JuiChung Chang’s Post

A Surprising Secret Behind Taiwan's High-Tech and Semiconductor Success: Kuai Kuai (乖乖) culture?! I just returned from Taiwan trip last week – and I am deeply grateful to SPIL and ASE, Taiwan's leading OSAT companies, for their warm hospitality and their collaboration in Advanced Testing and Packaging solutions. Their commitment to co-innovation, specially in adopting our advanced AI/ML solutions, was truly inspiring. 💭 Yet, amidst this landscape of cutting-edge technology and scientific breakthroughs, I stumbled upon a delightful local tradition that charmingly contrasts with the high stakes of semiconductor manufacturing: the Kuai Kuai culture. 💚 🇹🇼 Taiwan is renowned for its formidable position in the semiconductor industry, a testament to relentless scientific breakthroughs, exceptional process control, and a continuous improvement mindset. However, it was fascinating to discover that alongside these technological advancements, there's a playful reverence for the green bags of Kuai Kuai chips, believed to keep systems well-behaved and obedient. At TSMC, this belief is celebrated with a special edition Kuai Kuai bags, a nod to its cultural significance and a morale booster for the teams. During my visit, I learned how these green bags are placed strategically around facilities to foster good luck. For instance, in server rooms and labs, where the stakes are high, a green Kuai Kuai bag can often be found perched near critical systems, a symbol of good fortune and smooth operations – and there are specific rules to follow: 1️⃣ Never eat the Kuai Kuai that is protecting your equipment, 2️⃣ Carefully dispose it before expiration 3️⃣ Only use the GREEN bags – for error-free operations . While a bag of green Kuai Kuai is no substitute for the rigorous demands of scientific innovation, process discipline, and advanced systems, embracing this cultural icon was a delightful discovery in Taiwan. It serves as a reminder that in the heart of technology, there's always room for a bit of fun 😁 and tradition.

🚀 Exciting News! Today, the #Commission officially inaugurated the #Chips #Joint #Undertaking (#Chips JU), a pivotal step towards reinforcing Europe's #semiconductor #ecosystem and technological leadership. 🔗 The Chips JU will #bridgethegap between #research, #innovation, and #production, fostering the #commercialization of groundbreaking ideas. With €1.67 billion of EU #funding (expected to reach €3.3 billion with contributions from Member States and private funds), it will deploy vital #pilot #lines, boosting #Europe's #semiconductor capabilities. 🤝 Additionally, the #European #Semiconductor #Board held its inaugural meeting, providing essential advice on the #European #chipsact consistent implementation and global collaboration in #semiconductors. This board will play a crucial role in coordinating efforts to enhance supply chain resilience. 🌐 The Chips JU, a key component of the Chips for Europe Initiative (€15.8 billion budget until 2030), aims to strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem and economic security. It will support pre-commercial #pilot #lines, a #cloud-#based #Design #Platform, #quantum #chip #development, and #competence #center #networks. 🛰️ By bridging the gap between research and industry, the Chips JU reinforces Europe's #technological #leadership, promoting the #commercialization of innovative technologies by European industry, including #startups and #SMEs. 📢 #First #calls for #funding #Chips #pilot #lines are now #open, offering opportunities for organizations across Member States to engage in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. These calls cover areas like Fully Depleted Silicon on Insulator, leading-edge nodes below 2 nm, heterogeneous system integration and assembly, and Wide Bandgap semiconductors. 📅 The #deadline for these #pilot line #proposals is in early #March #2024. https://lnkd.in/dVekcgeY For more information about how to apply, please reach out via PM. 🌟 #Semiconductors #ChipsJU #EuropeanTech #Innovation

Here are four trends to look for in the year ahead that will define what the chips of the future will look like, who will make them, and which new technologies they’ll unlock. #artificialintelligence #semiconductors #technology

It’s encouraging to see the sheer amount of investment coming from all corners of the #semiconductorindustry to help accelerate innovation, driven by new technologies such as #ai, quantum computing and data applications. Few will be surprised to see China lead in the number of new fabs being built, but it is interesting to see the shift to offshore locations like India and Malaysia for the potential cost benefits and access to a larger workforce. It is important to recognise the interdependence of the global semiconductor system. This level of innovation, as echoed by Ajit Manocha, necessitates international collaboration and partnerships in order to truly utilise the industry’s diverse expertise and resources.

