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Samsung targets 2nm process for HBM4E base die to boost AI chip edge

13.03.2026

Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to adopt a 2-nanometer (nm) process for the base die of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM), HBM4E, aiming to enhance its technological competitiveness. Industry experts see this as part of Samsung's broader strategy to leverage...

The ten largest semiconductor foundries exceeded $169.5 billion in 2025

12.03.2026

The ten largest semiconductor foundries exceeded $169.5 billion in 2025, driven by AI.

These Are The 100 Most Promising European Startups, According to Leading VCs

12.03.2026

VivaTech, one of Europe's largest events for startups and technology, has published the new edition of the ranking "Top 100 Rising European Startups". The

STMicroelectronics enters high-volume production of its industry-leading silicon photonics platform to support AI infrastructure demand

10.03.2026

PIC100 technology in 300 mm high-volume production for leading hyperscalers, with plans to quadruple capacity by 2027 and further expand in 2028 ST unveils PIC100 through-silicon via (TSV) upcoming…

Chip Industry Week In Review

06.03.2026

AI integrity attacks; US weighs more AI chip authority; on-chip security controls; new chips at MWC; optical interconnect deals; CPO funding; 18A; diary of advanced lithographer; domain-scoped agentic AI; HBM4; automotive chips; BYD's 9-minute EV charge.

Are data center investments driving waves of layoffs?

06.03.2026

(Image: GPT-Image / AI-generated) According to estimates, layoffs in the tech sector could exceed the previous year's figures in 2026. Agility initiatives by corporations remain crucial, while AI threatens up to 70,000 jobs. A potential new factor: cash flow problems...

WBG Power Device Market on Fire: 13.4% CAGR to Hit $3.26 Billion by 2031

06.03.2026

In the rapidly evolving landscape of power electronics efficiency size and thermal performance are no longer just competitive advantages they are fundamental requirements As industries from automotive to industrial automation push the boundaries of what s possible traditional silicon based...

Smartphone shipments to fall 7% in 2026 amid memory constraints and geopolitical pressures

05.03.2026

ASML seeks new growth in AI packaging beyond EUV monopoly

04.03.2026

ASML dominates extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, the technology used to manufacture the world's most advanced logic chips. Decades of R&D and a deep patent portfolio have given the Dutch equipment maker a near-monopoly in EUV systems, securing pricing power and...

MWC 2026: from foldable wonders to electric supercars

03.03.2026

Barcelona became the epicenter of the tech world for a few days this year. Once upon a time, manufacturers competed in the number of cores and megapixels, today discussions on

Imec PDKs for packaging sub-2nm chiplets

03.03.2026

Imec’s NanoIC pilot line has brought out two PDKs for sub-2nm processes: a fine-pitch redistribution layer (RDL) and die-to-wafer (D2W) hybrid bonding

Apple’s iPhone 17 Series 5G mmWave Antenna Module Revealed to be Powered by Soitec FD-SOI Substrates - Semiwiki

02.03.2026

Recent independent teardown and technical analyses have confirmed that the 5G mmWave antenna module powering Apple’s latest iPhone 17 lineup relies on advanced SOITEC based Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) substrate technology. The discovery highlights a significant architectural shift in high-frequency...

The Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic Circle

02.03.2026

As AI labs gorge themselves on compute, data center operators are flooding north in search of cheap and plentiful energy.

India’s semicon business push triggers race for domain experts - The Economic Times

25.02.2026

India’s semiconductor push is driving a surge in hiring as companies like Micron, AMD, Applied Materials and L&T Semiconductor seek specialised talent in chip design, verification and AI accelerators. Demand for system-level engineering skills far outstrips supply. Finance minister Nirmala...

SEALSQ Deepens Technology Focus on CMOS-Compatible Quantum Architectures to Enable Secure Scalable Silicon-Based Quantum Computing

24.02.2026

Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and...

The global chip market jumped to a record high, with logic and memory chips leading the way

23.02.2026

Global semiconductor sales rose to a new high in 2025.

ASML's Strategic Pivot: Workforce Restructuring Amid Unprecedented Demand

23.02.2026

ASML's Strategic Pivot: Workforce Restructuring Amid Unprecedented Demand () | aktiencheck.de

German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies expands in Timisoara to strengthen ties with the Romanian automotive industry

23.02.2026

German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies is expanding in Timisoara to strengthen ties with the Romanian automotive industry.

India Launches $445M Chip Plant with HCL-Foxconn Partnership

23.02.2026

Modi’s foundation stone ceremony marks milestone in India’s $445M chip ecosystem expansion

SK Hynix Boss Pledges to Boost Output of AI Memory Chips

23.02.2026

Chairman Chey Tae-won of SK Hynix Inc.’s parent SK Group pledged to grow production of AI memory chips to meet a surge in demand from the global data center buildou…

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