Tower Semiconductor Strategically Restructures Japan Operations
Analog semiconductor foundry Tower Semiconductor officially announced a strategic restructuring of its Japan operations on March 25, 2026. The restructuring involves two key wafer fabrication facilities currently operated by TPSCo (Tower Partners Semiconductor Co.) — the 300mm Fab 7 located in ...
Mastering the AMD/Xilinx Product Spectrum: CPLD/FPGA Comprehensive Guide
In 1985, Ross Freeman founded Xilinx and introduced the world's first FPGA chip, the XC2064, pioneering a new era of programmable logic devices. After nearly four decades of development, Xilinx has become a leader in the FPGA field. Following its integration into AMD in 2022, its product portfol...
FCC Imposes Comprehensive Ban on Foreign-Manufactured Routers
On March 23, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally issued a ban adding "all foreign-manufactured consumer-grade routers" to its Covered List, prohibiting the import of new models lacking authorization. The ban stems from an interagency national security assessment...
Qorvo RF Enterprise: Analysis of Its Popular GaN Amplifier Products
Qorvo stands as a global leader in connectivity and power solutions, formed in 2015 through the merger of RF Micro Devices (RFMD) and TriQuint Semiconductor. This strategic consolidation was designed to address increasingly complex RF solution requirements, establishing Qorvo's leadership positi...
Three core components of power electronics: MOSFET, BJT, and IGBT
In modern power electronic systems, MOSFETs, BJTs, and IGBTs constitute the three pillars of power semiconductor devices. Their unique structures and operating principles determine their respective advantages and limitations in different application scenarios, collectively driving the advancement of...
Middle East Conflict Triggers Risk of Surging Chip Material Costs
In March 2026, as the Middle East war entered its third week, the global semiconductor industry is facing a potential supply chain crisis. SEMI Taiwan issued a statement on March 18, noting that Taiwanese semiconductor companies currently face no immediate risk of disruption to basic chemicals or ra...
Break the Ice! NVIDIA Resumes H200 Production for China
At the annual GTC held in San Jose, California on March 17, 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company has received purchase orders from Chinese customers and is "restarting production" of the H200 AI accelerator specifically for the China market. Huang confirmed to CNBC that...
