2024 National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium

2024 National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium
by Admin on 09-27-2024 at 2:59 am

Registration is now open for the 2024 National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium and Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting, which will feature three days of programming from U.S. microelectronics leaders from industry, academia, and government, including the Department of Commerce and the Department… Read More


Semiconductor Industry Update: Fair Winds and Following Seas!

Semiconductor Industry Update: Fair Winds and Following Seas!
by Daniel Nenni on 09-16-2024 at 10:00 am

Malcolm Penn Four Horsemen

Malcolm Penn did a great job on his semiconductor update call. This is about the whole semiconductor industry (Logic and Memory) versus what I track which is mostly logic based on design starts and the foundries. Malcolm has been doing this a lot longer than I have and he has a proven methodology, but even then, semiconductors are … Read More


The Semiconductor Business will find a way!

The Semiconductor Business will find a way!
by Claus Aasholm on 09-09-2024 at 6:00 am

Endless Loop of Sanctions rotates while China buys more

Embargoes and other fun stuff in the Semiconductor Tools Market

While this post dives into the semiconductor tool market’s Q2 data, it is also about the senseless embargo game currently in place. The post illustration shows what my notebooks look like as embargoes enforce what they are supposed to suppress and are replaced… Read More


Powering the Future: The Transformative Role of Semiconductor IP

Powering the Future: The Transformative Role of Semiconductor IP
by SarojChouhan on 09-05-2024 at 10:00 am

Semiconductor IP Graphic

In the rapidly changing landscape of technology, the semiconductor industry serves as a cornerstone, fueling innovation across multiple sectors. Central to this industry is the semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP)—a vital component that frequently escapes public attention and is instrumental in determining the future… Read More


Robust Semiconductor Market in 2024

Robust Semiconductor Market in 2024
by Bill Jewell on 08-21-2024 at 1:30 pm

Semiconductor Market Change 2024

The global semiconductor market reached $149.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024, according to WSTS. 2Q 2024 was up 6.5% from 1Q 2024 and up 18.3% from a year ago. WSTS revised 1Q 2024 up by $3 billion, making 1Q 2024 up 17.8% from a year ago instead of the previous 15.3%.

The major semiconductor companies posted generally strong… Read More


The State of The Foundry Market Insights from the Q2-24 Results

The State of The Foundry Market Insights from the Q2-24 Results
by Claus Aasholm on 08-20-2024 at 10:00 am

TSMC Leads but Challengers Follow 2024

If you work in the Semiconductor or related industry, you know that industry cycles can profoundly impact your business. It is crucial for strategic development to invest at the appropriate time and to rope the sails when necessary.

As a semiconductor investor, you’re accustomed to the ebb and flow of industry cycles. It’s… Read More


Semiconductor Reliability and Product Qualification

Semiconductor Reliability and Product Qualification
by Admin on 07-24-2024 at 3:00 pm

Package reliability and qualification continues to evolve with the electronics industry. New electronics applications require new approaches to reliability and qualification. In the past, reliability meant discovering, characterizing and modeling failure mechanisms, and determining their impact on the reliability… Read More


WISH – Women in Semiconductor Hardware

WISH – Women in Semiconductor Hardware
by Admin on 07-23-2024 at 8:19 pm

WISH | Women in Semiconductor Hardware is GSA WLI’s technical conference bringing together industry luminaries, entrepreneurs, and university women in STEM. This event will showcase the changing face of technology and offer new awards celebrating the women who have helped to break the glass ceiling and those who are following… Read More