DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei disclosed at the company's first-quarter 2026 earnings call that the foundry is collaborating with a customer on next-generation LPU development —a remark that stopped short of naming Nvidia— but that supply chain obs...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 15, 2026
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) officially celebrated the grand opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom on April 13, marking a historic milestone as the nation's first K–12 CTE semiconductor cleanroom of its size. The p...
SemiWiki • Apr 15, 2026
Review the specifications of any state-of-the-art microcontroller and you will discover the high dynamic current the device can consume. Examining the high clock rates and low tolerable voltage drop will lead you to the all-important power ...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 15, 2026
Lattice says Edge AI has reached the early deployment stage after years of trials
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Apr 15, 2026
Although AI demand will continue to drive both general-purpose servers and AI servers in 2026, suppliers are prioritizing capacity allocation to higher-market AI server products, according to TrendForce’s latest server industry findings.
TechCrunch - Semiconductors • Apr 07, 2026
Intel will join SpaceX and Tesla in an effort to build a new U.S. semiconductor factory in Texas, although the scope of its contributions are unclear.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
TSMC laid out its capacity expansion plans and advanced node progress at its first quarter 2026 earnings call. Chairman C.C. Wei reaffirmed Taiwan as the primary base for leading-edge production, citing close coordination with its research ...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 15, 2026
Through the collaboration, Silicon Box will work with industry leaders to advance automotive-grade chiplet devices with advanced packaging. The post Silicon Box Announces Plans to Join Imec Automotive Chiplet Program appeared first on Semic...
SemiWiki • Apr 15, 2026
IoT permeates every aspect of our lives, in payment systems, access authorization, vehicles, utilities, factories, hospitals, and in so many other fields. Which makes these systems attractive targets for hacking and social disruption while ...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 13, 2026
A series of radiation sensors aboard Orion in Artemis II are likely to be the basis for future missions, once full testing on astronaut tissue chips is complete.
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Apr 08, 2026
According to TrendForce’s latest findings on AI servers, NVIDIA’s high-end AI chip shipment mix is expected to change in 2026. The combined share of Hopper and Rubin series in overall high-end GPU shipments is anticipated to decrease due to...
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Taiwanese drone manufacturer Thunder Tiger Group is developing a domestic version of the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, modeled on systems deployed by the US in recent conflicts, as it seeks to build a cost advantage thro...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 15, 2026
Expanded collaboration combines agentic AI, physics-based simulation, and digital twins to accelerate engineering and unlock new levels of productivity across semiconductors, physical AI systems and AI factories. The post Cadence and NVIDIA...
SemiWiki • Apr 14, 2026
In today’s increasingly connected world, there are billions of SoCs, powering everything from automotive ECUs to industrial IoT sensors and processing sensitive data. While software-level security is taken seriously, hardware-level vulnerab...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 10, 2026
Sensors carried an important role in many aspects of the mission, from sensors to judge the launch to CMOS image sensors in cameras to all important radiation sensors.
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Apr 07, 2026
Major suppliers are continuing to phase out production of mature products below DDR4, according to TrendForce’s latest research on the memory industry. As supply tightens structurally, DRAM prices have already posted significant cumulative ...
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Passive component manufacturer Yageo held its first-quarter 2026 online earnings call on April 15, reporting strong financial results. Company CEO David Wang said that robust demand from applications related to artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 15, 2026
Molex today announced an agreement to acquire Teramount Ltd., an Israel-based developer of detachable fiber-to-chip connectivity solutions optimized for high-volume Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and other silicon photonics applications. The post...
SemiWiki • Apr 14, 2026
The increasing complexity of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving architectures has driven a transition from traditional bus-based interconnects to scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) fabrics. Renesas’ next-generation ...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 10, 2026
Edge AI is redefining what IoT devices can achieve.
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Apr 01, 2026
Continued investment in AI infrastructure by major CSPs, including purchases of GPUs and deployment of in-house ASICs, has driven strong growth among AI-related chip designers, according to TrendForce’s latest findings.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
China's smartphone market contracted in the first quarter of 2026, but stronger-than-expected demand for premium devices from Huawei and Apple helped cushion the decline and reshape industry priorities.
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 15, 2026
EdgeCortix, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in energy-efficient AI processing at the edge, today announced a new investment from Axiro Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd. and MPower Partners. The post EdgeCortix Announces New Investment fr...
