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NXP Semiconductors and Jio Platforms teaming up to expand 5G coverage in India
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.
GlobalFoundries begins construction on $4B 300mm wafer fab in Singapore
GlobalFoundries, the world’s fourth-biggest contract chipmaker, announced it broke ground on a $4 billion fab. The Singaporean facility will make 450,000 silicon wafers (300mm) per month by 2023
Nexperia investing $700M in capacity expansion, opens new production line in Britain
Nexperia is investing $700 million to expand its manufacturing and development capability. In addition, the firm launched a new production line in Manchester, England to address the global chip shortage.
Texas Instruments has the parts OEMs need to make the 2021 holiday season profitable
The global chip shortage has greatly strained the electronic components supply chain. However, Texas Instruments currently offers multiple parts to help OEMs, CMs, and EMS providers meet their holiday season production targets.
Global chip shortage prompting spike in component counterfeiting
Multiple industry insiders believe the global chip shortage has favorable conditions for unscrupulous counterfeiters. One criminal took advantage of the crisis to defraud some unsuspecting manufacturers out of $110,000.
Nvidia to acquire DeepMap, an advanced mapping startup, to boost its AV resources
Nvidia announced plans to acquire the Silicon Valley startup called DeepMap in Q3 2021. The transaction will help the chipmaker bring its popular autonomous automobile technology to another level.
How Sourcengine is Helping OEMs and EMS Companies Combat the Global Chip Shortage
Sourcengine’s large supplier network, cutting-edge digital tools, and robust anti-counterfeiting measures can help OEMs and EMS providers over the challenges presented by the global chip shortage.
Why the Global Semiconductor Shortage Might Negatively Affect the 2021 Holiday Season
The global semiconductor shortage might have a negative impact on the 2021 holiday season. Popular vehicles, home electronics, white goods, computer components, and smartphones could be in short supply this year.
Taiwanese semiconductor industry grappling with surge in local COVID-19 cases
Since April, Taiwan has been dealing with a major surge in coronavirus infections. Recently, the new COVID-19 wave has been causing disruptions among the island’s many semiconductor manufacturers, a development with potentially global implications.
AMD CPUs and GPUs to power Tesla’s next-generation vehicle infotainment systems
AMD recently announced it would supply Tesla with in-car infotainment system CPUs and GPUs for its next generation of Model S and X luxury vehicles. The company is also developing 3D packaged chiplets with TSMC.
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