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U.S. chip fab construction is among the slowest in the world
By Matthew Connatser published
A research paper has concluded that the slow pace of fab construction in the U.S. is largely down to suboptimal regulation.
Equipment delivery to Intel's Ohio fab delayed for several weeks
By Anton Shilov published
The transportation of Intel's oversized equipment to its Ohio fab is delayed to February 17.
Taiwan accuses China of 'cheating' and 'stealing' chipmaking technologies
By Anton Shilov published
Taiwan accuses China of unfair behavior with obtaining advanced technology, China denies any wrongdoing.
AMD CEO Lisa Su reportedly hits $1 billion net worth on back of AI boom
By Matthew Connatser published
Lisa Su, whose fortune essentially comprises AMD stock, is now a billionaire thanks to an AI-fueled stock buying frenzy.
Some Intel chips banned in Germany after company loses patent spat
By Anton Shilov published
German court bans sales of Intel's Ice Lake, Tiger Lake, and Alder Lake processors in Germany.
China's chipmaking champion struggles —SMIC warns about declined profits
By Matthew Connatser published
Though SMIC's Q4 results beat expectations, the foundry says 2024 could be challenging due to the economy and politics.
Hafnia proves a viable material for memory in experiments, but it probably won't come cheap
By Matthew Connatser published
Although hafnia memory certainly has many advantages over silicon memory, price definitely won't be one.
China chipmaker SMIC on track to produce sanctions-busting 5nm processors for Huawei this year: Report
By Anton Shilov published
SMIC to produce 5nm AI and smartphone system-on-chips for Huawei's HiSilicon this year, claims Financial Times.
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