USA Rare Earth Aims to Break China’s Grip
The company hopes to mine a ridge full of rare-earth elements near El Paso, Texas.
Nikakhtar predicts that the next targets are legacy chips and EV batteries.
The funding aims to reduce reliance on imported semiconductors.
SMIC’s recent production of 7-nm silicon crossed one red line set by the U.S. Experts see the Chinese firm soon crossing another.
These measures could bolster wide-spread collaboration in the industry.
China is potentially a risky part of the U.S. Replicator supply chain.
The partnership faces scrutiny from U.S. legislators.
The nation's PCB industry may very well be close to extinction, experts warn.
The partnership could mean less reliance on Asian suppliers.
The partnership will strengthen Intel’s appeal for CHIPS Act funds.
Amkor’s planned advanced packaging campus in Arizona will support TSMC’s nearby facility.
Analyst says the company faces a “major double whammy” if Gelsinger’s efforts do not succeed.
Huawei and companies that are part of its ecosystem face more U.S. sanctions.
Current export restrictions are losing their effectiveness.
DoD’s wartime readiness said to be challenged by several debilitating factors.
The U.S., the E.U. and Japan are looking to revamp the global chip supply chain.
Analysts say the program is walking through a political minefield.
The chips affected by the new controls include Nvidia’s A800 and H800 GPUs.
The industry's gap in workers is considered a major issue for future growth.
Top U.S. PCB execs joined EE Times in an exclusive roundtable discussion this month.
The new contract allows the DoD and its contractors use GF’s secure facilities in the U.S.
