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Legacy Process Nodes Going Strong! The critical, and growing, significance of mature node #chips and processes While all eyes tend to focus on the leading-edge silicon nodes, many mature nodes continue to enjoy robust #manufacturing demand. Successive nodes stopped reducing die cost at around the 20nm node. “In the finFET era of processes, esoteric process requirements necessary to move #technology forward with each generation have added significant cost and complexity,” explained Andy Appleby CEng, principal product manager for logic libraries IP in Synopsys Inc’ Solutions Group. “This has created strong transition points between each node.” From then on, any die shrinks are countered by more expensive processing, and those costs have ramped up dramatically. Mask sets are more expensive, and advanced nodes typically require more layers and therefore more mask sets. Most #foundries and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) have robust business on older nodes. “Pick your IDM, other than Intel or the #memory ones, and many still fab at 130nm and above,” said David Park , vice president of marketing at Tignis. “There is just no need for certain parts to be made at a smaller node.” Advanced nodes also have fewer customers because not many companies can afford them. “At 3nm there are only 2 or 3 customers,” observed Michael Cy Wang, associate vice president of corporate marketing at United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC). “At 7 nm, maybe there are 5 to 10 customers. But when you come to the 22 or 28nm node, we’re talking about dozens of customers, or more.” A big thank you again to Bryon Moyer and Semiconductor Engineering for the full article with more background and insights via the link below (very interesting!) 💡🙏👇 https://lnkd.in/e7vsUT4G #semiconductorindustry #semiconductors #semiconductor #technology #tech #it #industrial #iot #aiot #chips #icdesign #foundry #china #usa #ic #taiwan #semiconductormanufacturing #geopolitics #innovation

Bringing Semiconductor Manufacturing Back to the U.S. The CHIPS and Science Act has awarded over half of the $52 billion in semiconductor subsidies to various companies. Here’s a snapshot of the key beneficiaries: ▪ Intel Corporation: $8.5B in funding + $11B in loans for massive investments in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon. Expected to create over 80,000 jobs. ▪ TSMC: $6.6B in grants + $5B in loans to establish a major hub in Phoenix, Arizona. Aiming to boost U.S. production of advanced chips. ▪ Samsung Semiconductor: $6.4B to enhance facilities in Austin and develop a new hub in Taylor, Texas. Significant focus on advanced chip production. ▪ Micron Technology: $6.1B for fabs in New York and Idaho, part of a $100B investment projected to create 50,000 jobs. ▪ GlobalFoundries: $1.5B for expansion and new fabs in New York and Vermont, focusing on automotive, aerospace, defense, and AI chips. ▪ Microchip Technology Inc.: $162M to bolster production of microcontroller units and specialty semiconductors, crucial for EVs, cell phones, and more. ▪ Polar Semiconductor: $120M to double sensor and power chip production capacity in Minnesota, moving towards majority U.S. ownership. ▪ BAE Systems: $35M for modernizing its Microelectronics Center in New Hampshire, enhancing supply chain efficiency for defense and satellite tech. Together, these investments are set to revolutionize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and technology development. #TechInnovation #Semiconductors #MadeInUSA #CHIPSAct #Intel #TSMC #Samsung #Micron #GlobalFoundries #MicrochipTechnology #PolarSemiconductor #BAEsystems

💡 Intel’s Vision for the Future of Semiconductors 💡 At #IEDM2024 , Intel Corporation unveiled groundbreaking advancements that #redefine the limits of #semiconductor technology, focusing on atomically-thin #2D #transistors, #next-gen chip packaging, and high-speed interconnects. 🌟 Key Innovations: 1️⃣ #Gate-All-Around (#GAA) RibbonFET Transistors Transitioning from #FinFET to #nanosheet designs for better performance and scalability. 2️⃣ Atomically-Thin #2D Materials Exploring materials like #transition metal #dichalcogenides (#TMDs) for ultra-thin, high-efficiency transistors. 3️⃣ Innovative Packaging & #Interconnects #Selective Layer Transfer (#SLT): Enables efficient chip-to-wafer assembly. #EMIB-T Technology: A new interconnect solution using #TSVs for faster, low-power communication. These cutting-edge technologies aim to push the boundaries of efficiency, scalability, and integration, paving the way for next-gen computing applications. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRqsp_db At RAI, we are driven by such advancements and remain committed to fostering collaborations to explore the future of semiconductors and materials science. 🌍 Let’s connect and shape the future of technology together! #Semiconductors #Innovation #MaterialsScience #Intel #IEDM2024 #NextGenTech #RAI #ResearchAndDevelopment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Stanford University MIT Professional Education

