Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Apr. 1


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=416 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Strategies For Reducing The Effective GaN/Diamond TBR


A new technical paper titled "Thermal Boundary Resistance Reduction by Interfacial Nanopatterning for GaN-on-Diamond Electronics Applications" was published by researchers at University of Bristol, Cardiff University and Akash Systems. Abstract "GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) on SiC substrates are the highest performing commercially available transistors for high-power, hi... » read more

Global IC Fabs And Facilities Report: 2024


The chip industry made significant capital investments this year to build new fabs and facilities or expand existing premises. A number of sites were dedicated to SiC, GaN, DRAM, HBM, along with packaging and assembly by OSATs, and essential gases, chemicals, and other components. More than a dozen R&D centers were also established for 8-inch wafers, EUV, and advanced packaging. Investments... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


CSIS issued a new report that says Intel is "not too big to fail, but too good to lose." The report noted that Intel is needed for national security, and that it must be viewed in a geopolitical context rather than from a purely business standpoint when it comes to funding the company. Japan's government is creating a 10 trillion yen (~$65 billion) fund for next-gen technologies, including A... » read more