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The Sourcengine Team is a group of writers, engineers, and industry experts with decades of experience within the electronic component industry from design to distribution. Their combined expertise regarding industry trends, market shifts, and procurement strategies gives readers a comprehensive perspective on breaking news within the electronic component industry.
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Global chip shortage to constrict mature node capacity through mid-2022
Semiconductor Engineering expects production capacity for components made using mature nodes to remain constricted because of the global chip shortage through mid-2022. Consequently, CMOS, PMIC, and MCU could be difficult to procure until then.
TSMC increasing car chip output, but supply expected to remain tight until 2022
TSMC, the world’s top contract foundry, will increase its vehicle microcontroller production by 60 percent to address the global chip shortage. However, recent reports indicate that the worldwide component bottleneck will not ease up until 2021.
Google to launch first self-designed mobile processor with Pixel 6 this fall
Google recently revealed it developed a processor to power its upcoming Pixel 6 smartphone line. The high-powered chipset could make the corporation more competitive within the mobile device industry.
TSMC confirms interest in establishing Japanese and German chip factories
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) confirmed it is looking into opening chip factories in Japan and Germany. However, its production capacity expansion plans seem contingent on client and government financial commitments
Tencent looking to hire artificial intelligence microchip design engineers
Tencent is reportedly seeking to hire skilled engineers to develop artificial intelligence accelerating semiconductors to improve its cloud services business. Its efforts align with a countrywide initiative to cultivate a Chinese component ecosystem.
Multiple industry leaders and analysts expect the global chip shortage will extend into 2023
Recently, many semiconductor supply chain participants said the global chip shortage would continue into 2023. Several market analysts agreed and offered tips on how OEMs can navigate the crisis.
Daimler expects global chip shortage to continue until 2022
Daimler AG said it expects the global chip shortage to last until 2022. Other major automakers have made changes to their production goals and vehicle designs due to the parts bottleneck.
Samsung to begin fabricating products with 3nm GAA node in 2022
Samsung recently revealed it had taped out chips utilizing its 3nm gate-all-around (GAA) process. It intends to use its new node to fabricate next-generation microelectronics in 2022.
Intel reportedly in talks to purchase GlobalFoundries for $30 billion
According to the Wall Street Journal, Intel has entered negotiations to buy GlobalFoundries from its parent company for $30 billion. The surprising potential acquisition has received a mixed reception from industry watchers.
Intel wants to build a $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in Europe
Intel has big plans to establish a $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem within Europe. However, it wants the trade bloc’s support in realizing its ambitious development roadmap.
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