The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) returns to Brussels, Belgium this month, bringing together leading thinkers and practitioners dedicated to a more sustainable future. This year's forum promises to be a pivotal point in the conversation around circularity, particularly within the realm of semiconductor manufacturing.

Semiconductor equipment order activity increased to 80 °F last week. Memory continued to lead the upturn due to its exposure to AI.

Semiconductor sales increased 2% last week and were up 25% from this time last year. Zooming in on Logic IC, the 13-week MA jumped 17% YoY last week. TechInsights forecasts Logic IC sales will increase 15% to $323 billion in 2024.

NVIDIA has consistently led the charge in the AI revolution with its advanced hardware and software stack. Now, with the introduction of their Blackwell hardware family, it's evident they're determined to maintain their position at the forefront.

In this week's edition of The Chip Insider®, earthquakes and disasters grab headlines, often accompanied by dire expert commentary on potential industry disruptions. Yet, our expert G. Dan Hutcheson maintains a balanced view. Our resilient supply chains, managed tirelessly by dedicated professionals around the clock, help mitigate disruptions even when chips are down—literally.

Microchip’s PIC16F13145 microcontroller includes a new configurable logic block that raises the amount of peripheral glue logic available by more than eight times compared with its predecessors.