1. GlobalFoundries invests €1.1 billion to double Dresden plant capacity GlobalFoundries (GF) has announced plans to invest €1.1 billion over the coming years to double wafer production capacity at its Dresden, Germany, facility to 1.5 million wafers per year. The facility specializes in 22nm FD-SOI 22FDX low-power process technology for power and RF devices and […]
TSMC to Price 1.6nm Wafer Process 50% Higher Amid Economic Challenges According to reports, TSMC is set to price its upcoming 1.6nm (A14) process at up to $45,000 per wafer, a 50% increase over the 3nm price, reflecting the growing costs of advanced semiconductor production. The wafer prices in the foundry services are driven by […]
1. Wolfspeed Nears Bankruptcy as Silicon Carbide Chipmaker Struggles with Financial Difficulties Silicon carbide chip manufacturer Wolfspeed is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after failing to resolve its financial burdens. The move comes as the company faces ongoing weakness in automotive and industrial demand, coupled with trade-related uncertainties. Wolfspeed has rejected multiple […]
1. Renesas expands semiconductor footprint in India with new R&D centers and new startup academy partnership Renesas Electronics said it has partnered with India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to strengthen the local semiconductor ecosystem by supporting startups and academic institutions under the “Chip to Startup” (C2S) program. As part of this initiative, […]
1. DRAM, NAND prices soar as chip buyers scramble to beat tariff deadline Memory chip prices surged in April as IT hardware makers rushed to stock up on inventory ahead of the US tariffs, pushing up fixed contract prices for DRAM and NAND and boosting prospects for South Korean chipmakers. According to DRAMeXchange, the fixed […]
1. Trump Imposes $600 Billion Tariffs: Global Chip, PCB & PCBA Industries Face Major Challenges In February 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs totaling up to $600 billion on imported goods from China, including key items such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and electronic components. With rates ranging from 10% to 100%, the […]
1. IBM warns of chip supply risks, highlights Japan’s Rapidus as key alternative IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has warned that the global chip supply chain is increasingly vulnerable to over-reliance on a few major players, citing geopolitical tensions. He highlighted Japanese foundry startup Rapidus as a strategic emerging force in addressing these risks. “It’s no […]
1. Global semiconductor sales to reach $117.1 billion in 2024, driven by China’s $49.6 billion investment Global semiconductor sales are expected to grow 10% in 2024 to $117.1 billion, up from $106.3 billion in 2023, according to a new report from SEMI. This growth is driven by increased investment in advanced logic, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), […]
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