LCD monitor panel overstock diminishing Displays | Nov 4, 14:24 | | An overstock of LCD monitor panels is easing, as makers have decreased output for the segment, according to industry sources. Panel makers expect the upcoming holiday shopping lasting till the Lunar New Year holiday in early 2010 will help further digest monitor panel inventory. Read more | |  |
| Lower-than-expected yields at new Sharp 10G plant ease oversupply pressure, say sources Displays | Nov 4, 14:12 | | Operations at Sharp's 10G LCD panel plant have seen lower-than-expected yield rates since production started on October 1, 2009, reducing concerns at rival makers of a possible TV panel oversupply, according to industry sources. Read more | | |
| DRAM contract prices to rise by double-digits in November, says Nanya Bits + chips | Nov 4, 11:06 | | Contract quotes for DRAM chips may continue to grow by a double-digit percentage in November, according to Pai Pei-Lin, vice president and spokesperson of Nanya Technology. Pai said he does not see a downward correction in the short term, as demand from PC OEMs remains strong. Read more | | |
| | | | | Taiwan-based Chinesegamer licenses game to China operator Systems | Nov 4, 16:59 Taiwan-based Chinesegamer International has announced the licensing of its Chinese Hero Online 3D game to Sohu.com ChangYou for the China market. Read more | | Taiwan-based POS maker Posiflex to acquire India sales agent Protocol Solution Systems | Nov 4, 15:06 Taiwan-based own-brand POS maker Posiflex Technologies has announced that it will acquire Protocol Solution Pvt, its general sales agent in the India... Read more | AMD readies 2 desktop platforms for May 2010 Mobos | Nov 4, 16:52 AMD plans to announce a new high-end desktop platform (Leo) and mainstream platform (Dorado) in May of 2010, according to sources at motherboard maker... Read more | | Wintek October revenues down Displays | Nov 4, 15:12 Taiwan-based small- to medium-sized LCD panel maker Wintek has reported consolidated revenues of NT$2.54 billion (US$79 million) for October, dropping... Read more | IC designer GMT positive about 1Q10, says president Bits + chips | Nov 4, 16:46 Analog IC design house Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT) expects revenues to decline 15% sequentially to NT$1.08 billion (US$33.13 million) in fourth-quarter... Read more | | ALi, Sunplus developing STB chips for HDTVs Bits + chips | Nov 4, 16:46 ALi and Sunplus Technology are stepping up efforts to expand their set-top box (STB) chips for HDTVs, according to industry sources. Both IC designers... Read more | Alcor Micro to tap touch panel controller market Bits + chips | Nov 4, 15:43 NAND flash controller designer Alcor Micro, plans to introduce capacitive controller chips for touch panels in 2010, according to the company. Read more | | Faraday, Global Unichip differ on 4Q09 outlook Bits + chips | Nov 4, 14:58 Faraday Technology expects fourth-quarter revenues to drop by 10% due to weaker demand for ASICs, while Global Unichip has said its revenues in the fourth... Read more | Taiwan equipment makers post mixed 1Q-3Q09 earnings Bits + chips | Nov 4, 14:26 Taiwan-based Usun Technology has reported on-year profit growth of 89% for the first three quarters of 2009, whereas fellow equipment maker Csun Manufacturing... Read more | | Specialty IC foundry VIS conservative about 4Q09 Bits + chips | Nov 4, 12:17 Analog/mixed-signal and logic IC specialist Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has estimated wafer shipments to decrease by around 30% sequentially... Read more | UMC to offer more incentives to employees Bits + chips | Nov 4, 11:20 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has decided to distribute performance bonuses among its employees as an incentive to reinforce loyalty. The... Read more | | China Telecom to procure 50-80 million CDMA handsets in 2010, says VIA Telecom CEO Telecom | Nov 4, 11:35 China Telecom plans to procure 50-80 million CDMA handsets in 2010, of which 70% will be inexpensive models with average sales prices of 200 yuan (US$29),... Read more |
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Systems | Acer chairman calls for cross-strait cooperation on WiMAX, e-book readers Nov 4, 16:14 | | | | | Taiwan market: Garmin launches three new PNDs, aims to capture top-rank in 2010, reports paper Newswatch | Nov 4, 15:14 | | | | |
Mobos | VIA introduces next generation Nano 3000 series processors Nov 4, 16:48 | | | | |
Displays | China market: LED TV demand to reach 4 million units in 2010, says CECC Nov 4, 11:58 | | | | |
Bits + chips | Samsung and Micron expand in 3Q09 NAND flash market, says DRAMeXchange Nov 4, 13:57 | | | | | 3Q09 chip growth sets stage for 22% surge in 2010, says Future Horizons Nov 4, 12:12 | | | | | MEMS chip business struggles with growing pains, says IC Insights Nov 4, 12:06 | | | | |
Telecom | Door open for 4 Taiwan telecom carriers to adopt TD-SCDMA or TD-LTE Newswatch | Nov 4, 15:29 | | | |
