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Fri, Aug 19

17:44Impact score 25
Shanghai-based Eta moving HQ to Tongling in September
Eta Research is relocating its headquarters from Shanghai to Tongling, Anhui Province, with the move scheduled for September following the construction of a new factory that began in 2017. The relocation represents a long-term operational shift for the company but lacks immediate details on production capacity, product lines, or a timeline for any output changes.
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Eta ResearchSemiconductor TodayCapacity Change

Wed, Aug 17

16:46Impact score 10
QustomDot and MICLEDI to co-develop polychromatic micro-LEDs via color conversion
QustomDot and MICLEDI Microdisplays have initiated a joint development program to demonstrate full-color micro-LED integration using quantum dot color conversion layers. The collaboration targets the development of polychromatic pixel arrays for augmented reality (AR) glasses. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
Micro-LEDQuantum DotsQustomDot, MICLEDI Microdisplays B.V.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Aug 11

15:24Impact score 8
Penn State orders another Veeco GENxplor R&D MBE system for opto materials research
Veeco Instruments has received an order from Penn State University for a GENxplor R&D MBE system to grow III-V materials for lasers and infrared meta-materials. This is a single-unit sale for academic research purposes, not a commercial production tool order. Neutral: This R&D equipment sale has no immediate impact on commercial semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing.
III-V Compound SemiconductorsVeeco Instruments IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Aug 10

16:48Impact score 10
Micro-LED transparent AR smart glasses chip market to grow to $38.3m by 2026
TrendForce forecasts the Micro-LED transparent AR smart glasses chip market will grow to $38.3 million by 2026, citing its superior brightness and contrast over micro-OLED for outdoor use. This is a long-term market size projection from a research report. Neutral: This is a forward-looking market analysis with no immediate, actionable data on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Micro-LED Micro-displaysMicro-LED Light EnginesSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Fri, Jul 29

15:38Impact score 8
Navitas COO/CTO presenting tutorial at PowerAmerica 2022
Navitas Semiconductor's COO/CTO Dan Kinzer is presenting a 75-minute technical tutorial on GaN power integration at the PowerAmerica 2022 workshop. The event is part of a public-private research initiative focused on accelerating the adoption of wide bandgap semiconductors. Neutral: This is a standard industry presentation on technology trends with no immediate, specific impact on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
GaN Power ICsNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jul 28

19:58Impact score 10
Finwave raises $12.2m in Series A round to bring 3DGaN to volume production
Finwave Semiconductor raised $12.2M in Series A funding, supplemented by a $4.3M ARPA-E grant, to scale its 3DGaN technology for volume production. The funds will be used for team expansion, product development, and lab facilities. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on GaN component supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
GaN Power DevicesFinwave Semiconductor IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jul 21

19:34Impact score 10
LPE and A*STAR’s IME to develop high-quality 200mm SiC and specialty epitaxy processes
LPE SpA and A*STAR's IME have announced a research collaboration to develop high-quality 200mm silicon carbide (SiC) and specialty epitaxy processes. The focus is on improving growth rates and uniformity through experimental and simulation studies. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D project with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for existing SiC components.
SiC Epitaxial WafersLPE SpASemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Jul 20

20:45Impact score 10
UIUC demos cubic GaN on large-area U-grooved silicon (100) dies
UIUC demonstrated cubic GaN on large-area U-grooved silicon (100) dies. This research explores alternative crystal phases for GaN to improve performance. The impact on current trading is neutral as this is a long-term R&D milestone.
Gallium Nitride (GaN)UIUCSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jul 14

18:42Impact score 15
Automotive SiC power component market to grow to $1bn in 2022 then $3.94bn by 2026
TrendForce forecasts the automotive SiC power component market to grow from $1.07bn in 2022 to $3.94bn by 2026, driven by major automakers adopting the technology for EV power systems. This represents a significant long-term demand trend for SiC components. Neutral: This is a long-term forecast without immediate supply/demand imbalance data to trigger a near-term price signal.
SiC MOSFETSiC Power ModuleSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Wed, Jul 13

18:39Impact score 10
ACM introduces post-CMP cleaning tool for silicon and SiC substrate manufacturing
ACM Research has launched a new post-CMP cleaning tool for silicon and SiC substrate manufacturing. The tool aims to improve yield and throughput in advanced substrate processing. Neutral: This is a background technical development with no immediate, direct impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
SiC SubstratesACM Research IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Jul 8

