Renesas Suspends Operations at Ibaraki Factory Following 7.3 Earthquake
Renesas has temporarily suspended production at one of its Japanese plants following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in its vicinity.
2021-02-15
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Renesas Electronics Acquires Apple Supplier, Dialog Semiconductor, for $5.9B
Renesas Electronics will acquire Dialog Semiconductor for $5.9 billion by the end of 2021. The merger substantially enhances its development capabilities.
2021-02-11
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Ford Temporarily Reduces F-150 Output Amid Worsening Global Semiconductor Shortage
Ford announced it will temporarily reduce production on its hugely popular F-150 series pickup trucks due to the global chip shortage.
2021-02-10
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China Forms Semiconductor Development Standards Committee
The Chinese government established a committee that includes Huawei, SMIC, and Alibaba, to develop new semiconductor development standards.
2021-02-04
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SL Power Electronics Makes Exceptional Mission-Critical Power Solutions
SL Power Electronics makes power conversion products that have the durability to support mission-critical electronic devices.
2021-02-04
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Intel Increases Investment in Vietnam by $475M for Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Plant
Intel invested $475 million into its IPV chip testing and assembly center in Vietnam. The move supports its long-term business strategy.
2021-02-03
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Renesas Increases Production to Help Alleviate Automotive Chip Crisis
Renesas is increasing its in-house automotive chip production due to the global vehicle component shortage. It is also increasing its prices.
2021-02-03
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Automotive Semiconductor Shortage to Continue Through the First Half of 2021
Market experts believe the global automotive semiconductor shortage will continue through the second half of 2021.
2021-01-21
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Electronic Components Industry Trends in 2021: Vehicle Cockpits
We continue our look at the driving factors in the electronic components industry for 2021. Next up: vehicle cockpits and infotainment systems.
2021-01-19
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Foxconn Wins Approval to Build New Manufacturing Plant in Vietnam
Foxconn, Apple’s top manufacturing partner, just won local government approval to build a $270 million factory in Vietnam.
2021-01-19
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