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🚀 Exciting news in the semiconductor industry! 🌟 1️⃣ The European Commission is making bold moves to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor market. 2️⃣ Announcing the initiation of calls for proposals under the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) on February 6. 3️⃣ A whopping 216 million euros have been earmarked to drive research and innovation in semiconductor, microelectronics, and photonics sectors. 4️⃣ This initiative, part of the Chips for Europe initiative, aims to boost Europe's semiconductor industry's competitiveness, crucial for economic and technological sovereignty. 5️⃣ The focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration among EU companies, and reducing dependency on external sources for pivotal technologies. 6️⃣ Member states and the private sector are expected to contribute significantly, reinforcing a collective effort in boosting the semiconductor sector. 7️⃣ These calls for proposals are part of the EU's broader strategy to secure a leading global position in the semiconductor market. 8️⃣ By prioritizing research and innovation, the EU aims to maintain its technological leadership and ensure socio-economic progress isn't hindered by external dependencies. #8seneca #semiconductor #europe Read more: https://lnkd.in/gw_qbpXj

The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) calls for a new support package, Chips Act 2.0, to enhance the original EU Chips Act and boost the semiconductor industry. Key requests include increased state aid from 2024 to 2029 and the establishment of a ‘chips envoy’ to guide EU policy decisions. The ESIA emphasizes the need for a cohesive policy strategy to achieve the EU’s goal of increasing semiconductor market share from 10% to 20% by 2030 amid growing global competition. #ESIA #semiconductor #Europe #semiconductormarket #technology #EUChipsAct #chip #chipmaking #technology #industry #research https://lnkd.in/dB7JQ45T

Martin McHugh, CEO at CSA Catapult, attends 10 Downing Street on launch of new UK Semiconductor Institute 📈 The launch of the UK Semiconductor Institute coincides with the one year anniversary of the UK Semiconductor Strategy. The new UK Semiconductor Institute will be tasked with building on government’s £1 billion strategy to grow the semiconductor sector. 💬 Martin McHugh said: "We’re delighted to see the formation of the UK Semiconductor Institute, which will bring together government, academia and industry to help secure areas of world-leading strength in semiconductor technologies of the future. "The UK Semiconductor Institute will ensure the UK has a strategic and coordinated approach to developing new technologies, improving skills and exploiting areas in which the UK has existing strengths. "One of these strengths is compound semiconductors and we look forward to working closely with the UK Semiconductor Institute to further the advancement of this critical technology that will accelerate our route to Net Zero through electrification and provide a secure and resilient telecoms network for the future." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ez86twKp #Semiconductor #Technology #Innovation #Growth Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

🌐 European Microelectronics & Chips: The 6GSymposium The EU's significant investment in advanced microelectronics, fuelled by initiatives like the Chips Act, aims to bolster resilience and leadership in 5G and 6G systems. But how does Europe stack up against other regions, and what distinct contributions can it offer? Jari Kinaret, Executive Director of the Chips JU, participated in the 6G Symposium and shared insights on Europe's strategic aspirations and unique capabilities in microelectronics! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eSVFZvwE 6GWorld #6gsymposium #Microelectronics #ChipsAct #5G #6G #Europe

The U.S. Department of State and India Semiconductor Mission are collaborating under the CHIPS Act's International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund to strengthen the global semiconductor supply chain. The partnership will assess India's semiconductor ecosystem and regulatory framework to identify growth opportunities. The study involves Indian stakeholders like state governments, educational institutions, and private firms. The CHIPS Act provides $500 million over five years to promote secure semiconductor and telecommunications technologies, aiming to build a resilient global semiconductor value chain. For more information, please read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMS4KAui

Cambridge was very much to the fore as the G7 Semiconductors Points of Contact group met at Arm’s HQ in the city. And in an allied initiative Cambridge projects involving Paragraf® and the University of Cambridge shared in an £11.5m superchip research haul. Arm CEO Rene Haas hoped the initiatives would prove just the start of a concerted campaign to grow the sector – especially now the company is leading the charge with a new global push in the field of AI. He said: “It is an honour to host the stakeholder forum ahead of the G7 Semiconductors Points of Contact group at Arm’s global headquarters in Cambridge to advance collective efforts from industry, research organisations and governments to increase supply chain resilience, security, and energy efficiency. We look forward to continued partnership with the G7 representatives and the UK government as we work to enable innovation and realise the full potential of AI.” The meeting immediately followed the OECD Semiconductor Informal Exchange Network gathering, where countries and stakeholders shared strategies for strengthening global semiconductor supply chains and addressing shared challenges in the semiconductor industry. The UK is playing a key role in the OECD’s efforts to unite government and industry in navigating the complexities of the global chip supply chain. More concerted support for semiconductor scale-ups was announced as Lord Vallance kicked off the G7 conference. He revealed that UK semiconductor firms producing vital technology from phone screens to surgical lasers were among 16 projects sharing an £11.5 million pot – provided by Innovate UK – to drive the innovation. Cambridge organisations were again to the fore: Paragraf shares more than £1.4m with research partners UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF), University of Birmingham, Cupio Services Ltd and the University of Glasgow. Paragraf’s vision is to set up the first 2D materials device foundry in the world, focusing first on graphene. Another project, led by Quantum Solutions with the University of Cambridge, is developing advanced shortwave infrared (SWIR) sensors which improve vision in critical sectors like defence, by supporting surveillance in challenging conditions in low-visibility environments, such as during adverse weather conditions or atmospheric disturbances. Full article: https://lnkd.in/eAV4-daZ

