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Wed, May 15

21:11Impact score 8
Canada’s NSERC awards grants worth $1.1m to research gallium extraction
Canada's NSERC has awarded $1.1 million in grants to two university research projects focused on improving gallium extraction efficiency and recovering critical minerals from mining waste. Gallium is a critical material used in compound semiconductors for RF and power applications. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D initiative with no immediate impact on gallium supply, prices, or trading dynamics.
GalliumSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, May 14

17:59Impact score 10
EPIR orders second Riber MBE 32 MCT research system
EPIR Inc. has ordered a second MBE 32 MCT research system from Riber S.A., scheduled for delivery in 2025, to strengthen its advanced materials development capacity. This follows the delivery of the first system just two months prior, indicating continued investment in specialized R&D infrastructure. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D equipment order with no immediate, direct impact on commercial semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing.
MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) SensorsRiber S.A., EPIR IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, May 2

23:12Impact score 8
University of Arkansas tops out of Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility
The University of Arkansas has topped out its Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, marking a construction milestone for a project aimed at advancing SiC chip technology. The facility is designed to support research and pilot-scale production, potentially contributing to the broader SiC ecosystem's development. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on commercial supply, pricing, or trading dynamics for SiC components.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) SubstratesSiC Power DevicesSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, May 1

19:19Impact score 10
SUNY Poly receives extra $4m for Semiconductor Processing to Packaging Research, Education, and Training Center
SUNY Poly received a $4M grant, part of a $26.5M total investment, to establish a Semiconductor Processing to Packaging Research, Education, and Training Center in New York. The funding supports workforce development and R&D infrastructure, not commercial production capacity. Neutral: This is a long-term educational initiative with no direct or immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
PackagingSemiconductor ManufacturingSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Apr 24

16:33Impact score 8
Rio Tinto awards Missouri S&T $875,000 to research recovering gallium and germanium from copper refining waste
Rio Tinto has awarded Missouri S&T $875,000 for a two-year research project focused on recovering gallium and germanium from copper refining waste streams. This initiative aims to develop new techniques to extract these critical minerals from existing industrial by-products. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D project with no immediate impact on supply, pricing, or trading dynamics for gallium and germanium.
GalliumGermaniumRio TintoSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, Apr 23

21:49Impact score 8
UK’s CSA Catapult and Sarawak’s SMD sign MoU
The UK's CSA Catapult and Malaysia's SMD Semiconductor have signed an MoU to collaborate on the design and prototyping of next-generation semiconductor chips for automotive and space applications. This is a non-binding R&D agreement focused on future technology development. Neutral: This is a long-term research initiative with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
Compound SemiconductorsSMD Semiconductor Sdn BhdSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Mon, Apr 22

17:40Impact score 10
ZSW and First Solar partner on thin-film PV research
First Solar has entered a strategic research partnership with Germany's ZSW to advance thin-film PV technology, focusing on performance and all-thin-film tandem technologies at gigawatt scale. This is a long-term R&D initiative aimed at future technology development. Neutral: This is a forward-looking research collaboration with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or production capacity relevant to semiconductor traders.
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)Thin-Film Photovoltaic (PV) ModulesFirst Solar IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Apr 4

20:18Impact score 10
Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance launched by Penn State University
Penn State University launched the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA), a coalition focused on establishing a U.S. hub for SiC crystal R&D and workforce training. This initiative is backed by industry and government support, aiming to bolster domestic SiC technology capabilities. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D and talent development effort with no immediate impact on SiC wafer supply, pricing, or trading dynamics.
SiC WafersSiC SubstratesSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Mar 28

00:30Impact score 15
Silicon carbide substrate costs falling as larger diameters adopted
TrendForce reports that silicon carbide (SiC) substrate costs are declining due to the industry-wide adoption of larger 8-inch wafers, which improves yield and reduces production costs. This cost reduction is driven by strong market demand pressuring manufacturers to lower final product prices for end consumers. Bearish: This trend points to a likely decrease in the price of SiC components, potentially easing supply constraints and putting downward pressure on related spot market prices.
SiC SubstratesSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Thu, Mar 21

17:59Impact score 10
Silicon carbide power device market to grow to $5.33bn in 2026
TrendForce forecasts the silicon carbide power device market will grow to $5.33 billion by 2026, driven primarily by sustained demand from electric vehicles and renewable energy applications. This is a long-term market size projection based on application trends. Neutral: The forecast provides background on demand drivers but contains no specific data on immediate supply constraints, price changes, or production actions.
SiC MOSFETSiC Power DeviceSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Wed, Mar 20

