According to a report, India could establish up to five semiconductor assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) facilities over the next five years, while attracting fabs producing legacy semiconductors at 28 nm or above News 

Industry Emphasizes Benefits of India’s Growing Role in Global Semiconductor Value Chain

Last week, the government approved three major semiconductor projects with an estimated investment of Rs 1.26 crore in Gujarat and Assam. According to a report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the move comes as India is poised to expand its role in global semiconductor value chains. The report, titled “Assessing India’s Readiness to Play a Greater Role in Global Semiconductor Value Chains”, highlights India’s potential to significantly increase its presence in the semiconductor industry. The report urges India to seize the opportunity to strengthen its position in…

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According to a report, India could establish up to five semiconductor assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) facilities over the next five years, while attracting fabs producing legacy semiconductors at 28 nm or above News 

Industry Emphasizes Benefits of India’s Growing Role in Global Semiconductor Value Chain

Last week, the government approved three major semiconductor projects with an estimated investment of Rs 1.26 crore in Gujarat and Assam. According to a report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the move comes as India is poised to expand its role in global semiconductor value chains. The report, titled “Assessing India’s Readiness to Play a Greater Role in Global Semiconductor Value Chains”, highlights India’s potential to significantly increase its presence in the semiconductor industry. The report urges India to seize the opportunity to strengthen its position in…

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While buying or selling high-end U.S. chips is not illegal in China, U.S. export restrictions have created a de facto underground market. (REUTERS) AI 

Exploring China’s Black Market for Advanced Nvidia AI Processors

In light of the U.S. sanctions, where can a Chinese purchaser acquire high-end Nvidia AI chips? A visit to the famous Huaqiangbei electronics district in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is a good bet – especially the SEG Plaza skyscraper, whose first 10 floors are filled with shops selling everything from camera parts to drones. Chips are not advertised, but discreetly asking works. They are not cheap. Two vendors there, who spoke to Reuters individually on condition of anonymity, said they could supply small quantities of the A100 AI…

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