November 2023

Breakthrough:

Improvements made to horizontal GaN power device
---With better pricing, speed, and efficiency, these devices make inroads into Si power semiconductor market---

Emerging Tech & Biz:

Biggest changes in 15 years in MCUs (Micro Controller Unit)
---Factors behind change include limitations on miniaturization of flash memory---

Emerging Tech & Biz:

Toray Industries succeeds in laser transfers including bumps
---Breaking down barriers to mass production of micro LED displays---

Hot News:

Big companies with an interest in Rapidus attend inauguration ceremony for new plant
---Semiconductor "village" to be established, progress being made---