SemiWiki • Apr 14, 2026
I was invited to listen in on an event hosted by Fujitsu and Quantum Insider on the reality of Quantum Computing (QC) in financial services today. This market is a good test for QC since multiple possible high value applications have been s...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 10, 2026
Four astronauts spent 10 days on historic mission looping around the Moon and traveling farther into space than ever before.
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Mar 31, 2026
Conventional DRAM contract prices expected to rise 58–63% QoQ in 2Q26; NAND Flash contract prices up 70–75% QoQ. DRAM suppliers keep reallocating capacity toward server-related applications. Despite downside risks in certain end-market. dem...
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
TSMC posted a record profit of NT$572.48 billion (US$18.06 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, marking another high in overall performance. For the second quarter of 2026, TSMC guided revenue between US$39 billion and US$42 billion, up 8...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 15, 2026
Sivers Semiconductors AB today announced a collaboration with Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider. The post Sivers Semiconductors Collaborates With Jabil appeared first on Semiconductor Digest.
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 09, 2026
Gartner says memory price inflation will destroy or delay non-AI demand
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Mar 23, 2026
Although global smartphone brands will encounter higher NAND Flash prices in 2026, the average storage capacity for smartphones is projected to grow by 4.8% YoY, according to TrendForce’s recent findings on the memory sector. This growth is...
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Taiwanese analog IC companies have recently released their full revenue figures for the first quarter of 2026, revealing mixed performances. Firms with rapidly growing new businesses or market share generally posted strong quarterly results...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 15, 2026
The Silicon Integration Initiative (Si2) has honored Terry Berke with an Si2 Outstanding Contributions Award, acknowledging over 25 years of dedication and success in semiconductor marketing and communications. The post Terry Berke Honored ...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 09, 2026
Radiation safety is a key concern for astronauts and NASA has provisioned radiation sensors and shielding for protection
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Mar 19, 2026
TrendForce’s latest research on the foundry industry reveals that continued investment in the AI arms race by North American CSPs and AI startups will keep demand for AI processors and supporting ICs strong in 2026. Global foundry revenue i...
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
The traditional off-season for consumer electronics showed unexpected strength in the first quarter of 2026, with microcontroller (MCU) suppliers reporting a wave of early orders. Customers, facing rising costs and sharp increases in memory...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 14, 2026
Artificial Intelligence is consuming a growing share of the world’s memory supply, leaving electronics manufacturers across industries facing longer lead times, rising prices, and increasing uncertainty, according to a new report released t...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 08, 2026
The decision to forego the full demo was made to allow crew to prepare the cabin for Earth entry on Friday.
TrendForce – Semiconductors • Mar 18, 2026
According to TrendForce’s latest findings on the AI servers, major CSPs are increasing investment in self-developed chips. In response, NVIDIA shifted the focus of GTC 2026 toward deploying AI inference applications across multiple industri...
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Major OSAT providers accelerate 2.5D/3D advanced packaging deployments in US, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia with non-Taiwan capacity footprint to expand.
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 14, 2026
AlixLabs today announced that it closed its Series A in the first quarter of 2026 following a strategic investment from Stephen Industries. The post AlixLabs Closes 15 M EUR Series A appeared first on Semiconductor Digest.
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 07, 2026
Thousands of images will inform geologists and future Artemis missions for landing and settlement zones
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Optical communication manufacturer EZconn announced a net profit after tax of NT$312 million (US$9.9 million) for March 2026, marking a 200% increase year on year and earnings per share (EPS) of NT$4.02. Including the previously reported Ja...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 14, 2026
The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC), a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), today announced a new cohort of eight startups selected to receive $1,013,287 in combined funding through its Powering Reg...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 06, 2026
Communications were lost for 40 minutes as the Orion spacecraft passed behind the Moon.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
The Chinese government has introduced sweeping regulations that authorize investigations and penalties against foreign companies that decouple from China's supply chain. The new rules arrive as global supply chains face mounting geopolitica...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 14, 2026
Semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation today announced the opening of two Advantest Innovation Centers—one located on the company’s campus in San Jose, Calif., and another currently under construction in nearby Sunnyval...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 03, 2026
Flyby of Moon and its dark side is expected Monday.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Samsung Electronics is accelerating efforts to improve yields for its sixth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM4), as it seeks to narrow the gap with market leader SK hynix. According to Chosun Biz, yields for Samsung's latest 10nm-class ...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 14, 2026
ASU's Extreme Environments Lab tests semiconductor technologies under some of the harshest conditions. The post This Lab’s Research Is A Little Extreme appeared first on Semiconductor Digest.
