Imec launches tool to assess the environmental impact of chip manufacturing

2023-11-19 13:00:00 Imec, a Belgian nanoelectronics research and technology institute, has launched an open access version of its virtual chip factory “imec.netzero”. The tool provides a quantified view of the environmental impact of integrated circuit manufacturing, providing valuable information to academics, policymakers, designers and semiconductor manufacturers. With the release of this free web application, Imec … Read more

Quantum Computing: The Future of Technology and Industry in France

2023-10-30 04:00:00 No doubt, quantum is the future of computing. To avoid missing this major shift, France must prepare now. She has no shortage of assets. Six start-ups have already emerged from the laboratories with the objective of commercializing a quantum computer. With one foot firmly anchored in R&D, they aim to industrialize their technologies … Read more

What is TSMC, how important is it to technology

2023-09-18 00:30:47 TSMC, or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, is one of the largest and most influential companies in the technology sector in the world. Founded in 1987, TSMC has distinguished itself as one of the leading semiconductor manufacturing companies. TSMC’s main activity is the manufacture of semiconductor chips, which are fundamental components in a wide … Read more

China asks for ‘clarifications’ on export restrictions

By Le Figaro with AFP Posted on 05/04/2023 at 07:02update on 05/04/2023 at 07:54 This content is not accessible. Semiconductors are tiny components essential to the functioning of all technological objects, from the simplest device to the most complex machine. MakZin/stock.adobe.com The Chine asked the United States, Japan and the Netherlands to “clarifier» the existence … Read more

Japanese restrictions will push China ‘to become self-reliant’, says Beijing

The head of Japanese diplomacy, Yoshimasa Hayashi, for his part defended the restrictions, considering them “in accordance with international rules”. By Le Figaro with AFP Published on 02/04/2023 at 15:14 This content is not accessible. This visit by Mr. Hayashi (left) to Qin Gang (right) is the first to China by a Japanese foreign minister … Read more

TSMC announces the construction of a second chip plant to meet semiconductor demand in the United States

The White House and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced plans to build a second chip plant in Arizona, AZCentral reported. Semiconductor imports, according to an engadget report. The two TSMC plants will collectively produce 600,000 chips a year, and Ronnie Chatterjee of the National Economic Council told CNBC: “On a large scale, these … Read more

Chip shortage fears persist in the auto industry

<div id="firstBodyDiv" data-bind-html-content-type="article" data-bind-html-compile="article.body" data-first-article-body=" Chinese sales double make up flakes Semiconductors An important part of the automotive sector, especially with the high demand for electric cars "Standard & Poor’s Global Platts" that sales electric cars In China, it will reach 6.71 million units in 2022, more than doubling from 3.12 million units in 2021. … Read more