Trench-Type SiC MOSFET: An Inevitable Trend in Power Device Development
In the first half of 2024, ON Semiconductor made significant moves in the semiconductor market by launching its second-generation 1200V SiC MOSFET products. These products utilized the M3S process platform (with an M3T branch specifically targeting inverter applications) based on a planar structure,...
Breaking Free from Imports: US Invests Heavily in Lithium Sulfide Battery Technology
Amidst the global energy transition and the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market, the United States is vigorously investing in lithium sulfide battery technology to promote localized production and technological innovation, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign imports and enhance the autono...
Three Major Foundries and Emerging Forces: The Race to Mass Produce 2nm Chips
With the rapid development of semiconductor technology, 2-nanometer (nm) chips have become the focus of competition among global technology giants. As the world's largest wafer foundry, TSMC has made significant progress in 2nm technology, while Samsung and Intel face their own challenges and op...
Sharp's Strategic Transformation: Factory EAsset Sales and AI Layout
Recently, Sharp, a subsidiary of Foxconn, has taken significant steps in transforming into an asset-light entity, actively laying out for future industrial development through the sale of various assets. Sale of Headquarters Building and Old FactoryOn December 26, 2024, Sharp announced the sale...
South Korea Considers Establishing "KSMC" Foundry
Recently, the South Korean government is actively discussing a new plan to create a government-funded chip foundry, provisionally named Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (KSMC). This move is seen as an important step for South Korea to further consolidate its global leading position in ...
Micron's Journey: From DRAM to Global Semiconductor Storage Solutions
Micron Technology, Inc., commonly known as Micron, is a globally leading semiconductor solutions provider founded in 1978. Headquartered in Boise, the capital of Idaho, USA, the company was co-founded by four tech professionals who previously worked at Intel—Ward Parkinson, Joe Parkinson, Dennis Wil...
The US Grants $6.75 Billion in Chip Subsidies to Samsung, Texas Instruments, and Amkor
Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a series of chip subsidy programs aimed at promoting the development of the domestic semiconductor industry. Under this plan, South Korea's Samsung Electronics, Texas Instruments, and Amkor Technology are set to receive up to $4.745 billio...
