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富士康,又一座晶圆厂
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-15 10:07
如果您希望可以时常见面,欢迎标星收藏哦~ 来源:内容 编译自 telegraphindia ,谢谢 。 台湾电子巨头富士康将再次进军印度不断增长的半导体领域,此次将与 HCL 合作在印度建立一家 显示驱动芯片工厂,投资额为370 亿印度卢比。 印度内阁周三批准HCL与富士康在北方邦杰瓦尔机场附近设立一家合资工厂,该工厂隶属于亚穆 纳高速公路工业发展局(YEIDA)。该工厂将生产用于手机、笔记本电脑、汽车、个人电脑和其 他带显示屏设备的显示驱动芯片。 该工厂设计月产能为2万片晶圆,设计产能为每月3600万台,预计于2027年投产。 早在2022年,富士康就曾与韦丹塔合作,计划投资195亿美元在印度建立半导体工厂,最终选定古 吉拉特邦作为落户地。然而,到2023年,该计划被放弃,双方决定终止合资企业。 该工厂将享受印度半导体计划的激励措施,该计划为不同类别的项目提供高达项目成本 50% 的财 政激励。 IESA 和 SEMI 印度总裁 Ashok Chandak 表示:"该项目带来了专门针对显示驱动 IC(集成芯 片)的大规模先进封装和测试能力,填补了印度显示器和电子产品价值链中的一个关键缺口。这体 现了印度在半 ...
商务部回应“美方加严限制中国芯片”
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-15 10:07
如果您希望可以时常见面,欢迎标星收藏哦~ 来源:内容来自半导体芯闻综合 ,谢谢 。 商务部今天(15日)下午举行新闻发布会,有记者就最近美国商务部下属的工业安全局发布公告 称,在全球使用华为芯片都属于违反美国的出口管制进行提问。 美国于2022年首次全面限制对华出口先进芯片,并多次加大这些措施的力度,涵盖的半导体越来 越广、国家越来越多。 美国商务部周二宣布,美国将撤销前总统拜登出台的AI扩散规定,该规定对寻求AI芯片的国家实 施三级出口管制,原定于5月15日生效。知情人士称,特朗普政府正在起草自己的方案,可能转而 与各国磋商单独协议。 商务部表示,其将发布指导意见,明确在全球任何地方使用华为升腾AI芯片均违反美国的出口管 制。而且,商务部计划就允许美国AI芯片用于开发中国AI模型的潜在后果向公众发布警告。 美国商务部周二在声明中表示,拜登的规定"将把数十个国家降至二级地位,从而损害美国与这些 国家的外交关系"。商务部还表示将发布正式撤销该规定的通知,"未来"将发布替代方案。 美国商务部在声明中表示,无论结果如何,都将"与值得信赖的其他国家合作,对美国的AI技术采 取大胆、包容的战略,同时防止该技术落入我们的 ...
台积电:今年建九个厂
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-15 10:07
Core Insights - TSMC is expanding its production capacity significantly, with plans to build 9 new facilities this year, including 8 wafer fabs and 1 advanced packaging plant, driven by the increasing demand for AI chips [1][2] - The 3nm process technology is entering its third year of mass production, with a projected capacity increase of over 60% by 2025, while the 2nm technology is expected to begin mass production in the second half of 2025 [1][2] - TSMC's advanced packaging capabilities are also expanding, with significant growth in CoWoS capacity and plans for overseas packaging bases to support AI and high-performance computing applications [2] Group 1: Production Capacity and Technology - TSMC's 3nm production capacity is expected to grow by 60% this year, with various technology versions like N3E, N3P, and N3X being developed to meet diverse customer needs [1] - The initial yield of TSMC's 2nm technology has exceeded expectations, with dedicated production lines being established in Hsinchu and Kaohsiung [2] - TSMC's global expansion includes new facilities in Arizona, Japan, and Germany, aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience and meeting specific process requirements [2] Group 2: Market Trends and Future Projections - The semiconductor industry is projected to grow by over 10% in 2025, with AI expected to be a major growth driver, contributing significantly to the industry's value [3][4] - By 2030, the semiconductor industry's value is anticipated to reach $1 trillion, with AI accounting for 45% of the market share, while mobile devices, automotive, and IoT will also play significant roles [4] - TSMC's A14 process technology is expected to be mass-produced by 2028, offering improved speed and reduced power consumption compared to the 2nm process [4]
Nvidia和联发科的AI CPU,进展披露
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-14 10:10
Core Viewpoint - The anticipated AI PC chips from Nvidia and MediaTek are expected to see significant market rollout only in the second half of 2026, despite a planned unveiling at Computex 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Chip Development and Release Timeline - Nvidia and MediaTek are set to jointly unveil the new Arm chip "N1" at Computex, with two models, N1X and N1, expected to be introduced [1]. - The industry anticipates that significant shipment volumes for these chips will not materialize until the second half of 2026 due to ongoing production capacity enhancements [1][2]. - Early benchmark tests for the N1X indicate performance lags behind some existing Arm-based PC chips, raising concerns within the industry [1]. Group 2: Market and Product Focus - The roadmap for Nvidia and MediaTek includes commercial N1X AI laptops targeting high-end consumers and the business market, boasting 180-200 AI TOPS of computing performance [4]. - Consumer-grade AI laptops will utilize the N1C processor platform, which has been delayed to 2026 due to tariffs and inflation [4]. - Major manufacturers like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and ASUS are planning to launch desktops and laptops based on these new chips, with MSI and Compal also entering the supply chain [4]. Group 3: Additional Developments - Nvidia's DFX Station is in preparation, featuring the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra "super chip," which will include 748GB of memory and 20K TOPS of AI computing capability, compatible with both Windows and macOS [4].
