The Ultimate Guide to Semiconductors
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Semiconductors.
What to know about Semiconductors
Semiconductors are the foundational technology behind virtually all modern electronic devices, powering everything from smartphones and computers to automotive systems and industrial equipment. This tag gathers stories that explore the dynamic global semiconductor market, highlighting key industry shifts, technological advances, and major corporate activities shaping the sector.
Through these articles, readers can gain insights into market trends such as chip demand fluctuations, the impact of supply chain disruptions, and the strategic mergers and acquisitions reshaping the competitive landscape. The coverage also delves into emerging areas like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and the automotive semiconductor market, illustrating how semiconductors are driving innovation across industries.
For those interested in the complex interplay of technology advancement, industry economics, and global trade influencing semiconductor progress, this collection offers a comprehensive view. It is valuable for understanding how leading companies like Samsung, Intel, Qualcomm, and others maneuver within the market as well as how evolving applications and geopolitical factors affect semiconductor development worldwide.
American Semiconductors News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Everspin signs Microchip deal for second MRAM source
Everspin to set up second US MRAM source with Microchip deal, expanding capacity and supply security for industrial, aerospace and automotive customers.
Anthropic signs biggest compute deal with Google, Broadcom
Anthropic deepens Google and Broadcom ties with record compute pact to power Claude growth and add US TPU capacity from 2027.
Everspin unveils UNISYST MRAM for unified edge AI memory
Everspin's UNISYST MRAM targets edge AI with unified code-and-data memory, promising far faster writes and greater endurance than NOR flash.
Tech giants plan USD $650 billion AI investment surge
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet eye USD $650 billion AI splurge for 2026, stirring investor unease over margins and cloud growth.
ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services
ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition, bolstering semiconductor cleanroom and tool services as chipmakers expand advanced fab capacity worldwide.
US moves to extend semiconductor tax credit to 2031 for suppliers
US lawmakers propose extending semiconductor tax credits to 2031, including critical materials suppliers, to boost domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Semiconductors
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
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Interviews
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Siemens unveils AI-powered EDA platform for chip & PCB design
Siemens launches AI-powered EDA platform integrating NVIDIA tech to boost chip and PCB design productivity and streamline workflows securely.
Conifers.ai unveils agentic AI platform to boost MSSP efficiency
Conifers.ai launches CognitiveSOC, an AI platform cutting MSSP investigation times by up to 87%, easing security pressures and boosting client growth.
Devo and Detecteam unite to automate detection for cyber teams
Devo partners with Detecteam to automate detection engineering, cutting threat detection and response times by up to 95% for security teams facing evolving cyber threats.
Baya Systems raises $36m to advance AI and IoT chip tech
Baya Systems has secured $36 million in Series B funding, led by Maverick Silicon, to bolster its semiconductor technology for AI and IoT applications.
Keysight unveils Chiplet PHY Designer for AI advancement
Keysight Technologies has launched the Chiplet PHY Designer 2025, enhancing AI and data centre chiplet design with advanced interoperability and compliance features.
Anthropic signs SpaceX compute deal, boosts Claude limits
Anthropic signs SpaceX compute deal and lifts Claude Code and API limits as it secures more than 300 megawatts of data-centre capacity.
AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference
AMD unveils Instinct MI350P PCIe card to let enterprises run AI inference in standard air-cooled servers without major data centre upgrades.
AI demand lifts silicon wafer shipments 13.1% in Q1
SEMI says global silicon wafer shipments rose 13.1% in Q1, as AI data-centre demand for advanced logic, memory and power devices stayed strong.
Kopin & Fabric.AI back MicroLED optical links for AI
Kopin and Fabric.AI launch MicroLED optical interconnect push for AI data centres, with an initial USD $15 million order and exclusive chip production.
Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round
Liquid Instruments wins USD $50 million backing from Keysight Technologies and Australia's NRFC as software-defined test gear gains ground.
Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
Zurich semiconductor startup Mosaic SoC has raised USD $3.8 million to develop low-power perception chips for smart glasses and smartphones.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.
HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide
HONOR launches 600 series in Singapore with 200MP cameras, AI image-to-video tools and 7,000mAh batteries at prices from SGD $799.
GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase
GSA says 392 operators have now launched 5G worldwide as the market shifts from coverage races to Standalone, slicing and enterprise services.
Google unveils separate TPU chips for training & inference
Google splits its latest AI silicon into dedicated training and serving chips, promising faster model building and cheaper inference for agents.
UK reindustrialisation investment set to fall sharply
Capgemini says UK reindustrialisation plans are ahead of the world, but spending is set to halve as firms turn more selective and tech-led.
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
US AI megadeals push global venture capital to a record USD $330.9 billion as OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI dominate first-quarter funding.
Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme
Betashares broadens its robotics ETF to 60 holdings, adds China A-shares and a humanoid robotics theme as it tightens AI rules.
Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI
Siemens and NVIDIA claim a verification breakthrough as Veloce proFPGA CS runs trillions of pre-silicon cycles in days for AI chip designs.
Gradiant wins data centre water treatment deal
Gradiant lands data centre water contract as AI buildout squeezes supplies and boosts demand for zero liquid discharge systems.