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Chipmakers can lower cost of test, factory floor space, and time to market for high-power AI, automotive, and other high-reliability devices. The post Teradyne Integrates Burn-In and System-Level Test for High-Power AI Chips appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its GaN portfolio into low-voltage applications with its first family of 100V enhancement mode (E-mode) GaN-based discrete power transistors. The post Renesas Moves GaN Into 100 V Power Applications for AI Data Centers and Robotics appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Science has increasingly used artificial intelligence (AI) as a kind of microscope—sorting data, analyzing images and revealing hidden patterns. Now a new shift is underway: AI that not only breaks down data but also helps scientists decide what to do next through simple, natural language requests.

For decades, silicon transistors have driven computational power, and scientists have devoted much of their time to making them smaller. That is because shrinking these tiny electronic switches that make up computer chips allows manufacturers to pack more of them into the same space, increasing computing power.

New role reflects the enduring and growing strategic significance of the region for ZEISS’ long-term roadmap. The post ZEISS Group Appoints Axel Christian as President of ZEISS North America appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Transaction expands Infineon’s innovation footprint in India and further strengthens its global R&D capabilities. The post Infineon Completes Acquisition of C2i Semiconductors appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation today announced the expansion of its power semiconductor portfolio with 15 new sixth-generation (Gen6) E6 super-junction (SJ) MOSFETs for consumer and computing power applications. The post Magnachip Expands Gen6 Super-Junction MOSFET Line with 15 Devices appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

JEOL Ltd. (President & CEO Izumi Oi) announces the development of its new low‑angle ion‑milling scanning electron microscope, HAXIS, and will commence sales on October 5, 2026. The post JEOL Launches Low-Angle Ion-Milling SEM for Advanced-Chip Failure Analysis appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

As part of its first phase, Rapidus is announcing the formation of Design Solution Associates to help customers support early-stage design for Rapidus' advanced 2nm semiconductor foundry. The post Rapidus Builds Design Ecosystem Around Planned 2nm Foundry appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

If computer chips could be built from semiconductors just one atom thick, they could pack far more transistors into a smaller space while using less power. So far, however, the technology has been held back by the weakness of "p-type" transistors, which make up half of every modern chip.

Working in close collaboration, researchers from Paderborn University, the University of Basel and Ruhr University Bochum have made a significant breakthrough in the field of quantum communication. The post Semiconductor Quantum-Dot Resonator Improves Single-Photon Quality for Quantum Systems appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Researchers demonstrate that internal crystal structure is key in regulating generated light-induced current. The post Crystal Design Controls Spin-Polarized Photocurrent in 2D Hybrid Perovskites appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

A universal boost for today’s systems that delivers the speed tomorrow’s networks demand. The post Northrop Grumman Rebrands Wideband GaN Technology as FORTITUDE, Targets RF System Integration appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

EMD Electronics opened new 38,000-square-foot research and development facility in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The post EMD Electronics Opens New R&D Facility in Wisconsin appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland has reported on the benefits of intrinsic polarization superjunctions (iPSJs) for gallium nitride (GaN)-based lateral electronic devices...

SignatureIP today announced the general availability of a comprehensive library of Interconnect, Interface and System-on-Chip (SoC) Subsystem IP purpose-built for chiplet-based systems targeting artificial intelligence, high-performance computing (HPC) and data center applications. The post SignatureIP Unveils IP Library for Chiplet-based AI, HPC and Data Center Systems at AI Infra Summit 2026 appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

SEMIFIVE, a global provider of custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) solutions, announced today that it has signed a turnkey development contract with Mobilint, a South Korean AI semiconductor company, to develop an AI chip for robotics applications. The post SEMIFIVE, Mobilint Partner on LPDDR6/UCIe Robotics AI Chip appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Infineon Technologies AG officially inaugurated its new backend manufacturing site in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, together with Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand and Alexander Gorski, Chief Operations Officer of Infineon Technologies. The post Infineon Opens Scalable Semiconductor Backend Manufacturing Hub in Thailand appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Besi joins Applied's EPIC Center as an Innovation Partner, extending a collaboration that began in 2020 with the companies' joint Hybrid Bonding Center of Excellence in Singapore. The post Applied Materials, Besi Expand Advanced Packaging Partnership for AI Scaling appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Synopsys and OpenAI today announced a strategic partnership that brings together OpenAI's advanced AI capabilities with Synopsys' industry-leading EDA tools and agentic AI capabilities to revolutionize the design of semiconductors. The post OpenAI and Synopsys Announce GPT-Synopsys: Frontier Intelligence to Revolutionize Chip Design appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

A collaborative group of researchers have demonstrated key measurement technologies for developing spin qubits in zinc oxide quantum dots. The post Advancing Quantum Computing with Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

LG Innotek is demonstrating tangible results from the transformation of its business portfolio, delivering a remarkable performance rebound in the first half of the year—traditionally an off-peak season for the company. The post LG Innotek Accelerates Corporate Transformation Driven by Semiconductor Substrates and Physical AI appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Air Liquide announces a new investment of more than 170 million euros to supply ultra-high purity gases to a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Japan. The post Air Liquide Invests Over 170 Million Euros to Support a Semiconductor Leader Expanding Manufacturing Capabilities in Japan appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Achieves a 50% neon gas recycling rate and contributes to a stable supply through gas reduction technologies. The post Gigaphoton Develops Gas Recycling System for ArF Excimer Lasers appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Lam Research has opened its largest U.S. warehouse, a 470,000-square-foot logistics hub designed to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain and support demand for AI-enabled technologies. The post Lam’s New Logistics Hub Built for Velocity, Resilience, and AI-Era Growth appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

New research from Omdia’s latest Public Displays Market Tracker reveals that global public display and signage TV shipments surpassed 1.73 million units in 2Q26, up from 1.61 million units in the previous quarter. The post Omdia: IFP/Touch Displays Lead Growth as Global Public Display Market Surpasses $1.73M in 2Q26 appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Laser evaluation accelerates establishment of mass-production technology for high-temperature superconducting wire, a key technology supporting the realization of fusion energy, under Japan’s Moonshot Research and Development Program. The post Gigaphoton Begins Evaluation of L300KZ Excimer Laser for Pulsed Laser Deposition for Advanced Materials Applications appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

The Arkansas Research Institute for Electronics Systems (ARIES) will develop, produce and deploy next-generation power electronics and semiconductors. The post Research Institute to Drive Semiconductor Innovation appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

MoU will connect APECS pilot line innovation with the guidelines, standards, training and digital tools needed for industry adoption. The post Global Electronics Association and Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics Sign MoU to Support Advanced Packaging Industrial Adoption appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

Synopsys, Inc. today announced Synopsys AgentEngineer solutions, the industry's broadest portfolio of domain-specific long-horizon agents that can reason, plan, and execute complete engineering workflows from silicon to systems across verification, system validation, implementation, analog, manufacturing, and simulation and analysis domains. The post Synopsys Powers Autonomous Engineering with a Broad Portfolio of Long-Horizon Agents and Autopilot Platform appeared first on Semiconductor Digest...

Researchers at AIST, in collaboration with the Institute of Science Tokyo and the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, have developed a "current comparator" that uses diamond quantum sensors to accurately evaluate both AC and DC current ratios with the same device setup. Their work is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

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