“芯片市场低迷,我们仍然处于衰退之中”
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-14 10:10
如果您希望可以时常见面,欢迎标星收藏哦~ 来源:内容来自 electronicsweekly ,谢谢。 Future Horizons首席执行官马尔科姆·佩恩(Malcolm Penn)近日在IFS 2025大会上描绘了一幅 半导体行业的黯淡景象。佩恩总结道:"我们仍然处于衰退之中。" 尽管去年市场增长了约25%,但增长动力来自平均售价而非出货量。每周68亿的出货量比长期趋势 低16%,而且至少还需要四个季度才能恢复到正常水平。"在出货量恢复增长之前,你不能说市场 真正复苏了,"佩恩说道。 佩恩表示:"如果你没有涉足 AI GPU/CPU、尖端逻辑或 HBM,那么你很可能会陷入高库存、需 求疲软、产能过剩、平均售价下降和经济不确定性加剧的困境。" 分立器件和光电器件已连续18个月处于负值区域,存储器复苏已不再活跃,今年汽车行业没有复 苏的可能,消费市场低迷,人们不愿消费。 第 一 季 度 , 资 本 支 出 占 销 售 额 的 16% , 而 长 期 趋 势 为 11% 。 " 这 简 直 是 神 风 特 攻 队 ! " 佩 恩 说 道,"人们仍在建设产能,这让情况变得更糟——我们必须为此付出代价。就连台积电 ...
赵伟国,死缓!
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-14 10:10
如果您希望可以时常见面,欢迎标星收藏哦~ 来源:内容来自人民日报 。 2025年5月14日,吉林省吉林市中级人民法院一审公开宣判紫光集团原董事长赵伟国贪污、为亲友非法牟 利、背信损害上市公司利益案,对被告人赵伟国以贪污罪判处死刑,缓期二年执行,剥夺政治权利终身, 并处没收个人全部财产;以为亲友非法牟利罪判处有期徒刑五年,并处罚金人民币一千万元;以背信损害 上市公司利益罪判处有期徒刑三年,并处罚金人民币二百万元;决定执行死刑,缓期二年执行,剥夺政治 权利终身,并处没收个人全部财产。对追缴在案的赵伟国违法所得返还被害单位。 图源:人民日报 经审理查明:2018年至2021年,被告人赵伟国利用担任紫光集团董事长的职务便利,与特定关系人李禄 媛共谋,由李禄媛实际控制的公司低价购买原本应当由紫光集团购买的房产,获取房产溢价利益,非法占 有国有资产价值人民币4.7亿余元。2014年至2021年,赵伟国利用担任紫光集团董事长等职务便利,将本 单位的盈利业务交由李禄媛等特定关系人经营,或者以明显高于市场的价格向李禄媛经营管理的公司购买 代建管理服务,造成国家直接经济损失人民币8.9亿余元。2019年,赵伟国还指使其实际控制的 ...
后eFlash时代:MCU产业格局重塑
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-14 10:10
Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is shifting from a singular focus on process miniaturization to diversified innovation, with advanced packaging technologies and specialty processes driving performance optimization and differentiation in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Market Trends and Growth - The global specialty process market has surpassed $50 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%, significantly outpacing the average growth rate of the semiconductor industry [1]. - Companies like TSMC, UMC, and SMIC are accelerating their investments in specialty processes, with TSMC establishing itself as a global benchmark through its extensive technology portfolio [2][4]. Group 2: TSMC's Specialty Process Landscape - TSMC offers a comprehensive range of specialty processes, including automotive, ultra-low power (ULP)/IoT, RF, embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM), high-voltage display, and CMOS image sensors (CIS) [4]. - TSMC's automotive-grade processes are designed for high reliability and long lifecycle, supporting advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and smart cockpit applications [4]. - The N4e process is optimized for ultra-low power IoT AI devices, balancing performance and cost effectively [4]. Group 3: Innovations in Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) - TSMC is addressing the limitations of traditional eFlash technology by advancing embedded NVM technologies such as RRAM and MRAM, which are expected to replace eFlash in automotive and IoT applications [6][7]. - RRAM technology is being commercialized, with TSMC's 22nm RRAM already certified for automotive applications, and 12nm RRAM expected to follow suit [6][7]. - MRAM technology is also being developed for automotive applications, with NXP and TSMC collaborating on 16nm embedded MRAM for high-end automotive MCUs [20][21]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape and Future Directions - Major MCU manufacturers are exploring various new storage technologies, including eRRAM, eMRAM, ePCM, and eFeRAM, to enhance performance and reduce power consumption [16][31]. - The market for embedded NVM is projected to grow significantly, with wafer production expected to increase from approximately 3 KWPM in 2023 to about 110 KWPM by 2029, indicating a CAGR of around 80% [29]. - TSMC plans to integrate advanced processes with specialty technologies to support the evolution of chip architecture from "functional integration" to "system reconstruction" [8][34].
