The US government is set to announce new measures on Monday that aim to limit China's ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence. This includes potentially sanctioning around 200 Chinese companies that make equipment for semiconductors and restricting some chip manufacturing plants linked to tech giant Huawei. The US Department of Commerce is also considerin...
In the world of technology, a company named IntelliEPI is making big waves. They're expanding their operations with a new 30, 000-square-foot semiconductor wafer facility in Allen, Texas. This isn't just any expansion; it's a game-changer that will nearly triple their annual production. How are they pulling it off? With a little help from the Texas Semiconductor Inno...
In a surprising shake-up, Nvidia is replacing Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This change marks the end of Intel's 25-year run in the index. Intel, once the leader in chipmaking, has faced stiff competition and missed out on big opportunities like generative AI. Its shares have dropped 54% this year, making it the worst performer in the index. Nvidia, on ...
Samsung Electronics has some exciting news to share with investors. They're making significant headway in supplying their top-notch AI memory chips to Nvidia Corp. This development is crucial as Samsung wants to keep up with its rival, SK Hynix Inc. , in a booming market. A senior executive hinted at “meaningful” progress during key stages of the qualification proces...
Former President Donald Trump recently stirred up a debate by suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U. S. for protection against China. China, which sees Taiwan as its territory, warned that the U. S. could abandon Taiwan at any time. Taiwan is a key player in the semiconductor industry, a sector vital for both consumer electronics and defense. China's Taiwan Affair...
In a surprising turn of events, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) first U. S. chip plant in Phoenix, Arizona, is showing more promise than its plants back home. The plant's production yields are about four percentage points higher than those in Taiwan. This good news for TSMC could help offset the massive cost of setting up shop in the U. S. The com...
TSMC, the giant chip maker from Taiwan, has promised to take quick action if it's found not following rules about selling chips to Huawei. The U. S. has strict laws against selling high-tech chips to Huawei. TSMC said this after news broke that the U. S. Commerce Department was looking into whether TSMC was supplying Huawei with certain chips. These chips are used in...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, just revealed a massive 54% increase in profits for the third quarter. This huge jump is largely thanks to the booming demand for AI-powered chips. The company's net income hit a whopping 352.3 billion Taiwanese dollars, which is roughly $10.1 billion. This number beats the expected profit estimate of $300.2 billio...
There's big news in the tech world! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and US-based Amkor Technologies are teaming up to bring advanced chip packaging technology to America. This is a game-changer, especially for the AI market. TSMC has a massive facility in Arizona that will handle the production of these chips. The goal? To speed up product cycl...
ASML Holding NV, a semiconductor industry giant, is poised to capitalize on the latest advancements in chip manufacturing. With its cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology, the company is leading the charge towards smaller, more powerful transistors. To understand why ASML's stock price is soaring, let's take a closer look at the challenges fac...