| CPT loss narrows in 3Q09 Displays | Nov 3, 15:55 | | Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has announced consolidated net loss of NT$4.82 billion (US$148.11 million) for the third quarter of 2009, improved from net loss of NT$9.8 billion for the second quarter. Read more | | |
| DRAM maker PSC revenues up 63% in October Bits + chips | Nov 3, 16:35 | | Powerchip Semiconductor (PSC) has reported revenues of NT$4.239 billion (US$131 million) for October 2009, the highest since August 2008. The figure also showed a 63% growth from NT$2.603 billion a year ago, ending a 15-month streak of on-year revenue drops. Read more | | |
| Solar cell makers Motech and E-Ton expect strong 4Q09 Bits + chips | Nov 3, 11:19 | | Taiwan-based Motech Industries and E-Ton Solar Tech both expect strong solar cell shipments in the fourth quarter of 2009. They shipped 235MWp and 139MWp respectively during January-September and expect shipments to reach 360MWp and 200MWp respectively for 2009, according to the companies at their investors conferences on November 2. Read more | | |
| | | | | Zinwell EPS remains high in 1Q-3Q09 despite decline in profits Systems - Newswatch | Nov 3, 16:01 Set-top box (STB) and satellite communication device maker Zinwell Communications has posted net profits of NT$852 million (US$26.22 million) for the... Read more | | Intel CEO promotes Larrabee privately during China visit Mobos | Nov 3, 16:54 Intel CEO Paul Otellini talked privately with several China-based graphics card makers to promote its Larrabee GPU, which is set to launch in 2010, during... Read more | Taiwan makers expect mild drop in small- to medium-size LCD panel shipments in 4Q09 Displays | Nov 3, 16:03 Major LCD panel makers in Taiwan expect small- to medium-size panel shipments in the fourth quarter to remain flat or drop only 5-10% sequentially, according... Read more | | Taiwan LED chipmakers expanding capacity on strong backlight demand Displays | Nov 3, 12:26 The total blue LED chip capacity of Taiwan-based LED chipmakers Epistar, Formosa Epitaxy, Tekcore, Arima Optoelectronics, Genesis Photonics and Huga... Read more | Projector chips supply to remain tight through end of 2009 Displays | Nov 3, 11:59 Front projector vendors are seeing chip shortage, especially for DLP chips from Texas Instruments (TI), amid surging demand since the second quarter... Read more | | WPG reports high 3Q09 profits; expects 10-20% revenue decline in 4Q09 Bits + chips | Nov 3, 16:29 IC distributor WPG Holdings has reported net profits of NT$1.3 billion (US$39.8 million) and net EPS of NT$1.46 for the third quarter on consolidated... Read more | NPC likely to receive FC substrate backend orders from Intel after NGK stops its supply Bits + chips | Nov 3, 16:15 IC substrate supplier Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board (NPC) may see weaker order volumes in the short term because its Japan-based strategic partner NGK... Read more | | Sony to use MediaTek controller chips for ultra low-price LCD TVs, say sources Bits + chips | Nov 3, 16:07 Sony is reportedly set to use TV controller chips, such as scaler ICs, from Taiwan-based MediaTek for its so-called super entry-level B series ultra... Read more | Elpida takes director-seat majority following Rexchip shuffle Bits + chips | Nov 3, 15:47 Taiwan-based DRAM maker Rexchip Electronics has recently reshuffled its board of directors with Elpida Memory occupying six seats and Powerchip Semiconductor... Read more | | US$2.50 reasonable for DRAM, says Kingston Technology Far East Bits + chips | Nov 3, 14:54 US$2.50 is a healthy price level for both DRAM makers and PC ODM/OEM makers, according to Kingston Technology Far East chairman DK Tsai, who also heads... Read more | Taiwan-based solder material maker Shenmao sees high net profits in 3Q09 Bits + chips | Nov 3, 14:30 Taiwan-based solder material maker Shenmao Technology posted record net profits of NT$148 million (US$4.5 million) in the third quarter of 2009 mainly... Read more | | Solar wafer maker SAS expects October revenues to hit all-time high Bits + chips | Nov 3, 12:19 Taiwan-based solar wafer maker Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) expects to hit record revenues in October due to booming sales, according to company... Read more | Inductor makers to see stable demand from notebook, handset clients in 4Q09 Bits + chips | Nov 3, 12:02 Taiwan-based inductor makers, including Cyntec and Mag.Layers Scientific-Technics, are optimistic about fourth-quarter outlook with stable demand from... Read more | | Handset market turns corner in 3Q09; more gains expected in 4Q09, says IDC Telecom | Nov 3, 10:22 The worldwide handset market saw mild sequential growth in third-quarter 2009, according to IDC. On-year growth remained negative, but improved from... Read more |
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Systems | Broadband market expands despite economic downturn, says iSuppli Nov 3, 16:55 | | | | | IBM China Research Lab introduces cloud services to Taiwan Nov 3, 14:14 | | | | |
Displays | Cando, Pixcir provide touchscreen solution for Acer notebook Nov 3, 15:35 | | | | |
