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Moore’s Law Goes Vertical: Stacked Silicon Chips Boost Compute Density
technology1 month ago

Moore’s Law Goes Vertical: Stacked Silicon Chips Boost Compute Density

University of Illinois researchers demonstrate monolithic 3D silicon by stacking ultrathin silicon membranes to build a three-layer stack with 625 transistors per layer and high yields (98–100%), using low-temperature transfer and junctionless devices to stay within a ~400 C thermal budget. The approach, enabled by roll-laminated ~10 nm membranes, promises tighter interlayer connections and faster 3D SRAM/logic, with a clear path toward industrial manufacturing for commercial foundries like IBM, Intel, and TSMC.

via TechSpot|
#junctionless-transistors#monolithic-3d-integration#semiconductor-manufacturing
Vertical silicon stack unlocks denser, cooler chips
technology1 month ago

Vertical silicon stack unlocks denser, cooler chips

A University of Illinois team demonstrated monolithic 3D integration by stacking ultrathin silicon nanomembranes (about 10 nm thick) on top of existing circuits at temperatures below 200°C, achieving 98–100% device yields across three stacked layers of 625 transistors each. Using junctionless transistors and dense vertical interconnects, they built multi-layer logic and SRAM with strong performance and low thermal budget, showing a scalable path toward commercial 3D silicon chips that could extend Moore’s Law. The work, published in Nature, is positioned for industrial transfer with partners including IBM, Intel, and TSMC.

via ScienceDaily|
#monolithic-3d-integration#moores-law#semiconductor-manufacturing
Lucid Slashes 2026 Outlook With $1B Q1 Loss Amid Rivian R2 Buzz and Terafab Chip Plans
business2 months ago

Lucid Slashes 2026 Outlook With $1B Q1 Loss Amid Rivian R2 Buzz and Terafab Chip Plans

Lucid reported a $1 billion net loss in Q1 2026 and scrapped its 2026 production guidance after producing 5,500 vehicles and delivering 3,093; revenue rose 20% to $282 million but lagged estimates, with the company aiming for 25,000–27,000 annual production by 2027 aided by a new Saudi factory for Cosmos. Rivian’s R2 remains highly anticipated with multiple variants and a Georgia plant to expand output. SpaceX and Tesla unveiled plans for a Texas Terafab semiconductor facility with an initial $55 billion investment (potentially up to $119 billion) to secure domestic chip supply. Tesla also recalled 218,868 vehicles for a backup-camera delay fixable via OTA, as the broader EV market navigates demand and policy headwinds.

via Jalopnik|
#business#electric-vehicles#lucid-motors
business1 year ago

Micron Commits $200 Billion to U.S. Semiconductor Expansion

Micron and the Trump Administration announced a $200 billion plan to expand U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and R&D, including building new fabs in Idaho and New York, modernizing Virginia facilities, and advancing high bandwidth memory capabilities to meet AI-driven demand, creating approximately 90,000 jobs and reinforcing America's leadership in memory technology.

via Micron|
#ai#business#dram
Micron Secures Billions in Federal Funding for Major Chip Plant Expansions
business1 year ago

Micron Secures Billions in Federal Funding for Major Chip Plant Expansions

Micron Technology has secured $4.6 billion in federal grants to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Clay, New York. The project involves significant environmental changes, including the destruction of over 200 acres of wetlands and filling in more than a mile of stream banks. Before construction begins in November 2025, Micron must obtain numerous permits and approvals from local and federal agencies.

via syracuse.com|
#business#clay-project#environmental-impact
Micron Secures $6.1 Billion Federal Funding for Chip Facilities
business1 year ago

Micron Secures $6.1 Billion Federal Funding for Chip Facilities

Micron has secured up to $6.1 billion in federal funding through the CHIPS & Science Law to build a complex of memory chip plants in Central New York, marking one of the largest federal investments in the region's history. The project, which aims to create thousands of jobs, is set to begin groundbreaking in November 2025. This funding is part of a broader initiative to bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, with additional agreements in place for expansions in Idaho and Virginia. The investment underscores Central New York's growing role in the semiconductor industry.

via CNYcentral.com|
#business#central-new-york#chips-act
Micron Secures Over $6 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding for US Expansion
business1 year ago

Micron Secures Over $6 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding for US Expansion

The US Commerce Department has awarded Micron Technology up to $6.165 billion in funding from the CHIPS Act to support semiconductor manufacturing projects in the US, including facilities in Idaho and Syracuse, New York, expected to create around 20,000 jobs. Additionally, a non-binding agreement proposes $275 million for expanding Micron's Virginia facility. This funding is part of Micron's commitment to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade.

via The Verge|
#business#chips-act#job-creation
Intel Secures $7.9B CHIPS Act Grant Amid Funding Adjustments
technology1 year ago

Intel Secures $7.9B CHIPS Act Grant Amid Funding Adjustments

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Intel $7.865 billion under the CHIPS and Science Act to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon. This funding supports Intel's transition to a foundry model and its $100 billion domestic investment plan, despite recent financial challenges and workforce reductions. The initiative aligns with the Biden Administration's goal to reduce reliance on foreign chip production and strengthen U.S. economic and national security.

via TechCrunch|
#biden-administration#chips-act#domestic-production
U.S. Secures $6.6B TSMC Deal to Boost Semiconductor Leadership
business1 year ago

U.S. Secures $6.6B TSMC Deal to Boost Semiconductor Leadership

The Biden administration has secured a $6.6 billion grant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s Arizona subsidiary to build three chip factories in Phoenix, with the first opening next year. This investment, part of the 2022 Chips and Science Act, aims to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, create jobs, and enhance national security. TSMC will also receive $5 billion in low-cost loans, while the grant is expected to trigger $65 billion in private investment. The initiative faces potential challenges under the incoming Trump administration, which has criticized chip subsidies.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-administration#business#chips-and-science-act