A Guide to IC Design Flow
It can be said that Integrated Circuit (IC) design is empowering today’s digital age. From smartphones to sophisticated medical devices, ICs are omnipresent, driving innovation and powering our interconnected world. However, behind every revolutionary piece of technology lies an intricate design process, or called the IC design flow. Let’s delve into figuring out the ic […]
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Essential Skills to Pursue A Career in the Semiconductor Industry
The global semiconductor industry is entering the recovery phase post-crisis, and Vietnam has been considered a crucial member, especially amidst the escalating tensions between the US and China. In other words, the domestic semiconductor market is entering a new growth cycle with vast employment opportunities. So, what skills do Vietnamese students need to acquire to […]
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Internal Strength – Effort: 2 Factors Contribute to the Attractive Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry
Vietnam, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and bustling economic growth, is now stepping into the spotlight for another reason – the remarkable potential of its semiconductor industry. As global demand for advanced technology continues to grow, Vietnam is seen as a promising region to become the new foundry of the world. Yet, […]
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A guide to semiconductor industry & Future paths for Vietnamese students
Vietnam and the United States shared the same view on Vietnam’s potential to become a key player in the global semiconductor industry in a meeting on the Strategic Partnership in late September 2023. In addition, both highlight their support in the rapid development of the semiconductor ecosystem in Vietnam. In reality, semiconductor materials are the […]
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Overview Of The Semiconductor Raw Materials Industry
Semiconductor industry is considered as the ‘heart’ of electronic devices, where Microchip Design plays the role of creating the ‘soul’ of the chip. However, few pay attention to the semiconductor raw materials, shaping the form of semiconductor chips. By utilizing materials such as silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), gallium arsenide (GaAs), phosphorus (P), boron, gallium, etc., […]
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How is the Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem taking shape?
It is undeniable that the global semiconductor industry is witnessing two key innovation “races”. First is the race to shrink chip sizes and enhance processing capabilities down to 9nm, 7nm, 5nm, and even 3nm and 2nm. Second is the race to build silicon valleys with robust semiconductor ecosystems, driving the internal power of the end-to-end […]
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Why Key Players Choose Arizona’s Arid Landscape for Semiconductor Plants’ Construction
In the dynamic sector of semiconductor manufacturing, the choice of location for constructing semiconductor plants plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, productivity, and long-term success. Although the chip producing process requires a huge amount of water, surprisingly, some of the largest semiconductor “giants” opt for Arizona, known for its arid climate, to establish their […]
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A Guidance to Silicon Wafer Manufacturing Process
A wafer, or silicon semiconductor wafer, is a crucial physical component in the semiconductor chip production process. It serves as a container for “depicting” the elements that constitute the final chips. Wafer manufacturing, also known as wafer processing, is the very first step in the semiconductor chip production process. In this article, let’s figure out […]
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The US and allies tightened the embargo, China imported “massive” amount of Netherlands’ chip manufacturing equipment
As the U.S. and its allies implement policies restricting semiconductor exports to China, China has swiftly increased its imports of chip manufacturing equipment over the past year, doubling its imports of lithography equipment from the Netherlands. Specifically, within 5 years, China imported more than 400 lithography machines from this country. According to data from the […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)
The semiconductor community sometimes analogizes PMIC as much like the “heart” in the human body, “pumping” blood to organs, to keep them working in function
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