EU's 'Chips Act 2.0' Developments, Leadership Shifts at Wolfspeed & Northvolt, Microsoft's Azure Integrated HSM Launch | Tech & Electronics News

In this episode of Technology and Electronics News, host Pavel Yankovich delivers the latest updates from the hardware industry:

*EU's 'Chips Act 2.0' and Leadership Changes: Dr. Stefan Finkbeiner becomes Chair of the Chips Joint Undertaking Board. Talks on 'Chips Act 2.0' propose supporting legacy chips and quantum computing. The EU plans to demand tech transfers from Chinese firms for subsidies, emphasizing tech sovereignty.

* Semiconductor Industry Shake-ups: Gregg Lowe steps down as Wolfspeed CEO amid restructuring. Peter Carlsson resigns as Northvolt CEO during bankruptcy struggles tied to overspending and weak EV demand.

* Microsoft Azure Integrated HSM: Microsoft unveils a hardware security module with server-local cryptographic key protection, reducing latency and meeting strict FIPS 140-3 standards.

* DRAM Market Challenges: TrendForce predicts price declines for DDR4 and LPDDR4X in 2025 due to oversupply and weak demand, despite earlier hopes of price increases from HBM growth.

* Infineon-Siemens Collaboration: Infineon integrates its AURIX TC4x microcontroller with Siemens’ AUTOSAR software to advance software-defined vehicles, focusing on ADAS, electrification, and cybersecurity.

* Supermicro's Troubles: Supermicro faces delisting risks after missing financial filings. Elon Musk’s xAI shifts a $6 billion server order to Dell amid DOJ investigations into Supermicro's accounting.

* DigiKey's Market Optimism: DigiKey reports rising revenue and shipments, driven by demand for development boards in AI at the edge and hybrid vehicles, with strong growth in EMEA markets.

Reference links:

https://www.chips-ju.europa.eu/News-detail/?id=851790bf-7aa6-ef11-8a6a-7c1e52377187 https://investor.wolfspeed.com/news/news-details/2024/Wolfspeed-Announces-Leadership-Transition/default.aspx https://www.politico.eu/article/northvolt-bankruptcy-ceo-peter-carlsson-resign-eu-battery/ https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20241118-12365.html https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azureinfrastructureblog/securing-azure-infrastructure-with-silicon-innovation/4293834 https://newsroom.sw.siemens.com/en-US/siemens-infineon-aurix-tc4/ https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/products/digikey-is-upbeat-for-an-upcycle-2024-11/ 

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction
00:17 – EU's 'Chips Act 2.0' and Leadership Changes
01:17 – Executive Movements in the Semiconductor Industry
02:13 – Microsoft's Azure Integrated HSM
03:01 – DRAM Market Outlook
03:51 – Infineon and Siemens Collaboration
04:33 – Supermicro's Financial Challenges
05:31 – DigiKey's Market Optimism
06:19 – Conclusion
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