U.S. semiconductor companies are accelerating investments in AI-focused chip development, advanced packaging technologies and new supply chain strategies as semiconductors become increasingly critical to digital transformation and economic competitiveness, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research a...
Researchers at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a new semiconductor device designed to reduce power consumption and hardware complexity in next-generation communication systems, including satellite networks, defence applications and future 6G infrastructure. The breakthrough centres on a multifunctional memristor capable of performing both sig...
India is increasingly being viewed as a strategically important player in the future of the global semiconductor industry, as demand for advanced chips accelerates amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, believes the semiconductor sector could surpass US$1.5 trillion in value by the...
Shares of memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology finished the week at a record level, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company's position within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem. The stock's strong performance comes amid sustained optimism surrounding demand for advanced memory products, particularly high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which has become a critical ...
Shares of optical networking and photonics specialist Coherent ended a shortened trading week modestly higher, supported by continued investor confidence in the long-term growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company has emerged as a key beneficiary of the rapid expansion of AI data centres, where demand for high-speed optical connectivity is increasing alongside the deployment of...
Investment management firm Pacer Advisors substantially increased its position in semiconductor company Cirrus Logic during the latest reporting period, signalling continued institutional confidence in the chip designer's growth prospects. According to a recent regulatory filing, the asset manager more than doubled its stake in Cirrus Logic during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 236,5...
Mordor Intelligence has published its latest analysis of the semiconductor industry, highlighting sustained expansion driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure, electric vehicle adoption, advanced packaging technologies, and increasing investments in domestic chip manufacturing ecosystems. According to the industry analysis, the semiconductor industry size stood at USD...
SandboxAQ announced a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce's CHIPS Research and Development Office for a $500 million award to address one of the most urgent challenges in American manufacturing: the foreign control of critical materials and chemistries that are essential to semiconductor manufacturing. The award provides funding to develop novel molecules and formulatio...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) and Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) announced a 10-year agreement to foster a strong partnership that will enhance advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in Arizona, strengthening and accelerating investment in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain ecosystem. The agreement establishes a collaboration framework for TSMC to procure f...
SEEQC, Inc. (“SEEQC” or the “Company”), a developer and manufacturer of scalable, energy-efficient digital chips for quantum computing systems, announced its participation in a four-year Microelectronics Commons Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) program. As one of eight U.S. Microelectronics Commons hubs, NORDTECH collaborates with regional part...
Rapidus Corporation announced that it has completed an additional funding round of 150 billion yen (equivalent to about $943 million USD) from the Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Japan, an independent administrative agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) based on the "Act on Facilitation of Information Processing." Earlier this year...
In this interview with Semicon Leaders Asia, Olivier Blachier, President, Materials Solutions, and SVP, Chief Innovation Officer at Entegris, shares insights into how strategic collaboration across the lithography ecosystem is accelerating the adoption of next-generation EUV technologies. He highlights the importance of Metal Oxide Resists, ultra-high-purity materials handling, a...
Amtech Systems, Inc. ("Amtech") (NASDAQ: ASYS), a manufacturer of equipment, consumables and services for semiconductor device packaging, wafer production and device fabrication, announced the closing of its oversubscribed underwritten public offering of 2,926,829 shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $20.50 per share, for total gross proceeds of $60 million before deducting underw...
SEMIFIVE, a leading global provider of custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) solutions, announced its participation in the Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE™) Forum 2026 in San Jose. At this forum, Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE, will deliver a presentation titled "Leading 3D-IC/Big Die Solution for AI Innovation." He will share SEMIFIVE's advanced design expertise in AI and Hi...
Emtar Technologies Inc., a Canadian semiconductor company developing next-generation wireless SoCs and RF front-end solutions for satellite communications and non-terrestrial networks, announced it has received the “Semiconductor Achievement Award: Startup of the Year” at the CHIPS NORTH Executive Summit, hosted by Canada’s Semiconductor Council. The award recognises emergi...
Polar Semiconductor, LLC and Nexperia B.V. announced a strategic collaboration to manufacture next‑generation power MOSFET devices at Polar Semiconductor’s U.S.-- based wafer foundry. The partnership supports an expanded power MOSFET portfolio while strengthening supply for customers worldwide. By combining Polar’s deep expertise in power semiconductor manufacturing and ongoing capa...
The SEMI Foundation, serving as the Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), announced the launch of the first four Regional Nodes of the NNME, marking a major national milestone in the effort to build America's microelectronics and semiconductor workforce at unprecedented scale. Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Tech...
SiTime has expanded its convertible senior notes offering to US$1.2 billion as the semiconductor timing technology company strengthens its financial position amid continued growth in demand for advanced chip infrastructure. The enlarged fundraising reflects strong investor interest and is expected to provide additional flexibility to support the company’s long-term expansion strategy, inclu...
Cyient Semiconductors announced a strategic financing transaction with funds managed by EAAA India Alternatives Ltd ("Edelweiss") and affiliated co-investors. The transaction includes an equity investment of approximately USD 10 Mn (INR 100 Crores) at a post-money equity valuation of USD ~500 Mn (INR 4600 Crores), alongside structured debt capital, enabling the company to strengthen its capital s...
In this interview with Semicon Leaders Asia, Adam J Morgan, Co-founder, CEO, & Technical Lead for Packaging Design at NoMIS Power, highlights how the company is positioning its high-voltage SiC portfolio at the centre of next-generation HVDC and grid modernisation initiatives. Through participation in the ARPA-E DC-GRIDS programme and collaboration with leading industry and researc...