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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Huawei is reportedly working to establish its first chip factory in Wuhan, China. The fab is on schedule to begin producing optical communications components and modules in 2022.

Apple and Intel are reportedly working with TSMC with an eye toward using its 3nm node to make their forthcoming products. The foundry's next-generation manufacturing process offers double-digit upgrades on its current 5nm node.

NXP Semiconductors revealed it is collaborating with Jio Platforms to expand the functionality of India’s 5G infrastructure. It also reportedly partnered with a leading foundry to reinforce its supply chain.