Month: July 2025
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GlobalFoundries to Acquire MIPS
Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries has agreed to acquire RISC-V supplier MIPS, an unexpected pairing of nonoverlapping businesses. The companies have withheld the price, indicating it is immaterial to the acquirer. MIPS will retain autonomy after the acquisition and still serve customers of other foundries. The deal solidifies MIPS’s status as a going concern, trading its venture-capital…
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Esperanto Technologies Exits AI Chips
Esperanto is seeking a buyer or licensor for its low-power AI processor design and component technologies such as RISC-V cores and SRAM cells. Founded in 2014, its first-gen chip was architected for a different era.
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Intel Auto Business Runs Out of Gas
Intel is shuttering its automotive business as it focuses on its core computing and manufacturing operations. The company has been a long-time supplier to the auto industry, albeit with waxing and waning enthusiasm. Independently managed, Altera and Mobileye are unaffected by this decision. When Intel addresses computing-adjacent markets, its initial strategy is to sell what…