The semiconductor industry is facing a potential fab shortage reminiscent of past concerns. This situation raises alarms as the industry has grown significantly over the last 25 years.
Large-capacity microSD cards are experiencing significant demand in Japan due to a memory shortage that is also affecting high-capacity hard drives. Consumers are increasingly purchasing microSD cards ranging from 512 GB to 2 TB, driven by the advancements in the microSD Express standard.
The article discusses the potential of intelligent machine vision to enhance wafer inspection processes by increasing the volume of inspections while minimizing human error. This technology aims to address the challenges posed by an operator shortage in the semiconductor industry.