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In this preview episode for SEMICON West 2024, Françoise von Trapp and SEMI America’s President Joe Stockunas talk about SEMICON West’s Past, Present, and Future. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaboration in the semiconductor industry and the important role SEMI plays in supporting the interests of its global members. Joe updates listeners on semiconductor […]
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Replacing silicon and organic substrates requires huge shifts in manufacturing, creating challenges that will take years to iron out. The post The Race To Glass Substrates appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Establishing void-free fill of high aspect ratio TSVs, capped by a thin and uniform bulk layer optimized for removal by CMP, means fully optimizing each of a series of critical phases. As we will see in this 3-part series, the conditions governing outcomes for each phase vary greatly, and the complexity of interacting factors means… […]
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Glass has long been explored as an alternative substrate material to organic laminates and silicon. As high-performance computing and chiplets HPC push the boundaries of existing technology, they are demanding innovative packaging solutions, beginning with innovative substrate materials. This is paving the way for glass. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp and Richard Noack discuss […]
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A Penn State-led model to bring veterans into the chip industry could scale for broad workforce development. The post Veterans Could Close The Semi Industry’s Workforce Gap appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Establishing void-free fill of high aspect ratio TSVs, capped by a thin and uniform bulk layer optimized for removal by CMP, means fully optimizing each of a series of critical phases. As we will see in this 3-part series, the conditions governing outcomes for each phase vary greatly, and the complexity of interacting factors means… […]
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2.5D and 3D ICs present special challenges since these designs contain multiple chiplets of different materials integrated in all three dimensions. This complexity demands full assembly verification of the entire stack, considering all the subtle electrical and physical interactions of the complete system. Identifying… Read More The post Siemens EDA Makes 3D IC Design More […]
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Semiconductor manufacturers face mounting pressure as the industry evolves. The post Semiconductor Manufacturers Must Adapt to Shifting Landscape appeared first on EE Times.
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This episode was recorded live at the IMAPS Device Packaging Conference in Fountain Hill AZ, where several of the keynote talks focused on chiplet architectures and heterogeneous integration for semiconductor device manufacturing, assembly, test, and packaging. Françoise von Trapp talks with Arvind Kumar, of 3D InCites member company, IBM and Hemanth Dhavaleswarapu of AMD, about […]
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The evolution of chiplets is realizing real-world integration problems that can be mitigated with adaptable solutions provided by embedded programmable logic. The post Overcoming Chiplet Integration Challenges With Adaptability appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Evaluating the true cost and benefit of AI can be difficult, especially within the semiconductor industry. The post Can Models Created With AI Be Trusted? appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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In this episode, recorded live at SEMI ISS Europe, Françoise von Trapp hands over the mic to SEMI Europe President, Laith Altimime, who leads a discussion on the European chip industry’s growth and challenges, and whether the European Chips Act will strengthen Europe towards its 20% vision goal. Panelists include: Manfred Horstmann, GM and […]
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In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, semiconductors are at the heart of innovation across diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. As a leader in technology and engineering, Siemens plays a pivotal role in empowering the next generation … Read More The post Enabling Imagination: Siemens’ Integrated Approach to System Design appeared […]
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The great things about CEO keynotes, at least from larger companies, is that you not only learn about recent advances but you also get a sense of the underlying algorithm for growth. Particularly reinforced when followed by discussions with high profile partner CEOs on their directions and areas of common interest. I saw this recently… […]
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This episode was recorded live at IMAPS DPC, where the Spring version of the Global Business Council focused on Geopolitics Fueling the Repatriation of the Semiconductor Ecosystem. To get the complete picture of the collaboration happening, Françoise von Trapp speaks with representatives of the government, industry, and academia. Dan Berger, National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program […]
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Verifying and debugging complex multi-dimensional systems earlier in the flow using multi-physics analysis. The post Reduce 3D-IC Design Complexity: Early Package Assembly Verification appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Cadence facilitates the sharing of technology expertise with universities, research institutes, and industry advisors. The post Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Chip manufacturer TSMC’s new expansion into Phoenix has been plagued with worker rights abuses, thanks to a culture of furious overworking taken from its Taiwan plants.
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This episode features the winners of this year’s 3D InCites Awards. These included five technology enablement awards, one sustainability award, the Adele Hars Award for DEI, and an award for Best Place to Work. Nils Anspach, of LPKF & Laser Electronics, explains the company’s laser-based deep etching technology for glass substrates in heterogeneous integration, and […]
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Workforce issues that have delayed TSMC’s ramp to production in Arizona will potentially affect other chipmakers. The post U.S. Subsidy for TSMC Has AI Chips, Tech Leadership in Sight appeared first on EE Times.
