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Semiconductors in a world without PFAS - News
Jun 21, 2024 · The importance of semiconductors is not lost on governments and NGOs. The EU’s REACH Annex XVII PFAS restriction proposal initially suggested exemption periods (derogations) of five and 12 years, based on risk and socioeconomic assessments. Semiconductor manufacturing was a commonly referenced example of why such a …
CEA-Leti reports 'breakthrough' 3D Sequential Integration (3DSI)
Dec 20, 2023 · CEA-Leti at IEDM 2023 described the world’s-first 3D sequential integration (3DSI) of CMOS over CMOS with advanced metal line levels, which brings 3DSI with intermediate BEOL closer to commercialization. This breakthrough, detailed in the paper “3D Sequential Integration with Si CMOS Stacked on 28nm Industrial FDSOI with Cu-ULK iBEOL ...
Current scenario of the semiconductor wafer industry
Jun 26, 2023 · TSMC, a major semiconductor manufacturer, recently announced its plans to invest USD 12 billion between 2021 and 2029 towards constructing a 12-inch wafer plant that will produce chips using the advanced 5 nm process. This indicates a positive trend towards the growth of the semiconductor industry in North America.
TSMC reveals 'breakthrough' set to redefine the future of 3D IC
Oct 3, 2023 · TSMC has announced the new 3Dblox 2.0 open standard and major achievements of its Open Innovation Platform® (OIP) 3DFabric Alliance at the TSMC 2023 OIP Ecosystem Forum. The 3Dblox 2.0 features early 3D IC design capability that aims to significantly boost design efficiency, while the 3DFabric Alliance continues to drive memory, substrate ...
SEMIFIVE concludes HyperAccel contract - News
4 days ago · SEMIFIVE, a leading design solution provider and pioneer of platform-based custom silicon solutions, has announced the conclusion of a contract with HyperAccel to develop a generative AI chip, Bertha, for mass production. Bertha will be developed using 4nm process technology, and the mass production is targeted to commence in the first quarter ...
Infineon combines silicon and silicon carbide in an e-mobility …
4 days ago · The HybridPACK Drive G2 Fusion is the first plug'n'play power module that implements a combination of Infineon’s silicon and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. This cutting-edge solution provides an ideal balance between performance and cost efficiency, giving more choice in the optimization of inverters. One of the main differences between ...
SEMI Report: Silicon Wafer Shipments Edge to New Record in Q1 …
Wednesday 4th May 2022. Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments in the first quarter of 2022 surpassed the previous record high set in the third quarter of 2021, rising 1% quarter-over-quarter to 3,679 million square inches, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.
Mitsubishi Electric begins supplying power semiconductor chips
Oct 14, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric's Power Device Works' Fukuyama Factory has begun large-scale supply of power semiconductor chips made from 12-inch silicon (Si) wafers for the assembly of semiconductor modules, effective immediately. The advanced Si power-semiconductor modules will initially be used in consumer products. Going forward, Mitsubishi Electric ...
TSMC recognises outstanding suppliers - News - Silicon …
TSMC has announced the winners of the 2022 TSMC Excellent Performance Awards, recognizing global suppliers who showed outstanding performance in areas including technical cooperation, material development, support for volume production, facility construction management, and quality control. Market demand for advanced semiconductor technology ...