Global silicon wafer shipments rose sharply during 2026’s second quarter. AI demand broadened beyond processors and memory as industrial and automotive semiconductor markets recovered.
Renesas has raised DDR5 MRDIMM bandwidth to 16,000MT/s for servers. The third generation chipset targets AI and high performance computing platforms while retaining established DDR5 infrastructure.
Innodisk has introduced 12,800MT/s DDR5 MRDIMMs for modern AI servers. Multiplexed rank access increases bandwidth without replacing the established DIMM form factor.
Delta’s automotive charging process has reached ASPICE Capability Level 2. The assessment covers managed development across engineering, testing, and final validation.
Infineon flash has qualified for ASPEED’s latest server management controller. Approved vendor status gives AST2700 designers validated BMC firmware storage.
Altus is expanding its Redditch headquarters around connected production lines. The centre will integrate SMT, through hole, backend, and component management equipment.
Advanced Energy has compressed 1.1kW PFC into half brick dimensions. The module combines 97.3% peak efficiency, PMBus control, and universal mains input.
Toshiba has introduced compact photorelays for dense semiconductor test systems. The devices combine 2A switching, low leakage, and substantially reduced PCB area.