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Sep 25, 2025 TSMC to Build Advanced 1.4nm Fab TSMC will start building its 1.4nm Fab 25 in Taichung next quarter, targeting $16.49B in output and 4,500 jobs. The move accelerates advanced chip production as AI-driven demand and record semiconductor growth fuel Taiwan's strategic manufacturing push. Taipei Times Sep 25, 2025 Is the CHIPS Act Becoming the CHIPS Investment Act? The U.S. is weighing equity stakes in TSMC and other CHIPS Act recipients, echoing its Intel deal. As TSMC expands U.S. fabs with SoIC tech, Deca and SST advance modular chiplet packaging, fueling next-gen semiconductor performance and innovation. 3DInCites Sep 25, 2025 Benefits And Challenges Of Using Chiplets Chiplets promise greater processing power, simpler designs, and higher yields by surpassing reticle-size limits, but integrating them is complex. Ashley Stevens of Arteris highlights challenges in coherent versus non-coherent interfaces, heterogeneous designs & derivative chip partitioning. Semiconductor Engineering Sep 25, 2025 SK hynix Reportedly Doubling EUV Fleet by 2027, Potentially Set to Rank Third Globally SK hynix plans to add 20 EUV systems by 2027, doubling capacity with a 6T KRW+ investment to advance next-gen DRAM and HBM. The move could place it third worldwide in EUV tools, rivaling Intel, as it ramps 1b DRAM for HBM4 and prepares 1c and 1d nodes. TrendForce Sep 25, 2025 SEMI Issues Statement on U.S. H1-B Visa Policy Announcement SEMI voiced support for the U.S. administration's new H-1B visa policy, citing alignment with strategic and economic security goals. While backing efforts to secure U.S. semiconductor leadership, SEMI warned of workforce strains and urged collaboration. SEMI Sep 25, 2025 Memory Spot Price Update: DDR4 Drives DRAM Price Rally, Mainstream Chips Surge 6.88% This Week TrendForce reports DRAM and NAND spot prices continue climbing. DDR4 chips lead with a 6.88% jump to US$5.947, while NAND demand rebounds as QLC products outperform. Market optimism and limited supply fuel rising quotes despite weak transaction volumes. TrendForce Sep 25, 2025 Intel Soars on SoftBank's $2 Billion Bet, Igniting Optimism for Chipmaker's Future WRAL Sales provides businesses of all sizes with tailored advertising solutions across TV, web, radio, digital, and promotional campaigns. Leveraging its extensive network, the company helps clients reach target audiences effectively and drive measurable growth. WRAL Sep 25, 2025 Intel Is Seeking an Investment From Apple as Part of Its Comeback Bid Intel has approached Apple about investing in its government-backed turnaround, following Nvidia and SoftBank funding. Talks also explore deeper collaboration, boosting confidence in Intel's revival, though Apple is unlikely to return to Intel chips. Yahoo! Finance Sep 25, 2025 How to Measure Nothing Better Researchers are developing a quantum sensor using ultracold atoms to measure extreme vacuums with unprecedented precision. Unlike traditional ion gauges, this atom-based approach requires no calibration, detects lower atomic densities & could set a universal vacuum standard. IEEE Spectrum Sep 25, 2025 The Future Of Verification Experts from Alphawave, Arteris, Cadence, Keysight, Siemens EDA, and Synopsys discussed the current state of functional verification, sharing insights on emerging trends, challenges, and strategies to improve efficiency and reliability in semiconductor design and testing. Semiconductor Engineering |
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