AMD Commits Over $10 B to Taiwan Chip Ecosystem to Boost Enterprise AI
AMD announced a commitment of more than $10 billion to Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem, targeting advanced silicon, 2.5D interconnects and packaging that will power its 2026 Helios AI platform. The move aims to secure supply for enterprise data‑center workloads and deepen ties with key Taiwanese fabs and packaging firms.
Intel Says 14A Is on Track for 2028 Risk Production, 10A and 7A Now in Development
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger confirmed that development of the 10A and 7A process nodes is now under way, while the 14A node is on schedule for risk‑production in 2028 and volume shipments in 2029. The company’s latest consumer CPUs –...
Infineon Launches EU Flagship Project Moore4Power
Infineon is leading the EU‑backed Moore4Power project, uniting 62 European partners to develop heterogeneous power‑electronics platforms that blend silicon, SiC and GaN with sensing, control and communication functions. The initiative targets high‑impact sectors—wind turbines, electric‑vehicle charging and railway propulsion—to boost...
Imec Says AI Scaling Needs More Orchestration Across Research, Design, Manufacturing
At ITF World 2026, imec CEO Patrick Vandenameele likened AI scaling to a violin that needs an orchestra, stressing that research, design, and manufacturing must operate in concert. He urged deeper collaboration among foundries, fabless firms, EDA vendors, equipment suppliers,...
China’s SMIC Clears Final Hurdle for US$6 Billion Takeover of SMNC
China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) cleared the final regulatory hurdle to acquire the remaining 49 % of its Beijing‑based unit SMNC, valuing the stake at 40.6 billion yuan (≈$5.97 bn). The deal involves issuing 547.2 million A‑shares at ¥74.20 ($10.91) each, with a...
EC Approves €66m for German SiC Facility
The European Commission has approved a €288 million (≈$314 million) state‑aid package for two German semiconductor projects. €66 million (≈$72 million) will fund Zadient Materials Europe’s new plant in Bitterfeld to produce high‑purity silicon‑carbide (SiC) source material using a circular gas‑recovery process. The remaining...