Tower Semiconductor to Invest $3B in Japan Semiconductor Expansion
Israeli chip foundry Tower Semiconductor has announced a major capacity expansion plan, committing approximately $3 billion in investment and securing $1 billion in funding from the Japanese government to significantly scale up its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in Japan. The move is aimed...
Accelerometer: A Complete Guide to Principle and Selection
An accelerometer is an electromechanical sensor that measures the acceleration of an object. Its core physical quantity is proper acceleration—the acceleration an object actually experiences relative to free fall, expressed in units of m/s² or g (where 1 g ≈ 9.81 m/s²). Unlike coordinate acceleratio...
Apple and Broadcom Sign Over $30 Billion Chip Deal
Last week, Apple officially announced a new multi-year cooperation agreement with Broadcom. The total value of the agreement is expected to exceed $30 billion, valid through 2031, making it the largest single manufacturing commitment since the launch of Apple's AMP.15 Billion Chips and Factory E...
Micron Boosts U.S. Investment to $250 Billion to Strengthen Domestic Chip Manufacturing
On July 9, U.S. memory chip giant Micron Technology officially announced that it has raised its total U.S.-based manufacturing and technology investment from $200 billion to over $250 billion, an increase of $50 billion, with the investment cycle extending through 2035.This additional investment aim...
Wolfspeed Files SiC/GaN Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Navitas
On July 7, 2026, Wolfspeed formally filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, accusing fabless power semiconductor company Navitas Semiconductor of infringing five of its foundational patents across Navitas's entire portfolio of gallium nitride (GaN) and silico...
Silex Acquires Onsemi's 200mm Fab in Pennsylvania
On July 7, MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems announced that it has signed a definitive acquisition agreement with Onsemi to purchase a 200mm integrated circuit manufacturing facility in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, United States, for purchase consideration of $40 million. The transaction is expected to...
Infineon Power ICs: Popular Classic Series and Selection Guide
As a global leader in power semiconductors, Infineon Technologies structures its power device portfolio around IGBTs as the foundation, complemented by SiC and GaN as the two growth pillars. The product range covers everything from low ‑voltage consumer electronics to ultra‑high‑voltage railway and ...