#Semiconductor Industry Sees Major Leap with TSMC’s 1.6 Nanometer Technology #TSMC has made a monumental stride in semiconductor #technology by introducing a 1.6 nanometer process, a significant leap from the 3-Micron Technology initiated in 1987. This latest innovation underscores TSMC’s enduring leadership in the semiconductor sector, where they currently produce about 90% of the world’s chips, powering advancements in technology and AI. Key innovations include a shift from FinFET to Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors, also known as Nanosheet transistors. This new architecture allows for up to 35% reduction in power consumption compared to earlier technologies. An equally transformative development is the introduction of backside power delivery. This enhancement separates power interconnects from signaling pathways, a change that promises to simplify chip layouts, increase density, and improve overall performance. Here's a breakdown of why this is significant: Miniaturization: Moving from 3 microns to 1.6 nanometers represents an incredible shrinking of transistor size.This allows for more transistors to be packed onto a single chip, leading to more powerful and efficient processors. Performance and Efficiency Gains: TSMC estimates that chips made using their 1.6nm process will offer an 8-10% performance improvement or a 15-20% reduction in power consumption compared to previous generations.This translates to faster devices that use less battery or require less cooling. Industry Leadership: TSMC's dominance in chip manufacturing is further solidified with this innovation. Their ability to consistently deliver cutting-edge processes makes them a critical partner for tech companies around the world. Overall, TSMC's 1.6nm process is a major leap forward that will have a ripple effect across the entire technology industry,paving the way for even more powerful and efficient devices in the future. Here are some additional points to consider: The 1.6nm process is still a few years away from mass production, with commercial availability expected around late 2026. This technology represents a significant engineering challenge, and there are ongoing discussions about the limitations of miniaturization as we approach the atomic level. Despite these challenges, TSMC's achievement is a testament to the continuous innovation in the semiconductor industry. #innovation #semiconductor #chipdesign #courses #semicondynamics Object Automation CDACINDIA Dr. Satya Gupta Farhang Yazdani Sameer Shende Andrew Kahng Peter Hofstee Jayakumar S Dr sujatha jamuna anand S D Sudarsan, Ph.D.

𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐄𝐓 (𝐆𝐀𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓) 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 2030 Global Gate-All-Around FET (GAAFET) Technology Market size is expected to reach nearly US$ 483.73 Mn. by 2030 with the CAGR of 32.5% during the forecast period. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: https://lnkd.in/gHF3p7p8 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐄𝐓 (𝐆𝐀𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓) 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 #Gate-All-Around FET (GAAFET) technology is emerging as a key innovation in semiconductor design, promising to revolutionize the future of chip manufacturing. As the #semiconductor industry moves toward smaller, more efficient, and powerful chips, GAAFET technology is positioned to replace traditional #FinFET designs, enabling faster #processing speeds, reduced power consumption, and enhanced performance for advanced #computing applications. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 #Demand for Smaller and More Efficient Chips: The push for #miniaturization in electronics, particularly in smartphones, 5G devices, and high-performance computing, is driving demand for GAAFET technology. #Advancements in AI and Machine Learning: The rise of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-intensive #applications requires advanced semiconductor technologies capable of handling vast data #processing. GAAFET offers the #scalability and performance needed to meet these demands. 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞: 1. Infineon Technologies AG 2. Fairchild Semiconductor 3. Renesas Electronics Corporation 4. DIGI-KEY ELECTRONICS EUROPE LIMITED 5. Toshiba Corporation #GAAFET #GateAllAroundFET #FETTechnology #Semiconductors #AdvancedTransistors #Nanoelectronics #ChipDesign #TechInnovation #NextGenFET #Microelectronics #SemiconductorIndustry #GAAFETMarket #TransistorTechnology #IntegratedCircuits #ChipManufacturing #Nanotechnology #GAAFETTransistor #ElectronicsEngineering #SemiconductorResearch #FutureOfFET

