 | A focused CMOS image sensor maker: Q&A with OmniVision sales VP Ray Cisneros Bits + chips | May 21, 15:29
Despite the CMOS image sensor market undergoing a structural change, as evident in Micron Technology spinning off its CMOS image sensor unit as Aptina Imaging, as well as the rising roles of smaller-scale players, OmniVision, which has regained its throne in the industry, recently stressed the importance of being a "focused" fabless company. Read more | | | Tripod says DRAM module substrate demand picking up Bits + chips | May 21, 01:20 | | Tripod Technology, the largest supplier of DRAM module substrates in Taiwan, has reported an upturn in demand for the segment, as clients are placing orders in advance to avoid tight supply in the upcoming high season. Read more | | |
| Demand for digital photo frames remains weak because of high prices Systems | May 21, 01:15 | | Although vendors are optimistic about the digital photo frame market, demand has yet to pick up because of high prices, according to industry sources. Read more | | |
| | | | | Kenmos to benefit from use of BLUs in all MacBooks in 2009, says paper Displays - Newswatch | May 21, 17:09 Apple plans to use LED backlight units (BLUs) in all of its MacBooks in 2009, which will benefit Taiwan-based BLU maker Kenmos Technology, according... Read more | | DRAM contract prices sustain upward trend throughout May Bits + chips | May 21, 16:44 The contract price of DRAM sustained an upward trend throughout May, with prices of all mainstream DRAM chips appreciating by double digits during the... Read more | Acer enters enthusiast PC market | May 21, 16:37 Not to be outdone by the likes of Dell with its XPS and Alienware enthusiast PC systems, Acer has jumped into the high-margin "gaming PC" market... Read more | | Intel updates Centrino 2 CPU pricing Systems | May 21, 14:44 Intel has set the pricing for six 45nm dual-core notebook CPUs it is planning to launch in late June along with its Centrino 2 notebook platform, according... Read more | Eee PC helps Asustek become sixth largest PC vendor, says IDC Systems | May 21, 14:06 Asustek Computer shipped around 1.4 million notebooks in the first quarter of 2008 and ranked number eight in terms of market share. However, if Eee... Read more | | Touch-screen shipments to reach 833 million units by 2013, says iSuppli Displays | May 21, 09:52 Spurred by the popularity of Apple's iPhone and its elegant user interface, global shipments of touch-screen display modules are expected to more than... Read more | TV panel market still under price pressure, says WitsView Displays | May 21, 09:38 In May, IT panel prices trended as expected, according to WitsView. Amid the uncertain market demand in the TV segment, IT panel prices were only up... Read more | | PCB makers mixed toward low-margin low-cost notebook segment Bits + chips | May 21, 01:10 Spurred by Asustek Computer's Eee PCs, the low-cost notebook market is picking up growth momentum fast. But printed circuit board (PCB) makers hold mixed... Read more | Wistron seeks to raise notebook manufacturing quotes Systems | May 21, 01:05 Wistron is in talks with notebook clients about increasing manufacturing quotes to reflect rising material and component costs, according to company... Read more | | Everlight may begin notebook BLU volume production in June Displays | May 21, 01:00 Robert Yeh, chairman of LED packaging company Everlight Electronics, indicated that the company may begin volume production of backlight units (BLUs)... Read more |
| |
| | |
|
Systems | Taiwan digital music makers divided over added value of camera functionality May 21, 17:06 | | | | Wistron NeWeb begins construction of global headquarters in Taiwan May 21, 16:31 | | | | Taiwan market: HDD DVD recorder sales rebound due to price drops May 21, 11:21 | | | | CyberLink to bundle DVD Suite with Asustek notebook PCs May 21, 11:18 | | | | China market: C2C trade value close to 21 billion yuan in 1Q08 May 21, 10:21 | | | | |
Displays | Tight LCD panel supply forecast for 2H08 barring severe economic slowdown in US May 21, 16:34 | | | | LEDs must drop to 10% of price in 2005 to go mainstream in general lighting by 2012 May 21, 16:28 | | | | PVI to bring Hydis AFFS+ and HFFS LCD technologies to production May 21, 14:13 | | | | |
Bits + chips | Pixart to establish CMOS image sensor subsidiary May 21, 16:57 | | | | Qimonda and AMD to partner for launch of GDDR5 May 21, 13:21 | | | | |
Telecom | China handset-design house Wingtech aims to become ODM handset maker May 21, 12:26 | | | |
| | Intel to update desktop CPU lines in 3Q08 Mobos | May 20, 14:09 | | Intel is planning to cut desktop CPU prices in the third quarter this year, along with the launch of more quad-core and dual-core models, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more | | |
| Distributing NXP ICs is "easy": Q&A with NXP Asia Pacific sales and marketing VP TL Chow Bits + chips | May 20, 11:32
