Silicon is a chemical element and semiconductor material used as the base substrate for integrated circuits and microelectronic devices, underpinning processors, memory, and networking components that support enterprise IT infrastructure, data centers, cloud platforms, and security-sensitive computing environments.
SEALSQ said it is building a “Root-to-Qubit” quantum stack through investments and acquisitions across quantum computing companies, anchored by QS7001 and QVault TPM.
Applied Materials said SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions joined its EPIC Center to co-develop co-optimized wafer cleaning and surface preparation processes.
Applied Materials said Advantest will join the EPIC platform as an innovation partner, co-locating Advantest’s new testing-focused Innovation Center with Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley. The effort targets links between semiconductor front-end manufacturing and back-end testing for chips and advanced packaging, with the facilities planned to be operational in 2026.
Molex agreed to acquire Teramount to add TeraVERSE detachable fiber-to-chip connectivity for high-volume co-packaged optics, with 1H 2026 closing expected.