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Breakthrough system is the industry’s largest capacity arsenide phosphide tool with the highest throughput. The post Ennostar Qualifies Veeco’s New LUMINA+ MOCVD System for Advanced Product Applications appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

CSconnected has published its Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) impact report 2026, marking the conclusion of a transformative programme that has established South Wales as a globally recognised hub for compound semiconductor innovation. The post South Wales Semiconductor Cluster Delivers £436m Impact, New Report Shows appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

As AI workloads reshape data center thermal demands, a site-to-chip approach to water-based cooling — backed by digital monitoring — is becoming a strategic lever for performance, resilience, and sustainability. The post Cooling the AI Era: Why Smart Water Use Matters for Data Centers and Chip Manufacturing appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Imec is evolving its 300mm RF silicon interposer into a system-level platform for the heterogeneous integration of III-V chiplets on Si-CMOS. The post imec Unlocks III-V Chiplet Integration on 300mm Silicon appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Following a record-setting year for the semiconductor industry, the start of the new year has continued the momentum, as semiconductor revenue grew 27% in 1Q26 from 4Q25 to reach $319bn, according to new research form Omdia. Memory revenue drove the increase, rising over 80% sequentially in 1Q26 from 4Q25. Since Omdia began tracking the semiconductor… The post Omdia: Semiconductor Market Surpasse…

Funded by the European Commission and participating Member States under the Chips JU, FAMES continues to accelerate the early‑stage research shaping the next generation of FD‑SOI. The post CEA‑Leti Advances European FD-SOI Innovation with GlobalFoundries’ Collaboration in the FAMES Pilot Line appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

With silicon semiconductors approaching their physical limits and data demands climbing, photonic integrated circuits offer faster, more energy-efficient data processing — though fully replacing electronic circuits remains a complex transition. The post Can Photonics Completely Replace Electronic Circuits? appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Energy-efficient thermal insulation is emerging as a small but critical process enhancement, cutting heat-transfer loss and helping fabs modernize without complete facility overhauls. The post The Unseen World of Semiconductor Insulation appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

With AI-driven demand already straining high-performance memory supply, distributors and OEMs need to anticipate a similar squeeze on power semiconductors and build mitigation strategies now. The post Will Power Semiconductors Become the Next Component Crisis? appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Silicone-based thermal interface materials (TIMs), particularly thermally conductive compounds and gels, offer material properties and performance characteristics that are well-suited to today’s data center applications. The post Silicone-Based Thermal Interface Materials Improve Data Center Cooling and Performance appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Q&A with Senior ASIC engineer Adarsh Mittal. The post Beyond PPA: How Total Cost of Ownership Is Reshaping Chip Design appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Applied Materials, Inc. has expanded its manufacturing and R&D operations in Singapore to support the global build-out of AI infrastructure. The post Applied Materials Expands Singapore Manufacturing to Support AI Chip Demand appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Building on this, imec further demonstrates the first full transceiver architecture compliant with IEEE 802.15.4ab, delivering up to a 32x improvement in ranging performance through combined receiver, transmitter, and IEEE 802.15.4ab standard innovations. The post Imec Unlocks Fourfold UWB Range Extension appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

First end-to-end European chip manufacturing flow proven for aerospace, defense, IoT, consumer electronics and critical infrastructure. The post GlobalFoundries and Qualinx Demonstrate First European Sovereign Manufacturing Flow for Security‑Critical Semiconductors appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Singulation and die sort sit at a critical juncture in the semiconductor value chain: the point where wafer-level investment is converted — or lost — into individual die-level assets. The post Inside Intel’s Die Sort and Singulation Operation: An Up-Close Look at an Overlooked Process appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Integrating high-precision piezoelectric sensor systems as early as possible in the R&D phase of semiconductor equipment design has become indispensable for meeting the rising demand for yield, quality, and efficiency throughout the machine’s lifecycle. The post Precision Sensing for Yield Improvement in Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

As chiplets, advanced packaging, and fabless supply chains proliferate, genealogy — the ability to trace every material, step, and process behind a chip — is becoming essential to yield, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The post Genealogy: The Hidden Thread from Wafer to Yield appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Rapid prototyping fused with AI-assisted workflows is reshaping how engineers move from idea to proof-of-concept, making iteration speed the new competitive differentiator. The post Unlocking the Future of Engineering through Rapid Prototyping, Fueled by AI appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

After three years of intensive research and collaboration, the European project NimbleAI reaches its conclusion, delivering significant advances in edge artificial intelligence technologies and contributing to Europe’s ambition for technological sovereignty. The post NimbleAI: A European Consortium Advances Next-Generation Edge AI Technologies and Strengthens Technological Sovereignty appeared fi…

onsemi announced today the launch of its GaNEXUS gallium nitride (GaN) power portfolio, with the initial sampling of GaNEXUS FETs across voltage ranges from 40V to 650V as well as its GaNEXUS Smart 650V GaN FETs. The post onsemi Introduces GaNEXUS Gallium Nitride Power Portfolio appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .