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The Traitorous Eight: How a Rebellion Sparked Silicon Valley’s Tech Revolution

July 24, 2025July 10, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

In the 1950s, Silicon Valley didn’t exist. There were no billion-dollar startups. No venture capitalists in Patagonia fleeces. No Googleplex or iPhones. Just orchards and quiet suburbs in Northern California. But in 1957, a quiet revolution unfolded – one that would invent Silicon Valley as we know it. Imagine a group of eight brilliant minds,…

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Japanese Chipmaker Rapidus Kicks Off 2nm Test Production: A Bold Step Toward 2027 Mass Production

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

In a major leap forward for Japan’s semiconductor industry, Rapidus Corporation has officially started test production of 2-nanometer (2nm) chips, marking a critical milestone in the country’s ambitions to reclaim its position as a global tech innovator. The Hokkaido-based startup, backed by billions in government funding and industry partnerships, has also announced that it will…

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The Future of Smart Semiconductor Fabs: How AI and Automation Are Transforming Chip Manufacturing

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

The semiconductor industry is evolving at a very high speed. As chips become smaller, more complex, and essential to everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, manufacturers are under immense pressure to deliver faster, cheaper, and higher-quality chips. This is where Smart Semiconductor Fabs – factories powered by AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time analytics are…

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Intel Layoffs 2025: What will be the future of the semiconductor industry?

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

The semiconductor industry is in turmoil once again. Intel Corporation, a major name in chipmaking, is planning to cut more than 20% of its workforce in 2025. This news has come from a Bloomberg report, which says that these layoffs are part of a major restructuring led by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. So let’s look…

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What is a CPU – The Brain of your Computer

March 23, 2023June 19, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

A CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing tasks. It is often referred to as the “brain” of the computer, as it controls and executes instructions that are stored in memory. The CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations, managing the flow…

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Founders and Headquarters of Leading VLSI/Semiconductor Companies

March 15, 2023June 19, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

We all have a curiosity to know who is the founder of a particular company. In this article, we will list down the founders of leading VLSI Companies (Semiconductor Companies) along with their founding year and location of headquarters. It also highlights a few major acquisitions by and/or of the semiconductor companies. Company Founders Year…

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Intel’s layoff of 12,000 jobs & 11% Staff !

April 21, 2016June 17, 2025 Gautam No Comments

The PC giant and driver of the semiconductor industry Intel Corporation has recently decided to layoff 11% of its staff and has cut 12,000 jobs owing to its sequential decline in quarterly revenues and profits. The layoff would take place by mid of 2017 worldwide. Intel is dominating data center market with its Xeon chips and also…

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