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AMD, US, presents Spartan UltraScale+ XASU35P FPGA for ADAS sensor applications
On September 29, AMD presented the latest addition to the Automotive (XA) family, the Spartan UltraScale+ XASU35P FPGA. This device is automotive-qualified and optimized for ADAS sensor applications. It is available in 12x12 mm packaging, a very small footprint ideal for camera vision and LiDAR applications. It’s als
South Korea’s Global Technologies’ automotive CAN FD transceiver passes German certification tests
South Korea’s Global Technologies announced that its GCV1043 automotive CAN FD transceiver IC has passed testing conducted by German certification body IBEE and conformance testing conducted by German testing organization C&S. The semiconductor enables data communication between automotive electronic control units (E
South Korea promotes corporate cooperation to build next-generation vehicle ecosystem with five MOUs
On September 30, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held a ceremony at Hyundai Mobis headquarters to sign business agreements on cooperation to build a next-generation vehicle ecosystem. As part of the AI Future Vehicle Division of the M.AX Alliance, an industry-academia-government-research organ
Infineon’s new backend semiconductor manufacturing site in Thailand opens
On October 1, 2026, Infineon Technologies officially opened its new backend semiconductor production site in Samut Prakan, Thailand.
The greenfield facility currently has a workforce of around 350 employees. Infineon expects staffing to increase to about 1,000 during the ramp-up of Module A. The site has been config
POLYN delivers VibroSense TMS sensor for customer evaluation
On September 28, POLYN Technology announced that its VibroSense TMS engineering chip, the integrated circuit for tire-road friction detection, is being delivered for assembly of AI-enabled tire pressure management system (TPMS) sensor nodes. The chip will be commercially available in mid-2027. The chip will target ti
VIS-NXP’s joint venture VSMC marks opening of 300mm semiconductor fab in Singapore
Announced on September 28, 2026, VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd. (VSMC), formed by Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors in September 2024, held the opening ceremony for its first 12-inch (300mm) semiconductor fab in Tampines, Singapore.
The facility,
Thailand approves new semiconductor strategy, targets USD 80 billion investment by 2050
Announced on September 24, 2026, Thailand’s National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Board has approved its first national semiconductor and advanced electronics strategy, targeting approximately USD 80 billion in cumulative investment, USD 150 billion in annual industry revenue, and more than 230,000 n
Thailand BOI reports strong chips and electronics investment, confirms Infineon plant Oct. 1 opening
Announced on September 24, 2026, Thailand’s BOI said investment applications in the semiconductor and advanced electronics sectors totaled 879 projects worth approximately USD 27.2 billion (THB 909 billion) between 2023 and the first half of 2026.
The investments span a broad range of activities, including semiconduc
aiMotive, Hungary, and Cadence, US, demonstrate flexible AI processing for automotive chips
On September 23, aiMotive and Cadence demonstrated how individual neural network layers can run on either aiMotive’s aiWare5 automotive NPU IP or Cadence Tensilica NeuroEdge 130 AI Co-Processor. The test was conducted using pre-silicon simulation.
The test showed how automotive chip designers can divide AI workloads
South Korea’s Global Technologies to mass-produce semiconductors for automotive ambient lighting
South Korea’s Global Technologies announced that it has secured an order for semiconductors used in automotive ambient lighting and begun wafer production. This marks the company’s first mass-production order for automotive semiconductors, following its focus on semiconductors for consumer displays. It is proceeding
Luxshare Automotive and Infineon establish innovation application center
Luxshare Automotive (Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd.) announced that it had held a signing and unveiling ceremony with Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) for a joint Innovation Application Center. Through the center, the two companies will collaborate on automotive electronics applications, reference designs a
Melexis expands India operations with local engineering team
On September 22, Melexis opened a new office in India to support its automotive, two-wheeler, solar, and smart-energy metering businesses. The company has served Indian customers through distribution partners for more than 15 years and will now operate through a dedicated local team.
Melexis supplies sensors and moto
Valens, Israel, partners with onsemi, US, for integrated sensor based on MIPI A-PHY standard
On September 22, Valens Semiconductor announced a collaboration with onsemi on a cost-optimized integrated sensor for high-volume 3-megapixel automotive camera applications. Under the agreement, Valens will work with onsemi on the cost-optimized A-PHY offering that can be integrated into onsemi's image sensors. Throu
Japan, U.S. in talks to build semiconductor plant as part of tariff deal
Japan and the U.S. are in talks to build a semiconductor plant in the U.S. as part of Japan's USD 550 billion tariff-deal investment pledge between the two countries, according to officials of both governments familiar with the negotiations.
The project is expected to be worth JPY 2 trillion to JPY 3 trillion yen (
Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6H chip, HSD model deployed in FAW-VW ID. AURA T6
Beijing Horizon Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Horizon Robotics) announced that FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW-VW)’s battery electric SUV, the ID. AURA T6, was launched on September 20, 2026. The model is equipped with Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6H chip, with its driver assistance capabilities powered by
Tata Electronics, India Nexperia and Sumitomo partnerships target automotive semiconductor supply
On September 18, Tata Electronics announced a partnership with Sumitomo Chemical to support semiconductor manufacturing for automotive and other applications in India. Under the MoU, the companies will explore the supply and local manufacture of photoresists, functional chemicals, and high-purity chemicals for the Dh
Elmos Semiconductor, Germany, secures additional wafer capacity in Dortmund facility
On September 17, Elmos Semiconductor SE announced that it can access significantly increased capacity through the extension of its supply agreement for the Dortmund wafer manufacturing facility (“Fab”) until 2028, thus securing additional wafer capacity in the current allocation environment.
Elmos is increasing its
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