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Intel CFO confirms that 14A will be more expensive to use than 18A
By Anton Shilov last updated
Intel's 14A process, designed for both internal and foundry use, will be significantly more expensive than 18A due to its reliance on ASML's $380 million High-NA EUV tools.

U.S. government considers annual permits for Samsung and SK hynix to supply equipment to their Chinese fabs
By Anton Shilov published
What about TSMC?

TSMC increases Arizona internships to feed its Phoenix fabs
By Luke James published
TSMC has more than doubled its Arizona internship program, pulling in over 200 students from around 60 colleges this summer as it races to staff its advanced-node fabs outside Phoenix.

Synopsys adds generative AI for chip development with Synopsys.ai Copilot design software
By Anton Shilov published
Having designed an AI-enhanced EDA toolset, Synopsys now adds Assistive and Creative capabilities for chip designers that can accelerate chip design across all phases.

Intel’s BZM2 Blockscale chips return from the dead — and they’re being given away for free
By Luke James published
On September 2, nonprofit hardware collective 256 Foundation tweeted that it had received a delivery of 260,000 Intel BZM2 ASICs Proto.

Trump warns that he will soon announce ‘fairly substantial’ chip tariffs
By Luke James published
The president said that his administration will 'very shortly' impose a 'fairly substantial' tariff on imported semiconductors from companies that are not making chips in the United States.

China injects tens of billions of dollars in chipmaking tools, but it's easily more than a decade behind the market leaders — Here's why
By Anton Shilov published
China’s chip industry excels at mature nodes but remains at least a decade behind in advanced lithography.

ASML and SK hynix assemble industry-first 'commercial' High-NA EUV system at fab in South Korea
By Anton Shilov published
Initially for R&D use, until later this decade where it will transition to production
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