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The production of semiconductors in the Republic of Korea has begun to grow rapidly, indicating the recovery of the country’s most important industrial sector. Recently, the national statistics agency released data showing that production rebounded by 65.3% compared to a year earlier. This is the largest increase since the end of 2009. Semiconductor shipments also […]
Scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology claim to have created “the world’s first functional semiconductor made of graphene.” The epitaxial graphene they created is compatible with traditional methods of microelectronics production, so it can be considered a real alternative to silicon. Technological experts constantly point out the need to preserve the possibility of using […]
The Dutch government has announced new rules restricting the export of certain types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, BBC reports. What is known The move came under pressure from the United States, which is demanding that the sale of computer chip technology to China be restricted. However, the Dutch authorities stated that they took this step […]
The Teltonika technology company intends to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Lithuania. It is expected that it will be created with the support of Taiwanese colleagues and will use Taiwanese technology, and will be operational as early as 2027. The Lithuanian authorities have announced the country’s intention to become a major player in the […]
Due to the expansion of restrictions on the export of semiconductors to China, which were introduced by the American government a few days ago, not only Chinese companies were affected. The other day we wrote that the value of SMIC shares fell by 3.8%, Hua Hong Semiconductor – by 9.5%, NAURA Technology Group – by […]
For the third year in a row, the semiconductor industry is facing various difficulties. In Belgium, due to increased environmental requirements, the 3M plant closed, which provided 80% of the world market demand for coolant for etching silicon wafers. According to Business Korea, the 3M plant in Europe supplied major semiconductor components such as TSMC, […]
Two Ukrainian companies, Cryoin Engineering and Ingas, provided between 45% and 54% of the world’s neon supply. As a result of the war, companies have suspended supplies, which could lead to an even greater shortage of semiconductor chips in the world, – Reuters. Mixtures containing neon are used in the manufacture of semiconductors in laser […]