#European #semiconductor #race has officially started: "120M€ of #funding available to advance semiconductor technologies in Europe" "The Chips Joint Undertaking (#Chips #JU) has launched two new calls to support semiconductor research in Europe: a call for competence centres and a coordination and support action (#CSA) to Support to the European Network of Chips Competence Centres. The goal of these calls is to support Europe’s semiconductor industry with a total expenditure of €120 million, funded by the Digital Europe Programme." "Interested parties can find out more information about the calls and instructions on how to apply on the Chips JU website. Applicants can apply through the F&T Portal, available here for the Chips CCs call, and here for the CSA call. It is important to note that the Chips JU will hold information sessions for these calls on July 12, 2024. To register, please visit the Chips JU website." https://lnkd.in/eAt6pRE8

🏆 Congratulations to Fei Huang, Hsing-Yen Tsai, Chi-Yu Huang, Yu-Chun Luo, Ching-Ho Li, Shao-Chang Huang, Yi-Hsiang Kao, Ke-Horng Chen, Kuo-Lin Zheng, Ying-Hsi Lin, Shian-Ru Lin, Tsung-Yen Tsai from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Chip GaN Power Semiconductor & Realtek Semiconductor Corp. for receiving the 2023 Takuo Sugano Award for outstanding Far-East paper! Their work, titled "3D Wireless Power Transfer with Noise Cancellation Technique for −62dB Noise Suppression and 90.1% Efficiency", presents a novel three-dimensional wireless power transfer (3D WPT) system designed to overcome spatial limitations inherent in traditional single-coil transmitters. By employing a central controller to manage three orthogonal transmitter coils, the system maintains efficient energy transfer regardless of the receiver's orientation. The central controller dynamically adjusts power distribution based on real-time coupling factor detection, ensuring high efficiency. Additionally, an advanced noise cancellation technique enhances communication between the transmitter and receiver, reducing interference. The results demonstrate a peak efficiency of 90.1% and a maximum output power of 40W per transmitter, with the ability to deliver up to 69W when leveraging all three transmitters, significantly improving the flexibility and reliability of wireless power transfer in 3D space. ISSCC 2023 paper: https://lnkd.in/dC9GyAfz #TakuoSugano #isscc2024

11 stages of node evolution in the semiconductor industry including the .. -Company/Companies that implemented them -The major applications -The technological advancements it enabled https://lnkd.in/g7dUknud

🌟 Major milestone for UK manufacturing! 🌟 Today, Saqib Bhatti MP MBE, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, announced the establishment of the new UK Semiconductor Institute. This independent institute marks a pivotal step in advancing the government’s National Semiconductor Strategy, with a strong emphasis on #innovation, #research, and #commercialisation. The creation of this institute was a key recommendation from a report by the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) and IfM Engage, commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The new UK Semiconductor Institute will focus on: 🔬 Enabling UK semiconductor innovation and commercialisation through technology strategy setting 🌐 Improving access to infrastructure 🤝 Bringing together industry, academia and government to collaborate on key issues such as workforce development. The IfM Engage consortium was commissioned in 2023 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to assess the most appropriate way to deliver national capabilities that would positively impact the semiconductor industry. Nicky Athanassopoulou, Head of Solution Development at IfM Engage: "This is an extremely important and timely announcement with the potential to deliver far-reaching economic and societal impact. IfM Engage was uniquely positioned to bring together industry and academia to deliver this study, and we are delighted that our efforts will help contribute to the growth of the UK’s domestic semiconductor industry, boosting and commercialising leading-edge UK innovation, and providing security of supply for critical national infrastructure.” This is an exciting time for the UK semiconductor sector, and we look forward to the innovative advancements and growth this institute will bring! Find out more about IfM Engage and the UK Semiconductor Infrastructure Initiative study here: https://lnkd.in/etuvYDtN  #manufacturing #semiconductors #innovation #IfM #UKManufacturing #researchexcellence #technology #industrycollaboration Imoh Michael Ilevbare University of Cambridge Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy