Semiconductor

Samsung Electronics is the leading supplier of memory chips and other semiconductor products. It has been heavily investing in the expansion of its production facilities as demand for memory products, particularly High Bandwidth Memory, is expected to rise in the coming quarters. There are many subsidiaries that operate under Samsung Electronics. Samsung Display is one of them. It's the dominant supplier of mobile OLED panels and is also a competitive force in other display technologies. The display maker has announced…

Ratan Tata Manufacturing of semiconductors in Assam will put the state on the global map, said industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata, whose conglomerate has put in INR 27,000 crore in investments for a semiconductor plant in Jagiroad."The investments being made in Assam transform the state in complex treatment for cancer care. Today, the state government of Assam in partnership with the Tata group will make Assam a major player in sophisticated semiconductors,"…

The Biden administration is now looking forward to imposing further trade sanctions on four Chinese companies associated with Huawei’s semiconductor manufacturing. This move comes in response to Huawei’s recent technological breakthrough and aims to further restrict Beijing’s artificial intelligence and semiconductor ambitions. The potential trade sanction underscores escalating tensions between the US and China and represents US efforts to curb Huawei’s influence in the global tech industry. If implemented, this measure…

Tesla has hired an experienced semiconductor manufacturing executive to help ramp up its battery cell production. Over the last few years, Tesla has been ramping up its own battery cell production – a new business for the automaker. Tesla had unveiled a new tabless cell technology enabling a bigger cell format called 4680. The automaker was able to ramp up production to support its Model Y production at Gigafactory Texas, and more recently, it switched its 4680 production line to produce a new…

In an X post, Adani underlined his admiration for Qualcomm's vision for semiconductors, AI, mobility, and edge appliances, across various markets, including India.Chip giant Qualcomm's vision and plans in the domains of semiconductors, AI and other emerging techs have caught the attention of Indian business magnate Gautam Adani.The Adani Group chief shared details of his meeting with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon on social media on March 11, saying that he is enthused by…

A design centre of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) was also to be set up in India. "A few months back, I inaugurated the design centre of AMD in Bengaluru," Vaishnaw said.India will soon start making equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, Union telecom and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday."The entire semiconductor ecosystem of fabs, ATMP units, chemicals, gases, substrate, consumables and equipment for semiconductor manufacturing will be made in India," he…

India will soon start making equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.“The entire semiconductor ecosystem of fabs, ATMP units, chemicals, gases, substrate, consumables and equipment for semiconductor manufacturing will be made in India,” he said. He was speaking at the inauguration of American chip equipment supplier Applied Materials’ India Validation Centre in Bengaluru which was set up at a cost of $20 million. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

India’s burgeoning semiconductor sector is facing a surge in demand for talent, fuelled by new investments and the government’s ambitious plan to transform the country into a chip manufacturing hub. The government recently approved $15 billion worth of investments into the sector including from the Tata group. There is a total demand of 40,000-50,000 employees across job roles in 2024, a 25-30% increase over last year, says staffing company Randstad. The sector is expected to see more than 800,000 to 1 million job…

This move will also help establish a semiconductor supply chain, with global chip companies entering India, bolstering local chip production and subsequently increasing manufacturing capacity, they added. On 29 February, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal by Tata Electronics, and its Taiwanese partner, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC), to set up a chip fab in Dholera. Union IT minister…

A new report warns that a boom in computer chip manufacturing in the US could fuel demand for dirty energy, despite companies’ environmental claims. The solution for manufacturers, surprisingly, might be to act more like other big tech companies chasing climate goals.New semiconductor factories being built in the US by four of the biggest manufacturers — Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and Micron — could use more than twice as much electricity as the city of Seattle once they’re operational. These companies claim to run on…