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Chinese foundry SMIC is bruised but not broken by U.S. sanctions — revenue still much higher than in 2021 and 5nm node on track
By Matthew Connatser published
Although SMIC had a rough 2023, the long term may actually be positive for the foundry according to a report.
Chinese chipmaker defeats US DOJ espionage charges — found not guilty of IP theft from Micron
By Matthew Connatser published
Chip and memory manufacturer Fujian Jinhua was found not guilty on economic espionage charges.
Applied Materials receives multiple subpoenas from U.S government agencies over shipments to China
By Anton Shilov published
Leading U.S. wafer fab equipment maker under investigation for supplying fab tools to Chinese chipmakers.
$300 million of CHIPS Act R&D funds is officially up for grabs as U.S Department of Commerce opens applications for packaging technology
By Matthew Connatser published
The Commerce Department is now accepting applications for up to three $100 million awards for semiconductor packaging R&D.
Nvidia crosses $2 trillion market cap as AI demand and stock price soar -- becomes only fifth company to reach that benchmark
By Matthew Connatser published
As Nvidia's stock price breaks out above $800, its market capitalization has finally hit $2 trillion.
US won't restrict exports of 'mature chips' to China — processors using 28nm or older tech will be free from sanctions
By Matthew Connatser published
A Department of Commerce official stated that sanctions on China wouldn't extend to "mature chips or legacy chips."
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.
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