Micron, Apple and quantum startups drove major capital commitments this week while global chip sales set a new record. Persistent workforce shortages and construction bottlenecks continue to challenge industry expansion.
The funding will support a system based on reconfigurable atomic arrays trapped in focused laser beams.
The agreement highlights deepening ties between the two companies in RF, wireless and custom silicon design.
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