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In recent years, the U.S., Japan, and the Netherlands have progressively tightened restrictions on China’s access to semiconductor technology. In contrast, South Korea has responded more cautiously to U.S. demands, owing to its heavy reliance on the Chinese market. This is all in the midst of growing U.S.-China tensions. However, according to a report by
Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics, a provider of high-reliability semiconductor solutions, has announced a partnership with Flip Electronics, a distributor based in Alpharetta, Georgia. This agreement will see Flip Electronics holding a large inventory of Teledyne e2v HiRel’s semiconductor wafers, which are essential for military applications. The aim is to ensure a stable and dependable supply
Tata Electronics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASMPT to collaborate on establishing semiconductor assembly equipment infrastructure and solutions. Through this partnership, ASMPT and Tata Electronics will collaborate for workforce training, advancing service engineering infrastructure, automation, spare supports and boosting R&D initiatives in the area of wire bond, flip chip, advanced packaging and
One only needs to look back a few decades to see when the semiconductor landscape had Japan on top, controlling over 50% of the market. However, since then, a combination of geopolitical pressures, particularly from the United States, alongside increasing competition from rival Asian nations like South Korea and Taiwan has led to a steep
Across the globe, a race is on to construct new advanced fabs (semiconductor fabrication plants), so where are these cutting-edge facilities being built exactly? The fab landscape Owing in large part to the current tense nature of the geopolitical landscape, countries across the globe have been pushing increasingly to build more semiconductor fabrication facilities, especially
Chip stocks worldwide have slumped due to fears surrounding the global computer chip industry. The sell-off followed reports that the Biden administration may further tighten restrictions on exports of semiconductor equipment to China. Comments by former US President Donald Trump, suggesting that Taiwan should fund its own defence, added to these concerns. In the US,
Author: Ole-Fredrik Morken, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Nordic Semiconductor Wireless connectivity underpins everything, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). But advanced wireless devices demand an equally advanced supply chain, one that may be forced to use AI itself. Compare a modern Bluetooth chip today to one from just over
China is expanding its IC capabilities at all costs, and the “game” is playing out internationally. The stakes are high for all involved, especially China and the U.S. Addressing what it views as a significant threat, the U.S. government established export control regulations specifically aimed at China’s artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries on October
The automotive industry has faced significant challenges due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on semiconductor chip availability, causing widespread disruptions across the sector and the global economy. However, as we approach mid-2023, the situation has stabilized, and the auto industry has adjusted to a new normal. While the shortage of semiconductor chips that
Chip manufacturers can’t seem to catch a break. Tariffs, pandemics, transportation challenges, and now war have impacted rare earth availability, exacerbating supply chain chaos. Rare Earths and Tech Apps War in Ukraine hampers the availability of such rare earths as neon, krypton, and xenon, all used in semiconductor manufacturing. Krypton is a noble gas used
