Semiconductor startup Ayar Labs secures $155M funding at $1B valuation, led by Advent and Lightspeed, with support from AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel, to scale its optical I/O technology for AI infrastructure and high-volume manufacturing.
GlobalLogic partners with Nokia to accelerate 5G/4G adoption through Nokia’s Network as Code platform. The collaboration targets innovation in automotive, industrial, and financial sectors, enhancing efficiency, safety, sustainability, and enabling advanced applications like predictive maintenance.
Cadence Design Systems appoints Moshe Gavrielov to its board, effective January 1, 2025. With leadership roles at Xilinx, NXP, and TSMC, Gavrielov’s expertise will enhance Cadence’s strategic growth and innovation in the AI era.
Diodes Incorporated introduces the AL5887Q, a 36-channel automotive-compliant linear LED driver, supporting RGB configurations, advanced lighting designs, and energy efficiency. Features include I²C/SPI control, fault protection, and deep PWM dimming capabilities.
DNP has achieved fine pattern resolution for beyond 2nm generation EUV lithography photomasks, advancing semiconductor manufacturing with High-NA compatibility. Mass production for 2nm logic semiconductors is set for FY 2027, aiming towards 1nm generation.
Netrasemi, a Kerala-based semiconductor startup, raised ₹10 crore in Pre-Series A funding to develop Edge AI chips for IoT devices, targeting applications in surveillance, robotics, smart infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles with high-performance, power-efficient SoCs.
Global EV traction inverter shipments rose 7% QoQ in 3Q24 to 6.87 million units, driven by China’s 65% share. BYD surpassed Denso as market leader, highlighting growing Chinese dominance amid Europe's ongoing supply chain reforms.
AI and data analytics are revolutionizing public sector fleet safety by integrating real-time tracking, geofencing, and driver behavior analysis. These technologies enhance decision-making, reduce risks, optimize logistics, and forecast maintenance, ensuring efficient, accountable public service operations.
Lattice Semiconductor has been named the 'Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company' at the 2024 GSA Awards, highlighting its commitment to innovation and industry excellence. CEO Ford Tamer credited the team, customers, and partners for this achievement.
Unbox Robotics raises $7M in Series A funding led by 3one4 Capital. The funds will support global expansion, R&D, and team growth, revolutionizing supply chain robotics for e-commerce and logistics enterprises worldwide.
EAM S Jaishankar underscores the strategic importance of India-Japan semiconductor collaboration, highlighting partnerships with Taiwan, industry-level initiatives, and education reforms as pivotal steps toward transforming global geopolitical equations and strengthening bilateral ties
Cirrus Logic's CS2500 series revolutionizes audio timing for automotive and professional markets. Featuring low-jitter clocks, seamless compatibility, and advanced synchronization, these devices enable superior audio performance with effortless integration into existing systems.
