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Glass substrates may be the next big thing in chips; Apple looking


A new supply-chain report suggests that Apple is seeking to be an early player in what some believe will be...

A new supply-chain report suggests that Apple is seeking to be an early player in what some believe will be the next big thing in chip development: printed circuit boards (PCBs) made from glass substrates. Subsidiaries of the Samsung Group will collaborate to invest in the research and development of Glass Core Substrates (GCS) to expedite their commercialization, aiming to rival Intel, which has taken an early lead in this sector […] For instance, optical metrology systems that rely on reflectivity to gauge distance and depth must adapt to glass’ translucency, which can cause signal distortion or loss, compromising measurement accuracy.

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