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Analog Devices returns as strategic sponsor to aid MassRobotics startups

Analog Devices Inc. has renewed its commitment as a strategic sponsor for MassRobotics, supporting robotics startups with technical expertise and resources. Analog Garage, ADI's internal incubator, will provide startups access to advanced sensor, signal processing, and power management technologies. ADI will also participate in several upcoming robotics ecosystem events, including RoboBusiness and the MassRobotics Startup PitchFest.

TSMC Revives Longtan for 1.4nm Fabs and CoWoS Hub as Both Sell Out Globally

TSMC is reportedly planning to build two to three 1.4nm fabrication plants and two advanced packaging facilities at the Longtan Phase 3 site in Taoyuan, Taiwan, after local opposition reversed. This site would uniquely house both next-generation logic production and CoWoS packaging capabilities, which are currently globally sold out and critical for AI accelerator chips. The plan, though facing remaining hurdles like land acquisition and environmental review, signifies Taiwan's effort to keep TSMC's most advanced technology anchored domestically amidst its global expansion.