manufacturing plant which will boast a monthly production capacity of 40,000 wafers. The facility is strategically aimed at serving the European and German automotive as well as industrial sectors. Read More>>
New Vishay semiconductor manufacturing plant opens in Durango
Vishay Intertechnology allocated a US$ 45 Mn investment to establish a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico. The 18,000-square-meter area facility is geared towards an annual production capacity of billions of semiconductor chips, with a primary focus on serving the automotive industry. Read More>>

Executive Movements
Onsemi appointed Christina Lampe-Onnerud to its Board of Directors
Christina Lampe-Onnerud is a renowned energy storage expert and entrepreneur, with significant experience in battery technologies and global energy initiatives. Lampe-Onnerud holds over 80 patents and has previously served as CEO of two companies. Read More>>
Micron Technology appoints China Government Relations Director
Micron Technology appointed Li Xinming (Jeff Li) as Director of Government Relations to address strained relations with Chinese authorities. Li brings over 30 years of experience in both the public sector and the semiconductor industry, specializing in Chinese government interactions. Read More>>

Product Launch
Qualcomm releases new gaming-focused processors
Qualcomm has unveiled three dedicated gaming processors designed for handheld gaming devices. Among them, the flagship Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 stands out, delivering more than a 30% increase in CPU speed, double the GPU performance, and support for ray tracing and Wi-Fi 7. Read More>>

• Renesas Electronics Corporation focuses on developing connectivity solutions such as cloud-based IoT device management, 5G infrastructure, NB-IoT connectivity, and connected automotive solutions. 
• The company intends to develop high-performance Wi-Fi 6E chipsets with unique, patented Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging technology, which turns ubiquitous Wi-Fi networks into a radar sensor that helps to track the movement and location in real-time Renesas Electronics Corporation develops semiconductor solutions for advanced E-Axle system that integrates an electric vehicle (EV) drive motor and power electronics, to launch a proof of concept (PoC) and develop a highly integrated PoC that includes a battery management system (BMS).

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