# The Outbreak in Wuhan | Semiconductors and Sulfuric Acid

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2020-02-07
- Length: 45m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-02-07-the-outbreak-in-wuhan-semiconductors-and-sulfuric-acid
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/55634262/

## Summary

Brian Santo discusses the global supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, featuring interviews with Semi CEO Ajit Manocha and editor Barb Jorgensen on the economic impact and industry cancellations. The episode highlights a new wafer cleaning technology from ACM Research, where CEO David Wong explains how their hybrid tool reduces sulfuric acid waste by 80% compared to single-wafer processes. Additionally, the show features a live report from Shenzhen with Echo Zhao, detailing the local lockdown, remote work challenges, and the human side of the health emergency.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-02-07-the-outbreak-in-wuhan-semiconductors-and-sulfuric-acid#t=2) Introduction: Coronavirus Impact on Global Supply Chain
- [3:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-02-07-the-outbreak-in-wuhan-semiconductors-and-sulfuric-acid#t=211) Semi CEO Ajit Manocha on Postponing Semicon Events
- [7:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-02-07-the-outbreak-in-wuhan-semiconductors-and-sulfuric-acid#t=455) Barb Jorgensen on Supply Chain Delays and Industry Disruption
- [19:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-02-07-the-outbreak-in-wuhan-semiconductors-and-sulfuric-acid#t=1190) Live Report from Shenzhen with Echo Zhao
- [31:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-02-07-the-outbreak-in-wuhan-semiconductors-and-sulfuric-acid#t=1911) ACM Research CEO David Wong on Reducing Sulfuric Acid Waste
- [41:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-02-07-the-outbreak-in-wuhan-semiconductors-and-sulfuric-acid#t=2491) Historical Anniversaries: IC Patent and First Webcast

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Semi (company)
- Ajit Manocha (other)
- Global Foundries (company)
- Barb Jorgensen (other)
- Junko Yoshida (other)
- YMTC (company)
- XMC (company)
- Echo Zhao (other)
- ACM Research (company)
- David Wong (other)
- Jack Kilby (other)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- Robert Noyce (other)
- Intel (company)
- Facebook (company)
- Victoria's Secret (company)

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