Semiconductor engineering editor Brian Bailey states that for chips, the success rate of first tape-outs is plummeting, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. In his view, as the success rates in the semiconductor industry decline, it may be time to reconsider our priorities. He cites statistics from the latest functional verification survey … Read more
This article is approximately 5,900 words long, recommended for saving and reading. Author | Beiwai Nanchang Produced by | Automotive Electronics and Software On April 11, 2025, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an official notice regarding the “Rules for the Determination of the Origin of Semiconductor Products,” clearly stating:The origin of integrated circuits will … Read more
According to search results, in addition to onsemi, CREE (Wolfspeed), Microchip, and Navitas Semiconductor, the following brands are involved in the production or foundry cooperation of silicon carbide (SiC) devices within the United States. X-FAB serves as a SiC foundry in the U.S., catering to clients in the automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. Although some … Read more
1. Reports indicate that Lenovo’s first self-developed 5nm chip has successfully taped out, aimed at tablet computers. 2. The smart car sector is accelerating the application of in-vehicle storage, with domestic EEPROMs entering the market. 3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to the U.S. plan to expand chip export restrictions to China. 4. The … Read more
Recently, the tariff war between the US and China has been intense, with both sides exchanging blows. Many people are likely more concerned about whether their stocks are crashing than the spectacle itself. I won’t delve into the timeline of the tariff war here; instead, I will focus on last Friday’s bombshell news—“the notice regarding … Read more
The China Semiconductor Industry Association has issued an “Emergency Notice on the Rules for the Recognition of the ‘Place of Origin’ of Semiconductor Products,” sparking widespread discussion. The notice states that according to the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs, the place of origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit … Read more
The success rate of first silicon for chips is sharply declining due to the increasing complexity of chip manufacturing, the need for more iterations as manufacturers shift from single-chip to multi-chip components, and the growing demand for customization, which extends the design and verification process. Details from a new functional verification survey highlight that developing … Read more
When designing electronic products, it is often necessary to evaluate hardware costs. What components make up hardware costs? They mainly consist of the prices of components, PCBs, and SMT, which together constitute the cost of PCBA. In other words, calculating hardware costs primarily involves calculating the cost of PCBA. Let’s learn about the methods for … Read more
Abstract With the rapid development of electronic products, the application fields of electronic devices are constantly expanding. From the past, where electromechanical products were limited to general industrial applications, to today, where electronic equipment is widely used in aerospace, navigation, military, and other fields. The broad application of electronic equipment means that higher requirements are … Read more
Based on years of experience in the maintenance and analysis of PCBA, we have categorized the maintenance methods into seven major types. Today, we will not conduct a detailed analysis of the PCBA circuit diagram, but rather provide a general overview of several methods we frequently use in repair analysis, as follows:1. Visual InspectionVisual inspection … Read more