Bits + chips | Global Unichip announces mass production of ARM7-based GP5080 series SSD SoC solution Nov 3, 16:43 | | | | | Ichia October revenues fall short of expectation, says paper Newswatch | Nov 3, 13:54 | | | | | Chip sales reflect improving market conditions in 3Q09, says SIA Nov 3, 12:31 | | | | |
Telecom | Telecom carriers still pushing for LTE deployment despite adoption of HSPA+ technology Nov 3, 15:16 | | | |
| ECS reportedly looking for talent to help depleted notebook team Systems | Nov 2, 16:43 | | Although Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has seen an exodus of talent from its notebook division, the company has responded by aggressively seeking out R&D talent from Taiwan-based second-tier notebook players including First International Computer (FIC), Clevo and Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), as well as executives from Compal Electronics, according to industry sources. Read more | | |
| PVI turns profitable in 3Q09; sets share exchange ratio for E-ink acquisition Displays | Nov 2, 16:26 | | Electrophoretic display (EPD) maker Prime View International (PVI) has posted net profit of NT$56.85 million (US$1.75 million) for the third quarter of 2009, according to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Read more | | |
| ASE, SPIL speeding up copper wire bonding expansion Bits + chips | Nov 2, 16:34 | | Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) plans to add an additional 2,000 copper wirebonders by the end of 2010, while Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) will add 200-300 copper wirebonders per quarter in the first half of 2010, according to the companies. Read more | | |
| | | | | Quanta posts 3Q09 profit Systems | Nov 2, 16:13 Quanta Computer has posted revenues of NT$49.17 billion (US$1.51 billion) for the third quarter of 2009 with a net profit of NT$15.39 billion and EPS... Read more | | AMD updates CPU schedules Mobos | Nov 2, 16:41 AMD has updated schedule to phase out several Phenom II X4 900 series CPUs, while launch a new model in 2010, according to sources at motherboard make... Read more | Advantech partners with XJ Group for China smart grids market Mobos | Nov 2, 11:30 Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) maker Advantech has become a partner of XJ Group, a supplier of power generation, transmission and distribution equipment... Read more | | Taiwan-based ICP Electronics to move production lines to China Mobos | Nov 2, 10:34 Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) maker ICP Electronics has completed expansion of production capacity at Armorlink SH Corporation, its subsidiary in... Read more | Pico projectors for handsets to see staggering growth in 2012, says Young Optics president Displays | Nov 2, 16:57 Claude Hsu, president of Taiwan-based light engine maker Young Optics, has predicted that shipments of pico projectors for handsets will grow to 10-25... Read more | | Innolux swings to profit in 3Q09 Displays | Nov 2, 15:31 Taiwan-based LCD panel and system maker Innolux Display turned profitable in the third quarter of 2009 with a net profit of NT$1.08 billion (US$33.19... Read more | Cyntec to delist from TSE in March 2010; become wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Electronics Bits + chips | Nov 2, 16:52 Passive component maker Cyntec has announced that it will become a 100%-owned subsidiary of its parent company Delta Electronics, and will delist from... Read more | | UMC purchases equipment worth more than US$75 million Bits + chips | Nov 2, 16:04 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has announced recent equipment purchases from Tokyo Electron, Lam Research International Sarl, and Hitachi... Read more | DRAM module makers post outstanding 3Q09 profits Bits + chips | Nov 2, 15:59 Taiwan memory module makers A-data Technology, Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI) all saw significant profit growth in the... Read more | | Taiwan DRAM makers see losses narrow in 3Q09; expected to break even in 4Q09 Bits + chips | Nov 2, 15:00 Taiwan-based DRAM makers saw losses narrow in third-quarter 2009 with combined losses at Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC), ProMOS Technologies,... Read more | Delta Electronics lands contract to install 117KWp PV system in US Bits + chips | Nov 2, 10:18 Taiwan-based Delta Electronics has obtained a contract from Silicon Valley-based River of Life Christian Church to install a 117KWp (kilowatt-peak) on-grid... Read more | | Chunghwa Telecom capex tops NT$16.5 billion in Jan-Sep 2009 Telecom | Nov 2, 10:22 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) recorded a capex of NT$16.56 billion (US$505 million) for January-September 2009, 79.8% of which went on fixed-line and Internet... Read more |
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Notes and corrections | | A November 3 article regarding reports Intel has been actively promoting Larrabee GPUs to card markers in China has been updated with comments from Intel. |
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