Welcome To New Opportunities For Semiconductors: How To Achieve Breakthroughs In The Field Of 7 -Nanometer Chip 😏 📌In recent years, China's semiconductor industry has faced huge challenges and opportunities.Zhang Pingan, executive director of Huawei, said in an interview that solvingThe 7 -nano -chip problem will marked major progress in China's semi -conductive industry.Although it is currently impossible to obtain advanced chip processes with 3 nanometers and 5nm, China is promoting the development of the semiconductor industry by improving the mature process and the research and development system architecture.   📌Solve7 -nano -chip problem importance 📡7 -nano -chip problem solving is of great significance to the Chinese semiconductor industry.7 -nanometer technology is considered one of the thresholds for advanced chip manufacturing. Its breakthrough means that China has taken an important step in high -end chip manufacturing technology.Although the world's top chip manufacturers such as TSMC and Samsung have achieved 3 -nanometer and 5 nanometer technology, for China, it is already a very good result to solve the 7 -nanometer process.   📌Technical breakthrough and innovation 📡solve7 nano -chip problem requires many technical problems.First of all, the 7 -nanometer process has high requirements for manufacturing equipment and materials, and requires advanced lithography machines and high -purity raw materials.In addition, the design and manufacturing process of 7 -nanometer chips is also extremely complicated, and it requires strong research and development capabilities and rich experience accumulation......   🥁Learn More:https://lnkd.in/gfqyF6gG #artificialintelligence #Gateway #semiconductors #integratedcircuits #electroniccomponents #Sensors #storage #ai #ems #oemfactory #icchips #icchip #automotive #aerospace #industrial #medicalcare #energy #military #hardware #5g #consumerelectronics

This week in Semiconductor Aug 9th Q2 2024: #SIA - global semiconductor sales reached a staggering $149.9 billion, marking an 18.3% increase compared to Q2 2023 and a 6.5% rise from Q1 2024 Industry Reports Highlighting Key Trends The SIA, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (#BCG), released a pivotal report titled “Attracting Chips Investment: Industry Recommendations for Policymakers.” In parallel, #SEMI’s latest report indicated a 7% increase in worldwide silicon wafer shipments in Q2 2024. This surge is primarily driven by robust demand in sectors like #AI, #5G #MarketProjections and Technological Advancements The RF #GaN (Gallium Nitride) market is set for remarkable growth, projected to reach $2 billion by 2029, reflecting a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) according to Yole Group. Additionally, TECHCET and the Critical Materials Council forecasts that revenues from semiconductor metal and oxide precursors will hit $1.7 billion in 2024, marking a 15% increase over 2023 figures The global smartphone market has also shown resilience, with an 8% year-over-year rise, reaching 289.1 million unit shipments in Q2 2024, as reported by Counterpoint Research OLED-on-silicon (#OLEDoS) is projected to dominate the high-end VR/MR market, with TrendForce predicting its share will reach 23% by 2030. Meanwhile, #LCD technology is expected to maintain a 63% share in near-eye displays, highlighting the ongoing competition and evolution in display technologies #Pioneering Technologies and #Strategic Developments The semiconductor industry is on the cusp of a significant shift with the upcoming adoption of high-NA #EUV #lithography by the top three foundries as early as 2025 #LamResearch has introduced a new version of its #cryogenic etch technology, which is designed to enhance the manufacturing of #3DNAND for #AI applications #Imec, in collaboration with #ASML, has made significant strides in high-NA EUV lithography, presenting patterned structures that confirm the readiness of this technology for future logic and memory applications #Strategic Alliances and Industry Moves The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) and #SKhynix have taken a significant step forward by signing a preliminary memorandum to provide up to $450 million in #CHIPSAct funding. #Infineon has also made headlines by opening the first phase of its new 200mm fab in #Malaysia, which is expected to become the world’s largest. The facility will initially focus on silicon carbide (#SiC) power semiconductors, utilizing gallium nitride (#GaN) epitaxy #Strategic Investments and #IPO Announcements SEMI Europe- Recommended that the #EUCommission place minimal restrictions emphasizing the need for #open •markets and international collaboration #Cerebras Systems, a pioneer in wafer-scale chip technology, has filed for an #IPO with the U.S. SEC #Groq, an #AI hardware startup, raised $640 million in Series D funding Thanks to SemiEngineering for insights Ref: See comments

