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Silicon Labs just announced the FG23L, the latest addition to our Series 2 portfolio. Dev kits are available now and full GA is set for September 30. FG23L brings long-range sub-GHz connectivity, ultra-low power, and built-in security at a fraction of the cost of comparable solutions. It’s designed for applications like industrial sensors, smart cities, and building automation where range, efficiency, and cost all matter.

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🚀 Socionext Breaks New Ground with 3DIC & 5.5D Packaging Socionext has officially taped out a next-gen SoC using TSMC’s SoIC-X 3D stacking—combining N3 compute and N5 I/O dies in a face-to-face (F2F) configuration. This milestone slashes latency, boosts bandwidth, and cuts power consumption, redefining what's possible in consumer, AI, and HPC applications. With support for chiplets, 2.5D, 3D, and now 5.5D packaging, Socionext is leading the charge in heterogeneous integration—bringing together multiple tech nodes and functions in a single, high-density package. 🔧 Vertical stacking. ⚡ Lower power. 📦 Smaller footprint. 💡 Limitless potential. #Semiconductors #3DIC #SoC #Innovation #Socionext #TSMC #AI #HPC #ChipDesign #TechLeadership #Hiring #Semiconductorhiring #ASIC #Marketing #TPM #Technicalprogrammanager(s) #SFBAYAREAJobs

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“In recruitment, speed without clarity is wasted effort.” In semiconductor hiring, profile count is irrelevant. What truly matters is quality of profiles—engineers who match the exact node, tools, and responsibilities required. I’ve seen this consistently: the fastest closures don’t come from pushing hundreds of resumes. They come from well-defined requirements and technical alignment at the start. When clarity is in place, everything flows naturally—candidates feel respected, managers see precision, and recruiters earn trust as true partners. This isn’t a new lesson—it’s a principle I’ve carried throughout my career, and it has shaped how I lead teams and mandates globally. #Leadership #TalentAcquisition #Semiconductors #VLSI #RecruitmentExcellence #FutureOfWork

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If you ask me, the biggest challenge in semiconductor hiring isn’t finding smart people. It’s knowing how there skills fit into the sequence of design, verification, and tape-out. And understanding where their skills have the biggest impact. Through many conversations with semiconductor engineers, design experts, and hiring managers, I’ve come to appreciate over time just how complex the world of chip design really is. Turning an abstract idea into a working microchip takes far more than technical skills. It’s a team effort. Involving planning, coordination, and collaboration across multiple disciplines. From a hiring and workforce planning perspective, I’ve realised how important it is to actually understand the chip design flow. For me it’s the foundation for recognising the specific skills, mindsets, and teamwork needed to bring a chip to life. I’m not a technical expert myself, so in my latest article, I’ve tried to break down the design flow in a simple and practical way. Specifically focusing on how it works in real life, and why it matters when building teams. https://lnkd.in/dK_Uid8C ..

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AI at the edge isn’t a question of if, it’s when and how. At CES 2026, Silicon Labs highlighted secure, scalable, and energy-efficient platforms designed to support intelligence closer to where data is generated. The discussion spanned applications from smart metering and electronic shelf labels to wearable health devices, while acknowledging both the opportunity and the challenges ahead.

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Silicon Labs just announced the FG23L, the latest addition to our Series 2 portfolio. Dev kits are available now and full GA is set for September 30. FG23L brings long-range sub-GHz connectivity, ultra-low power, and built-in security at a fraction of the cost of comparable solutions. It’s designed for applications like industrial sensors, smart cities, and building automation where range, efficiency, and cost all matter.

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Building the future of semiconductor innovation starts with investing in talent. Through GF’s new research collaboration with MIT, we’re not only advancing essential chip technologies but also helping to shape the next generation of engineers and researchers. Partnerships like this ensure tomorrow's workforce will have the skills and experience to drive progress in AI, microelectronics, and beyond. https://lnkd.in/e6ZDSxQY

