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Will AI eat VLSI Design jobs?
AI is likely to play an increasingly important role in VLSI design in the future. AI models can be used to automate many of the more routine tasks in VLSI design, freeing up engineers to focus on more complex and strategic work.
China: Too large, Too important & Too strategic to walk away from
Nvidia and TSMC are two of the world's leading semiconductor companies. They both rely heavily on the Chinese market, which is the world's largest semiconductor market. In the midst of the US-China chip war, it might seem like Nvidia and TSMC would be better off giving up on China. However, there are several reasons why they can't afford to do this.
Advanced chip production not moving overseas: TSMC CEO
By keeping its advanced chip production in Taiwan, TSMC is sending a strong signal that it is committed to ensuring the security of the global semiconductor supply chain. Taiwan is home to some of the most advanced chip manufacturing facilities in the world, and it is seen as a safe and stable place to do business.
TSMC to Deploy 500 Taiwanese Engineers to US Amid Union Protests
Rumors circulating within the industry suggest that TSMC is contemplating applying for visas to bring around 500 Chinese Taiwanese workers to the US to aid in the construction process. In response, local labor unions have launched petitions urging US senators and congressmen to block these visas.
TSMC in Germany: EU’s Chip Dreams Come Up Short?
One of the most significant setbacks for the Chips Act has been TSMC's decision to build a chip factory in Germany. TSMC is the world's leading chipmaker, and its investment in Germany is a major coup for the EU. However, the factory will not be operational until 2027, and it will only produce 28-nanometer chips. This is far behind the 2-nanometer chips that the EU hopes to produce by 2030.
TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP Invest €10 Billion in European Chip Manufacturing
TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP have announced a joint investment of €10 billion to build a chip manufacturing plant in Europe. The plant will be located in Dresden, Germany, and is expected to create over 7,000 jobs.
Chip War Escalates: China Cracks Down on Rare Metal Exports
Beijing’s imposition of export restrictions on essential metals, gallium and germanium, used extensively in semiconductor manufacturing, has officially taken effect on August 1, 2023. As these metals constitute indispensable components for semiconductor production, chipmakers worldwide are now grappling with the pressing imperative to diversify their supply chains and identify alternative sources.
AMD’s $400M Investment will create 3000 jobs in India for its biggest design centre
Discover how AMD plans to leverage India's talent, hire 3,000 engineers, and create an expansive design center, all while contributing to India's rise as a global technology hub.
iPhone 15 Pro to Feature 3 nm A17 : World’s smartest chip
The 3 nm process is a major advancement over the current 5 nm process, and it is expected to offer up to 35% power efficiency improvements and up to 15% performance improvements. This will allow the iPhone 15 Pro to offer longer battery life and faster performance than any other smartphone on the market.