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 02, 2026
Presenting 32 distinguished individuals chosen for Fierce Sensors Rising Stars 2026 honors. They will be introduced at Sensors Converge 2026 in Santa Clara, CA, May 5-7.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Genomics BioSci & Tech, Taiwan's largest commercial genomic sequencing company, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the secrets of aging and disease. Company founder and chairman Joseph Chow emphasized that each genome is a...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 14, 2026
Co‑packaged optics (CPO) has moved from a long‑anticipated future technology to an immediate requirement for AI‑class data centers. The post Lighting the Path for AI: Co‑Packaged Optics Moves from Promise to Production appeared first on Sem...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 01, 2026
The Space Flight System and rocket roared into space on time with the Orion space capsule and four astronauts inside.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Fresh off a quarter in which it beat its own margin forecasts by a wide margin, TSMC issued second-quarter guidance that signals the AI-driven chip boom is accelerating rather than plateauing. The world's largest contract chipmaker projecte...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 13, 2026
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new way to package photonic integrated circuits so they can survive and operate in extreme environments. The post NIST Researchers Develop Photonic Ch...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 01, 2026
Some Artemis II suppliers focus on sensor fusion or displays of sensor readings while others detect radiation.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Taiwan's Kbro Broadband on April 15 unveiled its next-generation 10G broadband service, backed by a planned NT$10 billion (approx. US$316.45 million) investment to upgrade network infrastructure nationwide, marking a decisive step into the ...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 13, 2026
New facilities enhance Rapidus' development environment to ensure a steady transition to mass production of cutting-edge semiconductors in 2027. The post Rapidus Opens Analysis Center and Rapidus Chiplet Solutions appeared first on Semicond...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Apr 01, 2026
Winners for Best of Sensors to be named May 6 at Sensors Converge 2026 held at Santa Clara Convention Center.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$35.90 billion, a 40.6% jump from a year earlier, as insatiable demand for artificial intelligence (AI) processors pushed the world's largest contr...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 13, 2026
New initiative invites industry participation to enable optimal use of MRAM in lower-power edge devices to high-performance subsystems. The post SNIA Launches MRAM Alliance SIG appeared first on Semiconductor Digest.
FierceElectronics (All news) • Mar 31, 2026
During severe solar flares, astronauts will create a makeshift shelter
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Rising upstream component costs and higher new-phone prices are expected to slow global smartphone shipments in 2026, fueling stronger demand for used devices internationally and prompting companies to bolster secondhand operations; at the ...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 13, 2026
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 10.3% to $5,466.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from the $4,955.2 million registered in the fourth quarter of 2024. The post ESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Ind...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Mar 30, 2026
10-day mission loops around the Moon and takes crew farther an any humans have gone into space.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
China's domestic GPU industry is entering a new phase of rapid commercialization, as leading startups post strong revenue growth while intensifying investment in research, patents, and ecosystem development.
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 10, 2026
Transcat, Inc., a provider of test measurement, control and calibration, today announced the acquisition of SCM Metrology and Laboratories S.A., a privately-held calibration services provider based in Costa Rica. The post Transcat Expands i...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Mar 29, 2026
Apple began a strong push for American manufacturing last summer amid push from Trump administration.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Tesla has finalized the design of its next-generation AI5 chip, marking a milestone in its in-house semiconductor development. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the tape-out in a post on X, saying the design has been sent to foundry partners for fabr...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 10, 2026
Long-term agreement brings Snapdragon XR solutions to future generations of Specs, strengthening the platform for developers and customers. The post Snap and Qualcomm Expand Strategic Collaboration appeared first on Semiconductor Digest.
FierceElectronics (All news) • Mar 24, 2026
A seventh group of Fierce Sensors Rising Stars was named to the 2026 class, all to be honored at Sensors Converge in May.
DigiTimes (EN) • Apr 16, 2026
Cadence Design Systems and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across semiconductor design, robotics, and large-scale AI infrastructure, the companies said at CadenceLIVE Silicon Vall...
Semiconductor Digest (General) • Apr 10, 2026
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM), in collaboration with the Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study, has successfully achieved laser oscillation in a 2 µm-band infrared photonic crystal surface-emitting laser (PCSEL). The po...
FierceElectronics (All news) • Mar 19, 2026
A short online Fierce survey asks engineers to describe their work with Edge AI pilots in hopes of revealing insights on why some never make it to production.