Taiwan’s Lite-On to Sell SSD Business
With declining sales, Taiwan-based Lite-On Technology is selling its solid-state storage business to Toshiba Memory for $165 million.
AMS Take a Second Bite at the Cherry
The Austrian sensor developer re-entered the bidding to acquire its rival; the combo would be a $5 billion company.
Synopsys To Acquire German Automotive Software Tools Firm
Synopsys to add automotive virtual prototyping to portfolio with acquisition of German simulation and test tools provider QTronic.
Cisco Looks to Acquire Acacia Communications
Cisco aims to expand its optical module business at a time when fast networks are transitioning from systems to components.
Distribution Networks: The Go-To-Market Strategy
Multinational Corporations (MNCs) normally have the ambition to enter emerging markets, but how to start? Should they establish a direct…
SoC Interconnect: DIY Equals Danger
With so many acquisitions in the interconnect IP market, you might be forgiven for thinking DIY interconnect is a good…
Infineon Acquires Cypress in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal
Infineon Technologies has today announced the acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor for an estimated value of US$10 billion
GlobalFoundries Sells Ex-IBM Fab
GlobalFoundries sold the 300-mm fab for $430 million as the foundry slims down and ON upgrades its analog business.
Intel Wants Lisa Su?
The cost of such a leadership void is high for any company. It's even more critical at a $62.8 billion…
Wingtech of China Takes Over NXP Spinoff
$2.67 billion puts Nexperia under Chinese control