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U.S. government delays reinstating Chinese tariffs that would make PC components more expensive
By Matthew Connatser published
The tariffs haven't been applied to PC components since March of 2022, and they won't for at least another six months.
Toshiba NAND fab shuts down for checks amid rising SSD pricing
By Mark Tyson published
The New Year earthquake in Japan could have consequences for PC component supplies. Toshiba announced it had closed a NAND facility while safety assessments are being completed.
China to lead semiconductor industry expansion with 18 new fabs in 2024
By Anton Shilov published
The SEMI World Fab Forecast report predicts that China will lead the global semiconductor industry expansion in 2024.
US Govt's sluggish Chips Act payouts slam the brakes on Samsung's fab
By Matthew Connatser published
Samsung's Texas fab will be operational in 2024, but won't have mass production capability until 2025 at the earliest.
Intel's CEO says Moore's Law is slowing to a three-year cadence
By Matthew Connatser published
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger says transistors now double every three years instead of two, which isn't exactly Moore's Law.
Rumors swirl that TSMC chairman Mark Liu was forced to retire over Arizona fab debacle
By Matthew Connatser published
After TSMC announced the upcoming retirement of chairman Mark Liu, some have speculated it might not have been voluntary.
Chinese chipmaker SMIC is working on 3nm process technology: Report
By Anton Shilov published
Without access to leading-edge chip production tools, SMIC remains committed to 5nm and 3nm process technologies.
Billions in German subsidies secured for Intel and TSMC Fabs
By Anton Shilov published
German coalition finally agrees to provide Intel and TSMC billions of Euros in funding.
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