China vs. US: Who will Blink First?
Tariffs and Trump's executive order have replaced 40 years of economic integration. Vulnerable China could blink first in a trade…
Overcoming Edge Placement Error (EPE)
Edge placement error has emerged as a new challenge to good semiconductor yields, says an expert from Applied Materials who…
SPIE Conference Predicts Bumpy Chip Roadmap
The semiconductor roadmap could extend a decade to a 1-nm node or it could falter before the 3-nm node for…
China’s Chip Fab Capacity Catching North America
China, which is currently locked in a trade war with the U.S., has stated that it would pump more than…
Four Chinese OEMs Among the Top 10 Global Semiconductor Customers
The big Chinese smartphone OEMs, in particular, have increased their market domination by taking out or purchasing competitors.
Wafer Demand Bullish for 2019
Despite a decline in spending for leading-edge devices, the latest Semi Global 200mm Fab Outlook prepares for growing demand.
China IC Production to Grow at 15% CAGR through 2023
IC production in China is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 15% between 2018 and 2023,…
Semiconductor Outlook Remains Unclear
The outlook for the 2019 semiconductor market is unclear given trade tensions and memory shifts...
What’s Next for the Semiconductor Industry?
The semiconductor industry needs to find ways to reduce the cost of EDA tools and IP as well as chip…
Chip Sector Slowdown But No Recession
Chip sales to slow, maybe contract in 2019