Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test

By Mark LaPedus - 05 Nov, 2021 - Comments: 0

Packaging Amkor plans to build a packaging plant in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. The first phase of the new factory will focus on providing system-in-package (SiP) assembly and test services for customers. The investment for the first phase of the facility is estimated to be between $200 million and $250 million. “This is a strategic, long-term investment in geographical diversification and factory... » read more

Week In Review: Auto, Security, Pervasive Computing

By Susan Rambo - 05 Nov, 2021 - Comments: 0

Automotive The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is funding 25 cleaner car and truck projects with $199 million. Projects include long-haul trucks powered by batteries and fuel cells, and at improving the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The Volvo Group North America (VGNA) will receive $18 million in federal funds under DOE’s SuperTruck 3 Program. Daimler Trucks N... » read more

SiC Foundry Business Emerges

By Mark LaPedus - 23 Jan, 2020 - Comments: 1

Several third-party foundry vendors are entering or expanding their efforts in the silicon carbide (SiC) business amid booming demand for the technology. However, making a significant dent in the market will not be so easy for SiC foundry vendors and their customers. They are facing stiff competition from traditional SiC device vendors such as Cree, Infineon, Rohm and STMicroelectronics. ... » read more

Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test

By Mark LaPedus - 22 Mar, 2019 - Comments: 0

Chipmakers TrendForce released its foundry rankings for the first quarter of 2019. TSMC is still the clear leader, followed in order by Samsung, GlobalFoundries and UMC, according to the firm. It was a tough quarter for all foundries. Samsung has rolled out its new High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2E) product. The new solution, called Flashbolt, is the industry’s first HBM2E to deliver a 3.2Gbps... » read more

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Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test

Week In Review: Auto, Security, Pervasive Computing

SiC Foundry Business Emerges

Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test