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Around a hundred and forty sources come through — the labs' own posts, the papers, the tools, the runtimes and languages nobody is watching yet, the chip under the demo, and the newsletters people actually forward. What is moving gets counted so the week reads at a glance, and every few days I explain one mechanism in plain words.

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Rohm Semiconductor Expands Back-End Chip Manufacturing Outsourcing

October 8

Japanese chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor is expanding its use of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities, starting with existing products and local demand while continuing to keep…

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