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Global Total Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record of $139 Billion in 2026
SEMI
Nikon's NEXIV VMF-K Series enhances measurement speed for precision inspection
Nikon Corporation
TOPPAN at SEMICON Japan 2024
TOPPAN Inc.
Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on powerbox with long term supply for silicon carbide
STMicroelectronics
Right-Angle Illuminated Tactile Switches Offer Customization and Versatility
Littelfuse
Indium Corporation Honored with Excellence in Electronics Assembly Materials Award
Indium Corporation
Beebolt and SEMI Announce Strategic Partnership
Beebolt
Configurable power-management IC for automotive microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics
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Semiconductor Sales Increase 22% Year-to-Year; Projected to Increase 19% in 2024
Global semiconductor sales surged to a record $56.9 billion in October 2024, up 22.1% year-over-year and 2.8% month-to-month. SIA's revised forecast predicts a 19% annual increase, with sales reaching $626.9 billion in 2024.
Semiconductor Industry Association
Advanced Processes and Chinese Policies Drive 3Q24 Global Top 10 Foundry Revenue to Record Highs
TrendForce reports a 9.1% QoQ revenue rise for the top 10 wafer foundries in Q3 2024, driven by demand for AI servers and flagship tech launches. TSMC leads with 13% growth, while Samsung faces a 12.4% decline.
TrendForce
Case Study: Improving Yield for Chip-on-Wafer Underfill
Leading IC manufacturing and technology services provider increases chip-on-wafer (CoW) yield by 3.3% from 96.47% to 99.66%. Download now.
Technical Paper
What do we know about the economics of AI?
MIT economist and Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu highlights AI's uncertain economic benefits, projecting modest growth while warning against automation-driven job losses. He advocates for productivity-enhancing AI and urges careful adoption to minimize societal harm.
MIT News
TSMC market share up, increases lead
TSMC solidified its dominance in the global wafer foundry market in Q3, growing its share to 64.9% with $23.53 billion in sales, driven by flagship smartphone launches and HPC demand. Samsung trailed at 9.3%, facing increased competition.
Taipei Times
Malaysia says US tariffs could affect chip supply
Malaysia warned that U.S. tariffs on BRICS nations over currency alternatives could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains. Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz emphasized mutual reliance, noting Malaysia's key role in chip packaging and the U.S. as a major trade partner.
Taipei Times
Sustainable AI Needs Better Power Delivery and Cooling
Sustainable AI solutions took center stage at SC24, with Flex acquiring JetCool to enhance cooling for AI workloads and Empower Semiconductor unveiling its Crescendo platform to cut power losses in data centers by over 10%, revolutionizing AI chip efficiency and sustainability.
EE Times
Huawei premium smartphone shipments surge, as Apple continues to lead segment in China
Huawei surged in China's high-end smartphone market in Q3, narrowing the gap with Apple. Huawei's premium shipments grew 34%, achieving a 33% share, while Apple led with 52% despite a 5% decline. Huawei's foldable phones thrived, boosting its global ranking.
South China Morning Post
Chip Industry Week In Review
Global chip sales surged to $56.9 billion in October, a 22% YoY rise, as semiconductor equipment billings hit $30.38 billion in Q3. TSMC advanced its 2nm fab timeline in Taiwan and prepares for NVIDIA's AI chip production in Arizona.
Semiconductor Engineering
Samsung Electronics' wage talks likely delayed until next year
Samsung Electronics' wage talks with its largest union are set to resume next year after the National Samsung Electronics Union's leadership gained renewed member confidence. A prior tentative deal, rejected in November, had included a 5.1% pay hike.
Yonhap News Agency
China's chip industry able to withstand sanction attacks
U.S. sanctions on China's advanced chip industry have spurred China's dominance in low- and mid-tier semiconductors, boosting exports by 21.4% this year. Despite U.S. measures, Chinese firms thrive, while U.S. companies face market losses and globalization persists.
China Daily.com.cn
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Dec 9, 2024
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What do you call the natural, molecular-attraction force that inhibits the spread of a liquid at its interface with a solid surface.
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