We live in a world where nearly every aspect of our lives is touched by technology, creating a cycle where increasing capabilities drive growing demand, and growing demand fuels further technological progress. With the rise of graphics and AI applications, the need for advanced compute workloads, expansive storage, and high-speed data transfer has never been greater.     At Intel, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of semiconductor technology at all levels of computing through dimensional scaling, innovative materials, novel architectures, and groundbreaking advancements. Our relentless pursuit of these innovations ensures that Moore’s Law, which has revolutionized computing for almost 60 years, continues to drive progress forward.     Join me at imec on Wednesday, May 22, as I speak about empowering the future of compute and the importance of semiconductor research for the continuation of Moore’s Law. Check out the event page here: https://lnkd.in/eHfCYDu9   #Intel  #IamIntel #IntelFoundry #AI

As the end of the year approaches, these are a few of my thoughts about our mission of making the world more connected: 1. Taiwan produces over 60% of the world’s semiconductor products and over 90% of the most advanced ones.  2. A few decades ago, the U.S. was a global leader in semiconductors.  3. Every product that you buy or use today has a microchip or was produced by equipment that uses some sort of microchip. 4. Geopolitical tensions or any changes or disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain will take us back 100 years.  5. Venture capital is fueling innovations and growth everywhere, but not in semiconductors. I get it, AI is the coolest kid in the block… which funny enough will not be around if we don’t have the appropriate semiconductor infrastructure and supply chain. 6. I think it is pretty clear at this point that the majority of innovation comes out of a healthy startup ecosystem.   7. In 2023, there were 18 semiconductor startups that were able to secure funding vs. 1000 AI and Machine Learning (pre-seed, to series A )... add exploding brain emoji. 8. Over the past 4 years, $310MM was invested in semiconductor startups vs. $14B for AI and Machine Learning (pre-seed, to series A )... add double exploding brain emoji. 🎶 Cue Mission Impossible theme song 🎶 ... Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help us connect the world and change the semiconductor industry! Come join our team of innovators, engineers, and dreamers aiming to make a huge difference in the world! 🚀 🚀 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gPDAKeGJ

Countries around the world are making strides to develop their domestic chip industries. From multi-billion-dollar investments in new fabs to government funding for research and development, no two approaches are alike. The U.K.’s #chip strategy is highly unconventional. However, it now appears that focusing on strengths rather than pouring money into new facilities could be paying off. Get the latest market updates here: https://hubs.li/Q027G8bg0 #Sourcengine #marketnews #semiconductors

A nice history below via link below on how Taiwan has created, and retained its place at the heart of #microchip production. In an era of ever competing ‘innovation districts’ its great to read such simple philosophies underpinning Taiwans success such as ‘not competing with your customer’….. makes sense! A good case study on how one might drive innovation and a significant place in the global economy. #research #advancedmanufacturing #technology #niche #innovation #imvestment #competition #secretsauce #technology #globaltech

With giants like #TSMC, #PSMC, #MediaTek, and #Realtek, Taiwan's world-renowned #semiconductor industry is ready for the next step. Since 2023, Taiwan Executive Yuan has approved the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (CBI Program) and earmarked a total of NT$300 billion (US$9.22 billion) for the program's implementation between 2024 and 2033. The program's first phase will last for five years and focus on leveraging Taiwan's leading global position in chip manufacture, packaging and testing to develop innovative new applications through integrating silicon chips with critical technologies such as generative AI. The CBI Program not only aims to enhance Taiwan’s semiconductor advantages and foster global semiconductor ecosystem development but also enable Taiwan to secure its technological strength over the next 10 years and spur on the pace of breakthrough innovation across multiple industries. It helps secure Taiwan’s position as a global hub for semiconductor startups as it provides computational resources, data, models, and access to local industry experts across diverse domains, empowering startups worldwide. News link👉https://lnkd.in/eYEGqH9r with Taipei Computer Association 台北市電腦商業同業公會 colleagues Hannah Kuo Ken Ning

Happy Friday all! This promises to be a very insightful session, from a nice variety of companies at different stages of the journey. I can attest through personal experience to the power, impact and results when companies move past innovation 1.0 to a real focus on building a growth engine and fully developing this muscle. All are welcome! Enjoy! #growth, #growthengine #innovation #corporateinnovation