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𝗧𝗼 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 ➖ "𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗪𝗮𝗿" 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 I just finished Chris Miller’s Chip War, and it hit differently when you’ve spent years chasing timing closure, debugging DRCs, or optimizing for PPA. We often see our work as purely technical, but this book reframes it entirely. It reminds us that we’re not just designing circuits; we’re building the foundation of global power. 🌍 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 In a world increasingly reliant on technology, the importance of semiconductors cannot be overstated. Every smartphone, car, satellite, and defense system depends on these tiny pieces of silicon the invisible engines driving our digital age. After diving deep into Chris Miller's "Chip War," I've come to realize: whoever controls chip manufacturing controls the future. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗢𝗳 Two companies. Two countries (Netherlands & Taiwan). One irreplaceable partnership. Without ASML's $350 million EUV lithography machines the most complex devices ever built advanced chips simply cannot exist. Only one company manufactures them. Without TSMC's manufacturing mastery, those machines are useless. Only one company can turn silicon into 3nm miracles at scale. Here's the reality: Every AI breakthrough, every smartphone, every advanced weapon system passes through these two companies. Not Google. Not Apple. Not even America or China can bypass them. 90%+ of the world’s advanced logic chips (<7nm) come from a single company on a single island. the quiet powerhouse that fabricates world’s most advanced chips. Whether your design’s at 5nm, 3nm, or the upcoming 2nm GAA odds are, it’s going to TSMC. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 India’s story feels different this time: 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Micron ATMP, Tower partnership, Tata proposals) 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 is already World Class 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 is deep we just need manufacturing scale This could redefine local tape outs, reduce timezone bottlenecks, and open global opportunities from Indian soil. India's immediate success is not about competing with TSMC at the 2nm edge. It is about establishing resilient domestic capacity in crucial mature and specialty nodes for automotive, power, communications and industry automation. which currently accounts for the bulk of India’s import demand while simultaneously investing heavily in the R&D and talent needed to close the advanced node gap over the next decade. 💭 I’d like to hear your thoughts. #ChipWar #SemiconductorIndustry #VLSI #TechGeopolitics #SemiconIndia #SiliconPower #ChipDesign #FutureOfTech

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Silicon Labs just introduced Simplicity SDK for Zephyr RTOS, a fully supported Zephyr-based SDK designed for our low-power wireless platforms.    This gives developers the flexibility of Zephyr with the quality, validation, and long-term support required for production applications.    ➡️ Full details in the blog:

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Exciting News in the Data Center & AI Space! 🚀 Sanmina has just announced a massive move to acquire the data center infrastructure manufacturing business of ZT Systems from AMD for up to $3 Billion! 🤯 This is a game-changer for both companies and the broader tech landscape. What this means: 🔷 Sanmina is set to significantly expand its footprint in the booming cloud and AI infrastructure market, aiming to double its revenue within three years! 📈 Their U.S. presence will also be bolstered with ZT Systems' manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Texas. 🔷AMD will retain ZT Systems’ AI systems design business and partner with Sanmina as a preferred manufacturing partner. This divestiture is all about AMD sharpening its focus on AI system design and accelerating time-to-market for its cloud solutions. 💡 🔷Sanmina's CEO highlighted ZT Systems' expertise in liquid cooling, high-quality manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure – perfect complements to Sanmina's global operations. Expect even more innovation in the data center sector! 🛜 This acquisition underscores the incredible demand and strategic importance of robust data center infrastructure and AI capabilities. It's fascinating to watch how quickly this sector is evolving! What are your thoughts on this deal❓ Share in the comments below! 👇 #Sanmina #AMD #ZTSystems #DataCenter #AI #CloudComputing #Manufacturing #TechNews #Acquisition

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Intel’s newly appointed CEO, Lip-Bu Tan isn’t wasting time. In his open letter to investors - prefacing our 2024 Annual Report - he offers a clear, no-nonsense take on where Intel stands and where it’s headed, including a key priority: building a world-class foundry business. A good, quick read for anyone following the tech industry. #IAmIntel #Semiconductors #Leadership #TechStrategy https://lnkd.in/g-vh8BnV

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Today's announcement is another exciting move to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing and strengthen America’s technology leadership. Micron’s plan to invest approximately $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D in Idaho, New York and Virginia, will create an estimated 90,000 direct and indirect jobs across the semiconductor ecosystem. From engineering to technician to business roles, these are rewarding careers that will drive a new era of innovation. To foster this remarkable growth, Micron has committed over $325 million to cultivate the next-generation workforce and strengthen communities across Idaho, New York and Virginia. This investment includes semiconductor curriculum development in partnership with local community colleges and universities, apprenticeships, veteran transition and other programs designed to broaden access to semiconductor careers. These ongoing efforts will be critical to building a robust talent pipeline to support Micron’s ambitious domestic manufacturing expansion plans. I am excited for Micron's future and for the workforce opportunities this growth creates. https://lnkd.in/euDBww3Z #Micron #Semiconductors #USManufacturing #Innovation #AI #HBM #TechnologyLeadership #MicronInvests 

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It's an exciting time at Texas Instruments as we announce an award agreement of up to $1.6B in direct funding through CHIPS for America, which will support three new fabs under construction in Sherman, Texas, and Lehi, Utah. https://lnkd.in/gYTcf_FF ​

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It's an exciting time at Texas Instruments as we announce an award agreement of up to $1.6B in direct funding through CHIPS for America, which will support three new fabs under construction in Sherman, Texas, and Lehi, Utah. https://lnkd.in/g_6bc4Tp ​

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