22:28Impact score 10
Riber wins US order for Compact 21 research MBE system
Riber S.A. received a US order for a Compact 21 research MBE system, scheduled for delivery in 2024. The system will be used for developing III-V materials for microelectronics and photonics applications. Neutral: This is a standard, low-volume equipment sale for R&D with no immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
III-V Semiconductor MaterialsMBE SystemsRiber S.A.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Sat, Mar 16

01:14Impact score 10
UK becomes participating state in EU’s Chips Joint Undertaking, accessing €1.3bn Horizon Europe collaborative research funding
The UK has joined the EU's Chips Joint Undertaking as a participating state, gaining access to €1.3 billion in Horizon Europe research funding for semiconductor technologies through 2027. This move re-integrates UK researchers into a key EU collaborative R&D framework following Brexit. Neutral: This is a long-term research funding announcement with no direct, immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Semiconductor TodayPolicy/Regulation

Wed, Mar 13

04:55Impact score 12
MICLEDI raises Series A funding to expand team, design and build active backplane ASIC, and create micro-LED display module for AR glasses
MICLEDI Microdisplays secured a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to nearly $30 million. The fabless firm, a spin-off from IMEC, will use the capital to expand its team and develop an active backplane ASIC and micro-LED display modules for AR glasses. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone for a niche display technology with no immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Micro-LEDMICLEDI Microdisplays B.V.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Mar 11

21:57Impact score 12
Quarterly smartphone production jumps 12.1% in Q4/2023
Global smartphone production surged 12.1% quarter-over-quarter to 337 million units in Q4 2023, ending an eight-quarter decline, though annual 2023 production still fell 2.1% to 1.166 billion units. The rebound was driven by year-end strategic pushes by brands to capture market share. Neutral: This indicates a potential stabilization in end-demand for smartphone components but lacks specific data on component-level inventory or pricing to drive a clear trading signal.
Smartphone AP/SoCMobile DRAMMobile NAND FlashQualcomm, MediaTek and 6 totalSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Tue, Mar 5

22:08Impact score 8
New Asian customer orders automated Riber MBE 412 system
Riber S.A. received a multi-million Euro order from a new Asian customer for an automated MBE 412 system to enhance nitride research capabilities. This is a single equipment sale to a research-focused customer, not a high-volume production tool order. Neutral: This transaction has no immediate, direct impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components.
MBE SystemsSemiconductor Manufacturing EquipmentRiber S.A.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Mar 4

22:13Impact score 15
LED lighting industry to see 5.8 billion units of secondary replacement demand for LED lamps and luminaires in 2024
TrendForce forecasts a secondary replacement wave of 5.8 billion LED lamps and luminaires in 2024, boosting total LED lighting demand to 13.4 billion units. This surge is driven by the end-of-life of LED products installed during the initial market penetration phase over a decade ago. Neutral: This is a long-term, aggregate market demand projection with no immediate, specific impact on component pricing or supply for traders.
LED ChipsLED DriversLED LampsSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Thu, Feb 8

17:39Impact score 10
UK’s £11m REWIRE Innovation and Knowledge Centre to develop wide/ultrawide-bandgap high-voltage power electronics
A UK consortium led by the University of Bristol has secured £11 million in government funding to establish the REWIRE Innovation and Knowledge Centre, focusing on wide and ultra-wide bandgap power electronics. The initiative involves major industry partners including Bosch, Siemens, ST Microelectronics, and Cambridge GaN Devices. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D project with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or production capacity.
Wide-Bandgap SemiconductorsUltra-Wide-Bandgap SemiconductorsHigh-Voltage Power ElectronicsCambridge GaN Devices (CGD), ST Microelectronics and 3 totalSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Feb 2

19:13Impact score 8
University of Arkansas professor receives $300,000 NSF grant to research gallium oxide-based EV traction inverters
The NSF awarded a $300,000 grant to a University of Arkansas professor to research gallium oxide-based power modules for EV traction inverters. The project aims to improve power density and high-temperature operation for electric vehicles. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on trading or supply chains.
Gallium Oxide (Ga2O3) Power SemiconductorsSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Jan 31

23:30Impact score 12
MICLEDI demos device-ready micro-LEDs with micro-lenses at SPIE AR-VR-MR
MICLEDI showcased its red, green, and blue micro-LEDs with integrated micro-lenses at SPIE AR-VR-MR 2024. The company, a fabless developer spun off from IMEC, is targeting integration into AR glasses modules. This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or production.
micro-LEDMICLEDI Microdisplays B.V.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Jan 22

18:10Impact score 8
VCSELence Torino inaugurated as VCSEL center of excellence in Italy
VCSELence Torino was inaugurated as a VCSEL center of excellence in Italy, focusing on research for high-speed optical data transmission and sensing. The center aims to push VCSEL application limits through modeling and in-house experiments. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D initiative with no immediate impact on VCSEL supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
VCSELSemiconductor TodayTechnical

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