Semiconductor Industry Outlook and New Technology Frontiers

The semiconductor industry is a dynamic landscape of innovation, where new materials, advanced processing techniques, and cutting -edge design converge to shape the future of technology. Powered by the principle of technology scaling, this field continues to push boundaries, enabling transformative applications in artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), 5G/6G, autonomous driving, internet of things (IoT), and more. As we progress through time, scaling evolves, unlocking new levels of chip efficiency and performance. The horizon shines bright with the promise of breakthroughs in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, new device architectures like stacked complementary field-effect transistors (CFETs), novel low-dimensional channel materials, and the strategic synergy of design-technology co-optimization (DTCO), paving the way for exciting new technology eras. Additionally, advanced packaging techniques enhance system-level performance, blending computational power to surpass current limitations. The growth in specialty technology segments such as RF, non-volatile memory, power management, CMOS image sensors (CIS), and silicon photonics expands the range of innovative devices. This keynote paper will explore the latest advancements and emerging trends in the semiconductor industry, offering insights into how these cutting -edge frontiers will drive smart technology integration and create a brighter future for society.