台湾芯片行业,如何从默默无闻走向国际传奇
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-14 10:10
Core Viewpoint - The documentary "Chip Odyssey" highlights the journey of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, emphasizing that its success is a result of local innovation rather than imitation from the U.S. [1] Group 1: Historical Context - In the 1970s, Taiwan was technologically underdeveloped, prompting the government to fully commit to developing the semiconductor industry [1]. - The documentary's director, Hsiao Chu-Chen, spent five years interviewing over 80 key figures in the semiconductor industry to trace Taiwan's rise from obscurity to a global leader [1][2]. - The film references a pivotal 1974 meeting where Taiwan's semiconductor strategy was initiated, showcasing the commitment of political and business leaders [2]. Group 2: Key Figures and Contributions - Key individuals such as TSMC founder Morris Chang and "father of integrated circuits" Pan Wen-Yuan played crucial roles in establishing Taiwan's semiconductor capabilities [2][3]. - The documentary features emotional recollections from RCA project leader Yang Ding-Yuan, highlighting the pressure and expectations placed on the young engineers involved in the early semiconductor projects [3]. Group 3: Industry Impact and Legacy - Taiwan's semiconductor industry has evolved into a critical component of the global technology landscape, with TSMC becoming a strategic asset amid geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic [2][3]. - The film aims to educate the Taiwanese public about the significant resources and efforts invested in building the semiconductor industry, which has become a vital part of Taiwan's economy [3][4].
印度首个3nm芯片设计中心亮相
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-14 10:10
Core Viewpoint - The establishment of advanced semiconductor design centers in India, focusing on 3nm chip design, marks a significant milestone in enhancing India's semiconductor innovation capabilities and positions the country as a leader in the global semiconductor landscape [1][3]. Group 1: Semiconductor Design Centers - The new design centers in Noida and Bangalore, inaugurated by Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, are dedicated to cutting-edge 3nm chip design, representing a new frontier in semiconductor technology [1]. - The Indian government is actively promoting the development of semiconductor design centers to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem [3]. Group 2: Education and Talent Development - A new semiconductor learning kit has been launched to enhance the hardware practical skills of engineering students, with over 270 academic institutions already receiving advanced EDA software tools [3]. - The integration of software and hardware learning is aimed at cultivating industry-ready engineers, emphasizing long-term talent development alongside infrastructure investment [3]. Group 3: Industry Growth and Demand - The semiconductor industry in India is poised for exponential growth due to increasing demand from various sectors, including smartphones, laptops, servers, medical devices, defense equipment, and automotive electronics [4]. - The CEO of Renesas Electronics highlighted India's strategic importance for the company, focusing on expanding end-to-end semiconductor capabilities and supporting over 250 academic institutions and startups through government-backed initiatives [4].
AI需求推动,软银利润翻倍
半导体芯闻· 2025-05-14 10:10
Core Viewpoint - SoftBank's quarterly profit surged by 124% due to strong demand for artificial intelligence, which supported startup valuations and chip sales, leading to a net profit of 517.18 billion yen (approximately $3.5 billion) in the fourth fiscal quarter [1]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The Vision Fund contributed significantly to SoftBank's turnaround, achieving a profit of 26.1 billion yen, primarily driven by the soaring valuation and robust international sales of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok [1]. - For the fiscal year ending in March, SoftBank reported a net profit of 1.15 trillion yen, recovering from a loss of approximately 228 billion yen the previous year [2]. Group 2: Investment Plans - SoftBank plans to invest $30 billion in OpenAI and lead a $100 billion investment in AI hardware in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy cash flow and balance sheets to secure necessary funding [1]. - The company aims to increase its investment in AI infrastructure to over $500 billion over time, as announced by founder Masayoshi Son and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman [2]. Group 3: Market Challenges - Despite the positive financial results, SoftBank faces challenges in becoming a global leader in AI due to rising technology protectionism and potential tariffs imposed by the U.S. [2]. - The company has not yet detailed its financing strategy for large-scale data center construction, which is crucial for its AI ambitions [3].