Two separate groups are hoping to safeguard Canada against future semiconductor chip shortages. CMC Microsystems has applied for $120 million to expand domestic manufacturing capacity for niche applications, while a new semiconductor council has started work on a National Semiconductor Strategy and Action Plan.
Organization: Advanced Micro Devices
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ATI developing stream computing systems
ATI Technologies Inc, Markham ON, has announced that it will be developing initiatives for enterprise stream computing using its proprietary graphics processors. ATI is teaming with PeakStream Inc, a new Redwood City CA-based software developer created to target the high performance computing (HPC) market. It is also working with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Sunnyvale CA,…
ATI to be acquired by ADM for US$5.4 billion
Canada’s Top 5 R&D performer will be moving into US hands with the proposed US$5.4-billion acquisition of ATI Technologies Inc, Markham ON, by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Sunnyvale CA. ATI is a world leading designer and manufacturer of graphics, chipsets and consumer electronics. It has achieved double digit annual R&D spending increases over the past…