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IMAPS Symposium 2023 Keynote Chats: Quorvo’s Kevin Anderson, IBM Research’s Jeffrey Burns, and ASE’s C.P. Hung

Oct 12, 2023 | 3D InCites Podcast

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 IMAPS International Symposium, where the week’s keynote talks focused on different aspects of heterogeneous integration, packaging technology for high-performance computing, and what’s driving these technologies. Françoise von Trapp speaks with three of the keynote speakers who addressed attendees including Kevin Anderson, of Qorvo; Jeffrey Burns, of IBM […]

imec’s Katrien Marent and SEMI Europe’s Laith Altimime Talk about Europe’s Role in Achieving a Sustainable $Trillion Semiconductor Industry

Oct 05, 2023 | 3D InCites Podcast

SEMICON Europa 2023 is only six weeks away, and the 3D InCites podcast will once again be the Official Podcast Partner. There is an exciting lineup of topics and top-notch speakers, all focused on the main theme of shaping a sustainable $1T Era. And for the second time, following the great success of last year’s […]

Everyone’s A System Designer With Heterogeneous Integration – SemiEngineering

Oct 05, 2023 | SemiEngineering

Engineers are encountering more unknowns, working with different people and tools, and focusing on new types of tradeoffs. The post Everyone’s A System Designer With Heterogeneous Integration appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.

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Oct 05, 2023 | SemiEngineering

Performance depends on the application it is being applied to. The post How Much AI Is Really Needed? appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.

US DoD awards $39.4m for NC State-led Microelectronics Commons Regional Innovation Hub CLAWS – Semiconductor Today

Oct 05, 2023 | Semiconductor Today

North Carolina State University has been awarded $39.4m from the US Department of Defense to serve as the leader of a regional innovation hub in wide-bandgap semiconductors…

NXP’s Gulroz Singh Discusses The Semiconductor Industry’s Role in Ensuring Autonomous Vehicle Safety

Sep 29, 2023 | 3D InCites Podcast

As autonomous vehicles take to the roads, the jury is still out on the readiness of these vehicles in terms of safety. Technologies being used are still in nascent stages, and there is still work to be done before these vehicles can be operated in driverless mode. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp sits down […]

Semiconductor Supply Chain Problems Running Rampant? – Semiconductor Digest

Sep 27, 2023 | Semiconductor Digest

Solutions to mitigate future materials supply vulnerabilities. Semiconductor Supply Chain Problems Running Rampant? was posted by Shannon Davis on Semiconductor Digest.

How the Worlds of Chiplets and Packaging Intertwine – EE Times

Sep 27, 2023 | EE Times

There’s no one-fits-all solution when it comes to chiplet design. The post How the Worlds of Chiplets and Packaging Intertwine appeared first on EE Times.

U.S. to Extend Permission for Samsung and SK Hynix to Export New Tools to China – Tom’s Hardware

Sep 27, 2023 | Tom's Hardware

Samsung and SK Hynix can continue buying new tools for Chinese fabs, for now.

3D InCites 411 – Françoise von Trapp Talks about the 2024 3D InCites Awards and More

Sep 22, 2023 | 3D InCites Podcast

We’ve made changes to the 3D InCites Awards Program and the 2024 Yearbook! This recording of the recent 3D InCites 411 explains everything you need to know to participate in these programs. In this information session and Q&A you’ll learn about: 💡 The new 3D InCites Awards Format and Nomination Process 💡The 2024 Yearbook Opportunities […]

SEMI Semiconductor Climate Consortium and BCG Issue First Insider Report of Semiconductor Value Chain’s Carbon Emissions – Semiconductor Digest

Sep 21, 2023 | Semiconductor Digest

The SEMI Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) today issued its first report of the semiconductor ecosystem’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile, an in-depth analysis of the semiconductor value chain’s carbon footprint and priority-ranked carbon emission sources for the industry to address. SEMI Semiconductor Climate Consortium and BCG Issue First Insider Report of Semiconductor Value Chain’s Carbon Emissions was […]

Building Better Bridges In Advanced Packaging – SemiEngineering

Sep 21, 2023 | SemiEngineering

Leading-edge applications, from biotech to co-packaged optics, require choices in architectures, assembly methods, and materials for system performance. The post Building Better Bridges In Advanced Packaging appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.

100th Episode: Talking with Erica Folk and Tarak Railkar About The 2023 IMAPS Symposium

Sep 18, 2023 | 3D InCites Podcast

You are now listening to the 100th Episode of the 3D InCites Podcast! To celebrate, Françoise sits down with Erica Folk and Tarak Railkar, both representatives of the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society – also known as IMAPS. 3D InCites is the official Industry Partner of IMAPS and the Official podcast of the IMAPS Symposium. […]

European Semiconductor Regions Alliance Launched – Semiconductor Today

Sep 18, 2023 | Semiconductor Today

On 7 September, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels, Belgium — in a signing ceremony hosted by the Minister-President of the Free State of Saxony (Freistaat Sachsen) Michael Kretschmer — launched the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance (ESRA) as a political network engaged to strengthen Europe’s capacity to produce semiconductors and microelectronics, reducing […]

TSMC Will Start Trial Production at Arizona Fab in 2024 – Tom’s Hardware

Sep 14, 2023 | Tom's Hardware

TSMC’s Arizona fab will start small-volume production of 4,000 – 5,000 wafer starts per month in Q1 2024.

Vietnam Thriving Semiconductor Industry Fuels Economic Resilience Amidst Global Challenges – Semiconductor DIgest

Sep 14, 2023 | Semiconductor Digest

Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, bolstered by significant investments from industry giants like Samsung and Intel, and the relocation of major manufacturers from China, has partly helped the country shine amidst a global economic downturn. Vietnam Thriving Semiconductor Industry Fuels Economic Resilience Amidst Global Challenges was posted by Shannon Davis on Semiconductor Digest.

Joe Cestari and Martijn Pierik Talk About Moving Up in a Downturn

Sep 11, 2023 | 3D InCites Podcast

The semiconductor industry is in an interesting position – on one side, the demand is there for it to become a $1T industry sometime in the next 7-10 years. But headwinds – including a current downturn, has many companies putting the brakes on spending. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp talks with Joe Cestari and […]

Intel Foundry Services and Tower Semiconductor Announce New US Foundry Agreement – Semiconductor Digest

Sep 07, 2023 | Semiconductor Digest

Intel’s advanced 300mm manufacturing facility in New Mexico to provide new capacity corridor for Tower, helping fuel future growth. Intel Foundry Services and Tower Semiconductor Announce New US Foundry Agreement was posted by Shannon Davis on Semiconductor Digest.

Setting Standards For The Chip Industry – SemiEngineering

Sep 07, 2023 | SemiEngineering

Industry veterans examine the inner workings of how standards are created. The post Setting Standards For The Chip Industry appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.

Winbond Electronics’ Alex Wei and Omar Ma talk about the Memory of Everything

Sep 05, 2023 | 3D InCites Podcast

This episode of the 3D InCites podcast was recorded live at SEMICON West. Françoise von Trapp speaks with Alex Wei and Omar Ma about the memory challenges facing the semiconductor industry, as AI and machine learning create a need for more advanced Flash Memory and DRAM. As memory specialists who recently joined the UCIe Consortium, […]