15:54Impact score 5
Thin-film metrology system maker k-Space celebrates 30th anniversary
Thin-film metrology equipment manufacturer k-Space Associates celebrated its 30th anniversary. The company produces instrumentation used in semiconductor, solar, and optoelectronic device manufacturing. Neutral: This is a corporate milestone with no direct impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
Thin-Film Metrology Systemsk-Space Associates IncSemiconductor Today

Tue, Jul 5

16:52Impact score 8
UKRI awards National Epitaxy Facility £12m to support UK semiconductor R&D
UKRI has awarded £12 million in funding to the UK's National Epitaxy Facility, a research collaboration between the Universities of Sheffield, Cambridge, and UCL. The funding is part of the UK's long-term strategy to build scientific capability in semiconductor technologies, particularly compound semiconductors. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D investment with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Jul 1

20:41Impact score 8
Fraunhofer IAF inaugurates new MOCVD and laboratory research buildings
Fraunhofer IAF inaugurated new MOCVD and laboratory buildings, expanding its R&D infrastructure for compound semiconductor technologies like GaN-on-SiC. This investment supports long-term research into next-generation power electronics and RF components. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D facility expansion with no immediate impact on commercial supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
GaN-on-SiCGaN-on-SiDiamond SubstratesFraunhofer IAFSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Jun 29

19:33Impact score 10
Micro-LED AR smart glass display chip market to jump from $5m in 2025 to $41m in 2026
TrendForce forecasts the Micro-LED AR smart glass display chip market will grow from $5 million in 2025 to $41 million in 2026, representing a significant year-on-year increase. The report positions micro-LED micro-displays as the next high-end product following large-scale display development. Neutral: This is a long-term market projection for a nascent, specialized component with no immediate, actionable impact on current trading or supply chains.
Micro-LED Micro-displaysSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis
17:41Impact score 8
Intel Labs demos eight-wavelength laser array on silicon wafer with matched power and uniform spacing
Intel Labs demonstrated an eight-wavelength DFB laser array fully integrated on silicon, achieving output power uniformity of ±0.25dB and wavelength spacing uniformity of ±6.5%. This represents a research milestone in silicon photonics, a technology aimed at improving data center and AI chip interconnect efficiency. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D development with no immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
硅光芯片激光器IntelSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Jun 27

17:12Impact score 8
Riber receives order for multi-4” GSMBE 49 production system
Riber S.A. has received an order for a multi-4-inch wafer GSMBE 49 production system, scheduled for delivery to Asia in 2023. This is a routine equipment sale for molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems used in compound semiconductor research and production. Neutral: This single tool order has no immediate, measurable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
MBE SystemsSemiconductor Capital EquipmentRiber S.A.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jun 16

16:25Impact score 12
Qorvo awarded Department of Defense advanced RF GaN program
Qorvo has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense for the 'STARRY NITE' program focused on advancing domestic Radio Frequency Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. This is part of the DoD's microelectronics roadmap to bolster domestic SOTA capabilities. Neutral: This R&D contract is a long-term technology development milestone with no immediate impact on commercial GaN supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
RF GaNQorvo IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Jun 13

21:35Impact score 10
Power GaN device market growing at 59% CAGR to $2bn in 2027
Yole Développement forecasts the power GaN device market to grow at a 59% CAGR, reaching $2 billion by 2027 from a $126 million base in 2021. This projection is based on their annual market analysis report. Neutral: This is a long-term market size forecast with no specific, immediate trading catalysts for existing component supply, pricing, or inventory.
Power GaNSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

Thu, Jun 9

02:17Impact score 8
Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute selects Veeco’s Propel MOCVD system
Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) has selected Veeco's Propel MOCVD system for GaN-based power and RF device development. This is an R&D equipment procurement for a research institute, not a commercial fab. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
GaN-based Power DevicesGaN-based RF DevicesVeeco Instruments IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jun 2

22:15Impact score 35
Smartphone production volume falls 12.8% to 310 million in Q1 due to amplified off-season effect
Global smartphone production fell to 310 million units in Q1 2022, a 12.8% QoQ and 10.1% YoY decline, according to TrendForce. The drop was amplified by traditional seasonality and a strategic shift by brands following Huawei's market exit. Bearish: This signals weaker-than-expected end-demand for key smartphone semiconductors, potentially leading to inventory corrections and pricing pressure across the supply chain.
APCISPMICQualcomm, MediaTek and 7 totalSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis

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