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Unprecedented Expansion Forecasted for Semiconductor Industry by 2031

The semiconductor industry is experiencing significant growth until 2031, leading to complexity in chip design. Keysight emphasizes holistic IP lifecycle management for security and compliance. Simon Rance discusses the importance of IP management in chip projects. Keysight offers an integrated platform for efficient chip development workflows. Source

PSU's DISC Program to Boost Diversity in Semiconductor Workforce

Portland State University's new DISC program, funded by a $1 million NSF grant, aims to diversify Oregon's semiconductor workforce. The program will offer internships to 56 students this fall, partnering with industry giants like Intel and Siemens EDA. Oregon's semiconductor industry is expected to grow, creating job opportunities. Source

SIA Celebrates New Incentives for Amkor’s Arizona Operations

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) praises U.S. Department of Commerce and Amkor for semiconductor manufacturing incentives benefiting Amkor's Arizona operations. CHIPS Act has spurred over 80 projects nationwide, creating 56,000 jobs. SIA projects U.S. semiconductor capacity to triple by 2032. Source

RIT Partners with Industry Leaders to Train Semiconductor Workforce

Rochester Institute of Technology leads EMERGE-MICRO program with community colleges to train students for the semiconductor industry. Partners include Micron Corp. and GlobalFoundries. The program aims to address workforce shortage. Congressman Morelle supports funding. Source

SkyWater Advances with Cutting-Edge E-Beam Lithography Installation

SkyWater Technology partners with Multibeam to install groundbreaking Multicolumn E-Beam Lithography system, enhancing semiconductor production capabilities. The system offers high throughput and sub-50 nm geometries on 200 mm wafers. SkyWater CEO highlights benefits for various markets. Initial customer access in 4Q24. Source

SK Hynix's $6.8 Billion Investment to Propel AI Memory Chip Production

SK Hynix plans a $6.8bn investment in a new semiconductor cluster in South Korea, featuring four fabs and a cooperation complex. The cluster aims to meet demand for AI memory semiconductors. SK Hynix will start building the first fab in March 2025. Source

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