SEMICONDUCTORS: THE FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS, AND IT HAS ARRIVED The latest headlines confirm what many of us have already realized: the semiconductor industry is experiencing an unprecedented revolution. With global sales surpassing the $53 billion mark in August 2024 — the highest value ever recorded — it’s clear that we are on the brink of something much bigger. This 20.6% growth compared to last year is a direct reflection of the explosive demand for cutting-edge technologies, from artificial intelligence (AI) to electric vehicles and high-performance computing. But along with these opportunities come challenges that could change the course of our industry. The shortage of skilled labor is threatening the future of massive projects supported by initiatives like the CHIPS Act. Companies like TSMC, which have had to transfer staff from Taiwan to fill gaps in the U.S., are struggling to fill essential positions . This issue isn’t limited to the U.S. Countries like China and even Taiwan are facing critical shortages of skilled workers, raising an important question: how are we going to train the next generation of semiconductor professionals? Moreover, the race for dominance in chip development is heating up, with China working on new techniques to produce advanced chips without relying on EUV technology, a move that could challenge U.S. trade sanctions. If successful, this could redefine the rules of the game in the global semiconductor competition. What does this mean for us, professionals in the field? It means we have the chance to lead this transformation, to be at the forefront of the solutions that will shape the future of technology. We’re talking about new education models, industrial policies, and, of course, innovation in research and development. Now is the time to turn challenges into opportunities and strengthen our collaborative networks. THE QUESTION IS: ARE WE READY TO EMBRACE THIS REVOLUTION? SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS, AND LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER! #Semiconductors #CHIPSAct #AI #Innovation #TechLeadership #Semiconductors #Microelectronics #ICDesign #AnalogDesign #RFIDTechnology #ChipDesign #SemiconductorIndustry #ElectronicsEngineering #TechInnovation #CircuitDesign #DigitalIC #ASIC #SoC #EDA #VLSI #Fabless #IoT #AIChips #Nanotechnology #5G #TechLeadership

#Semiconductor CapEx down in 2024 💡 U.S. President Biden announced on Wednesday an agreement to provide #Intel with $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans under the CHIPS and Science Act. Intel Corporation will use the funding for #wafer fabs in #Arizona, #Ohio, #NewMexico, and #Oregon. As reported in Semiconductor Intelligence, LLC December 2023 newsletter, the CHIPS Act provides a total of $52.7 billion for the U.S. #semiconductorindustry, including $39 billion in #manufacturing incentives. Prior to the Intel grant, the CHIPS Act had announced grants totaling $1.7 billion to GlobalFoundries, Microchip Technology Inc. , and BAE Systems, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). What is the outlook for capital expenditures (CapEx) in the #semiconductor industry this year? The CHIPS Act was designed to spur #CapEx, but much of the effect will not occur until after 2024. After a disappointing 8.2% decline in the semiconductor market last year, many companies are cautious about CapEx in 2024. Semiconductor Intelligence, LLC estimated total semiconductor CapEx in 2023 was $169 billion, down 7% from 2022 and forecast 2024 is a 2% decline in CapEx. A big thank you again to Bill Jewell and Semiconductor Intelligence, LLC for the full article with more background, insights and charts via the link below 💡🙏👇 https://lnkd.in/ef2GwGzP #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductors #technology #tech #it #ic #chips #innvoation #geopolitics #subsidies #computing #ai #computer #iot

The first half of 2024 marked a high point for Nvidia, the leading U.S. company in the chip industry. The firm tripled its global shipments of semiconductors, underscoring a prevailing truth of our time: the world is hungry for this tiny technology. However, the production of these semiconductors faces a significant challenge: the growing demand for electrical energy required for their manufacture. Experts warn that fulfilling the surging market demand for microprocessors may hinder the green transition. The sophisticated and intricate equipment used to print cutting-edge chips consumes vast amounts of electrical energy, which is essential for advancing technologies such as artificial intelligence and data centers. https://lnkd.in/ezXhyCFb