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What Year Was It?
The day was Sep 11. What year was it?
Attack on America
At 8:45 a.m. on a clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
Attack on America
Answer: September 11, 2001
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September 12, 2024
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IFTLE 605: Helping Lead the Way for Chip Packaging in India
India is set to become a major semiconductor player, with its market expected to reach $64 billion by 2026. Investments totaling $15 billion are fueling chip manufacturing and packaging plants, including a $11 billion fab by PSMC and Tata Electronics.
3DInCites
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AI Needs New Breakthroughs in Energy-Efficient Computing
The semiconductor industry has made significant progress, reaching exascale computing, but CMOS scaling faces challenges due to rising costs and lithography limitations. Future zeta-scale systems aim for 1,000× exascale performance, but massive power demands highlight the need for improved efficiency.
EE Times
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CMP Carrier Head Film Replacement Testing
Semiconductor manufacturing relies on precise processes like CMP. With Pureon DF200 discontinued, Entrepix explores alternatives. Testing PR Hoffman 1000, PR Hoffman 7000, Pureon PF800 films shows promise.
Technical Paper
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ASML needs license for some services in China
The Dutch government announced that ASML will need a license to provide spare parts and software updates for certain chipmaking equipment sold to Chinese customers under export restrictions. The new rule includes ASML’s 1980di and 1970di machines starting September 6, 2024.
Taipei Times
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Infineon targets large share of GaN chip market after breakthrough
Infineon announced a major technological breakthrough in gallium nitride (GaN) chips, positioning itself to capture a significant share of the growing market. The company projects the GaN chip market will hit several billion dollars by decade's end, according to CEO Jochen Hanebeck.
Reuters
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Google says it’s made a quantum computing breakthrough that reduces errors
Google researchers have made a significant breakthrough in quantum error correction, demonstrating the ability to suppress errors by adding more physical qubits to a logical qubit. This advancement could pave the way for quantum computers to achieve greater accuracy and reliability.
MIT Technology Review
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Striking A Balance On Efficiency, Performance, And Cost
Industry experts highlight the challenges of voltage droop in modern chip designs, stressing the need for innovative power management. Backside power delivery, FinFETs, and optoelectronics offer potential solutions, but require complex integration. Collaboration remains key to lowering energy consumption.
Semiconductor Engineering
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Panel makers pivot to chip packaging as consumer electronics stall
Taiwanese and Chinese panel manufacturers are shifting focus from saturated consumer electronics markets to advanced packaging technologies. Firms like BOE and Innolux target automotive, system-end markets, and non-display sectors. Innolux emphasizes fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) while AU Optronics prioritizes mobility and display solutions.
Digitimes
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Texas woos Taiwan's chip giants with US$700M fund and tax perks
In July 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited Taiwan, signing an economic cooperation agreement with the MOEA. Abbott's goal was to attract Taiwanese semiconductor companies to Texas and launched the State of Texas Taiwan Office to strengthen bilateral ties.
Digitimes
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[News] China Announced Two Breakthroughs in Semiconductor Chip Sector
China recently set two major records in the semiconductor sector. It mass-produced the world’s first 28nm embedded RRAM image quality adjustment chip, revolutionizing Mini LED displays, and developed the first 16-bit quantum bit semiconductor microprocessor, advancing molecular simulations and quantum computing.
Trend Force
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Defect Challenges Grow At The Wafer Edge
As chip complexity grows, reducing defects at the wafer edge, bevel, and backside becomes essential. Edge defects can lead to costly wafer breakage and yield loss. Maintaining wafer uniformity and preventing damage during processes like hybrid bonding remains challenging.
Semiconductor Engineering
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TSMC sales rise on AI demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) reported a 33% revenue rise year-on-year in August, reaching NT$250.87 billion. This growth, fueled by demand for Nvidia’s AI chips and smartphones, positions TSMC to exceed third-quarter revenue projections by 5-6%.
Taipei Times
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Now There Are Four
TSMC dominates the semiconductor foundry industry with 62% market share and $20.82 billion in revenue for Q2 2024. However, competition is intensifying, with Rapidus, Samsung, and Intel ramping up 2nm technology. The question remains: Can they challenge TSMC's dominance?
3DInCites
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Huawei debuts tri-fold phone
Huawei has unveiled the Mate XT, the world's first tri-foldable smartphone, aiming to outshine Apple's iPhone 16 launch. With over 3 million pre-orders, the Mate XT showcases Huawei's tech prowess but its high price may limit its market impact.
Taipei Times
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Taiwan to broaden Czech Republic chip cooperation
Taiwan plans to boost semiconductor collaboration with the Czech Republic, leveraging Prague's proximity to Dresden and TSMC's new wafer fab in Germany. This "silicon triangle" aims to attract Taiwanese firms to the Czech Republic, enhancing Europe’s semiconductor industry.
Taipei Times
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How Much Power Will AI Computing Actually Require?
The future power needs of AI remain uncertain, despite bold predictions from market analysts. Various reports, like Goldman Sachs' claim of a 160% increase in data center demand, fuel speculation. However, advancements in AI chip efficiency and limits to growth temper these fears.
EE Times
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Promises and Perils of Parallel Test
Parallel testing offers potential cost savings but presents challenges due to device complexity, equipment limitations & trade-offs in test processes. While it reduces test time & costs, factors like thermal management, power requirements & site efficiency can complicate operations.
Semiconductor Engineering
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SEMICON India 2024: Taiwanese firms urged to act amid closing investment window
Ahead of Semicon India 2024, Manharsinh Yadav urged Taiwanese companies to invest in India's booming semiconductor sector. With $25 billion committed and five active projects, Yadav emphasized lucrative opportunities for Taiwanese firms to expand and collaborate in this market.
Digitimes
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Test Your Knowledge
In relation to location, what does the abbreviation GPS stand for?
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
"Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give."
William Arthur Ward
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"They cut our travel budget again. You'll have to get to the Denver conference by swivel chair."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
In relation to location, what does the abbreviation GPS stand for?
Answer: Global Positioning System
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