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Lattice's Proposed Acquisition of Altera? A Major Shift in the FPGA Market
Recently, the semiconductor industry was rocked by a bombshell announcement: FPGA manufacturer Lattice Semiconductor (hereinafter referred to as Lattice) is contemplating a full-scale acquisition bid for Intel's Altera. This potential merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is extremely rare i...Read more -
Tech Titans Today: Foxconn Acquisition Bid, Apple Drops Subscription Plan, Samsung DRAM Test Line
01 Foxconn Eyes Acquisition of Nissan's Controlling StakeHon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) has reached out to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., expressing interest in acquiring its controlling stake. Foxconn, which has been heavily investing in factories for electric vehicle (EV) product...Read more -
Major Acquisition of $240 Million: NXP Semiconductors Acquires Aviva Links
NXP Semiconductors Announces Major AcquisitionOn December 17, 2024, NXP Semiconductors, a global leader in semiconductor technology, announced a significant acquisition plan to acquire Aviva Links in a full-cash transaction of $2.425 billion. This move marks an important step for NXP in the fi...Read more -
AI Chip Regulation Upgrade: US Plans to Appoint Google Microsoft as Gatekeepers
With the rapid development of AI technology, AI chips, as its core components, have become the focus of technological competition among countries. The United States is concerned that without strict regulation, AI chips could be used for improper purposes or even pose a threat to national security. A...Read more -
Russian Wafer Fab Angstrom-T Declares Bankruptcy, Debts of $9.9 Million
One of Russia's largest chip manufacturers, Angstrom-T, announced bankruptcy in December 2024 due to an inability to repay debts of approximately $9.9 million. The establishment of Angstrom-T was initially in response to the Russian government's aim to develop internationally competitiv...Read more -
Key to Voltage Stability: The Working Principle and Application of Regulator Chips
In modern electronic devices, a stable supply of voltage is crucial. Regulator chips, also known as voltage regulators or power management chips, are key components in electronic circuits designed to maintain a stable output of voltage and current, ensuring a constant voltage supply under varying lo...Read more -
Marvell's Data Center Business Soars by 98%, Driving Forces and Future Outlook
Marvell, a U.S.-based chip design company, has achieved remarkable results in the data center sector with its exceptional technological strength and keen market insight. Recently, Marvell's financial report for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 showed that its data center business revenu...Read more -
Google's Willow Chip: Future of Quantum Technology and Applications
Google recently announced a significant breakthrough in the field of quantum computing with the launch of its latest quantum chip, "Willow." This chip has achieved historic milestones in quantum computing, not only outperforming traditional supercomputers in terms of computing speed but al...Read more -
Dutch Semiconductor Giant NXP: Innovation And Fueling Digital Transformation
In today's rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, NXP Semiconductors has emerged as one of the world's leading semiconductor suppliers, thanks to its exceptional technological prowess and market influence. Founded in 2006, NXP was established after Philips separated its semiconductor busin...Read more -
TSMC's 2nm Process Accelerates: Advancing the Frontier of Semiconductor Performance
In the fierce competition of the semiconductor manufacturing industry, TSMC has once again demonstrated its formidable technical strength and market acumen. Recently, TSMC announced that the timeline for its 2nm (nanometer) process technology has been advanced by half a year, marking a step forward ...Read more
