ter of 2026. Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets. San’an Optoelectronics is a high-end light-emitting diode chip manufacturer in China. Inari Amertron Berhad provides Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test services. Based on Lumileds Holding press release ...

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ble modern language integration alongside traditional C/C++ pipelines. Founded in 2018 in Berlin, Ferrous Systems is a leading provider of Rust-based software solutions for embedded and safety-critical systems. SOAFEE initiative is an industry-led Special Interest Group (SIG) defined by automakers, semiconductor suppliers, open source and independent software vendors, and cloud technology leaders. Based on SOAFEE press release ...

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NXP Semiconductors unveils new IC for EV batteries NXP Semiconductors NV (NXP Semiconductors), a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer, has unveiled a new integrated circuit (IC) for battery cell controllers of electric vehicles (EVs), the BMx7318/7518. With 18 channels, the device improves overall system performance and cost efficiency. Each channel has dedicated analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that convert analog data into digital data. The IC a...

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EU and US announce deal on tariffs and trade, 15% tariffs on cars On July 27, the president of the European Commission announced that the EU has reached a deal on tariffs and trade with the US. They have stabilised on a single 15% tariff rate for most EU exports. This rate applies to most sectors, including cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical industries. They also agreed on zero-for-zero tariffs on several strategic products, including aircr...

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secure American prosperity for generations.” At President Trump’s direction, the funds will be targeted toward the revitalization of America’s strategic industrial base, including:    •  Energy infrastructure and production, including LNG, advanced fuels, and grid modernization   •  Semiconductor manufacturing and research, rebuilding U.S. capacity from design to fabrication   •  Critical minerals mining, processing, and refi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

lantis acquired aiMotive in 2022. The subsidiary develops autonomous driving software for the Stellantis Group. Based on this deal, Nextchip has acquired the right to supply ADAS solutions that integrate its APACHE6 system-on-chip (SoC) and aiMotive’s autonomous driving software. The APACHE6 is a semiconductor chip designed to make decisions for autonomous driving vehicles by integrating and analyzing data from various sensors, including camera...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Rapidus develops 2nm-class next-generation semiconductor prototype Rapidus Corporation (Rapidus, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), which aims to manufacture next-generation semiconductors in Japan, announced on July 18 that it has successfully produced a prototype semiconductor with a 2-nanometer-class circuit line width (1 nm is one-billionth of a meter). The company has also verified in July that the prototype operates normally. This success represents a l...

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onsemi investing USD 8 million for wide band gap material research in New York On July 17, onsemi announced plans to invest USD 8 million at Stony Brook University in New York to establish a wide band gap research center that will advance innovation in power semiconductors and foster the next generation of skilled professionals in this field.  The center aims to advance foundational research in silicon carbide and other wide band gap materials a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

TSMC, Taiwan, to phase out GaN business over the next two years On July 3, multiple sources reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) will gradually shut down its gallium nitride (GaN) compound semiconductor business within two years. TSMC is cooperating with its customers to ensure a smooth transition. The decision was made after reviewing market conditions and the company’s long-term plans. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Tata Electronics, India and Bosch to collaborate on semiconductor manufacturing and EMS On July 17, Tata Electronics and Robert Bosch GmbH signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on several key areas within the electronics and semiconductor industries. Tata Electronics and Bosch intend to collaborate on chip packaging and manufacturing at Tata Electronics’ upcoming assembly and test unit in Assam and the foundry in Gujarat. A...

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JS Foundry goes bankrupt with total debts of JPY 16.1 billion On July 14, JS Foundry KK. (JS Foundry, Minato Ward, Tokyo), a power semiconductor foundry, filed a petition for bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court, and the court decided to start bankruptcy procedures for the company. The total debt is around JPY 16.1 billion. JS Foundry decided to discontinue its business because its negotiations for sponsorship with a foreign company were brok...

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IC’Alps, France joins GlobalFoundries GlobalSolutions ecosystem to accelerate ASIC development On July 11, IC’Alps joined GlobalFoundries’ (GF) GlobalSolutions ecosystem. This collaboration aims to streamline ASIC development and accelerate time-to-market for advanced semiconductor solutions. It will benefit customers targeting GF’s CMOS technologies by providing optimized design and manufacturing support. By joining the GlobalSolutions e...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

ON Semiconductor to actively promote Ethernet for SDV communication networks ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON Semiconductor, the U.S.) plans to actively promote Ethernet that supports communication network specifications for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Currently, automotive electric control units (ECUs) use communication specifications optimized by subsystem. ON Semiconductor decided to support the introduction of automotive Ethernet specificatio...

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STMicroelectronics and Metalenz, US sign license agreement for metasurface optics adoption On July 10, STMicroelectronics (ST) and Metalenz announced a new license agreement. The agreement broadens ST’s capability to use Metalenz IP to produce advanced metasurface optics while leveraging ST’s technology and manufacturing platform, combining 300mm semiconductor and optics production, test, and qualification. The license agreement enables the p...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Calterah, China expands operations in Europe, opens office in Germany On July 3, Calterah Semiconductor announced a new office in Munich to enhance on-site engineering support and address the needs of European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in the automotive sector. Calterah has already cooperated with several European Tier-1 players, with radar chips supplied for different vehicle models. The Munich subsidiary aims to further intensify development pa...

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Italy and Malaysia discuss collaboration on microelectronics and rare earths On July 2, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy met with the Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry. They discussed opportunities for collaboration in the rare earth sector. They also shared their interest in strengthening cooperation in the field of applied research in semiconductor design, recalling the recent inauguration in Melaka of a plant of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

on track, with first samples available for customers as of the fourth quarter of 2025. The fully scaled-up 300-millimeter GaN manufacturing will allow it to deliver the highest value to customers while moving towards cost parity for comparable silicon and GaN products. Infineon has become the first semiconductor manufacturer to successfully develop 300-millimeter GaN power wafer technology within its existing high-volume manufacturing infrastruct...

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KD, Spain partners with Leopard Imaging, and Corning, USA for optical vision system for automotive applications On June 26, KD, a Spanish semiconductor company, partnered with with Leopard Imaging, a leader in high-definition embedded cameras, and Corning Incorporated, a leading innovator in materials science, for IEEE 802.3cz-compliant Multigigabit Vision System Solution. KD integrated its 10GBASE-AU KD7251 optical transceiver into Leopard Imagi...

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uld transfer part of its patent rights relating to liquid crystal and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. In addition to securing current operating capital, the company plans to utilize the funds for growth, including the mass production of high-value-added displays, sensors, and advanced semiconductor packages, as well as the research and development of next-generation technologies. The transfer price of the patent rights has not been ...

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Trump’s chip tariff threat brings response from OEMs, tech, trading partners Possible levies of up to 25% on imported semiconductors has united companies like GM, Ford, and Tesla in voicing concerns to President Trump’s plan for tariffs. It has brought response from 154 stakeholders from varied industry groups and countries that submitted statements related to the ongoing U.S. Commerce Department Section 232 investigation of whether to place ...

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