Soon after meeting with distributors in the Asia Pacific region, NXP Semiconductors Asia Pacific sales and marketing vice president, TL Chow met with Digitimes and shared his comments about doing business with NXP, as well as how NXP differentiates itself from other semiconductor vendors. Read more | | | Some LED players recovering better than others in 2Q Displays | May 20, 01:15 | | While the LED market is recovering in the second quarter, some makers have benefited more than others, though market watchers expect more players in the industry to see an improved sales performance in May. According to compiled sales reports from players in Taiwan's LED industry, overall revenues for Taiwan LED companies totaled NT$6.1 billion in April, up 4.4% compared to March and up 18% on year. Read more | | |
| | | | | Iteq and EMC eye respective niche markets for LED substrates Bits + chips | May 20, 15:35 As the use of LED backlight units (BLUs) become more prevalent, copper clad laminate (CCL) makers, including Iteq and Elite Material (EMC), are pursuing... Read more | | Hynix China fab reports blackout; impact limited Bits + chips | May 20, 15:18 Hynix Semiconductor has confirmed a power outage occurred at its Wuxi, China fab on May 19. Despite declining to reveal concrete estimates about the... Read more | Taiwan Kolin to produce BD players, says paper Systems - Newswatch | May 20, 12:23 Taiwan Kolin, a Taiwan-based maker of LCD TVs and electrical home appliances, will start production of Blu-ray Disc (BD) players between the third and... Read more | | Kenmos PV prepares thin-film solar cell production in 3Q Bits + chips | May 20, 12:06 With production equipment slated to be ready in late May, Kenmos PV, a joint venture of Kenmos Technology and NanoPV, said it plans for volume production... Read more | PVI announces touch-control e-paper solution Displays | May 20, 10:39 Prime View International (PVI) will announce its new product, Touch EPD, at the 2008 Society for Information Display (SID) Exhibition in Los Angeles. Read more | | CMO showcases latest HyperChameleon LED-backlit LCD at SID 2008 Displays | May 20, 10:31 Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) is showing its latest LCD panel technology at the International Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition organized by the Society... Read more | Tatung to develop complete solar systems, says chairman Bits + chips | May 20, 01:20 WS Lin, chairman of Tatung, who is also the chairman of Green Energy Technology, indicated that Tatung's solar businesses are maturing and that the company... Read more | | Taiwan IPC maker WinMate lands order for marine-grade displays from Russia Displays | May 20, 01:10 WinMate Communication, a Taiwan-based industrial PC maker, has secured a small-volume order for marine-grade LCD display devices and panel PCs for trial... Read more | Global supply of 2.5-inch HDDs may run short in 3Q, say Taiwan makers Systems | May 20, 01:05 Global supply of 2.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs) may fall short in the third quarter of 2008 due to fast growing demand for use in Eee PCs, mini notebook... Read more | | My motherboard is greener than your motherboard: Asustek and Gigabyte in legal posturing as both accuse of misleading consumers Mobos | May 20, 01:00 Asustek Computer has issued a statement accusing "a certain Taiwanese Motherboard Manufacturer" (known to be Gigabyte Technology) of making... Read more |
| | |
Systems | Taiwan maker Min Aik expanding HDD component capacity in Thailand and China May 20, 14:35 | | | | Taiwan market: Buffalo launches MiniStation HD-PFU2 2.5-inch external drive May 20, 09:50 | | |
| Ability Enterprise may hit record digital camera shipments in 3Q08, says paper Newswatch | May 20, 14:44 | | | | |
Mobos | Taiwan maker Firich receives more orders for lottery machines from Intralot May 20, 10:53 | | |
| Asustek reportedly not to participate in Pegatron fund raising Newswatch | May 20, 14:10 | | | | |
Bits + chips | TICP expected to post a double-digit sequential sales growth in 2Q08 May 20, 14:47 | | | | Formosun Solar thin-film starts solar cell volume production May 20, 11:55 | | | | TSMC Europe VP says Freescale and Infineon potential partners in automotive deployment, reports paper Newswatch | May 20, 14:05 | | | | Plastic materials distributor Unic postpones IPO Newswatch | May 20, 13:59 | | | | |
Telecom | HTC second largest smartphone vendor in India May 20, 14:33 | | | | China-based Datang Telecom to re-enter handset market, say sources May 20, 13:52 | | | | Beijing Tianyu largest domestic-brand handset vendor in China May 20, 11:39 | | | |
| | Three Intel chipsets to see price increase due to Sichuan quake Mobos | May 19, 12:29 | | Three of Intel's chipsets, the G31, G33 and 945GC, are seeing an increase in price following the earthquake in Sichuan, China last week, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more | | |
| Hynix and Micron said to produce memory cards Bits + chips | May 19, 12:19 | | More NAND flash suppliers are starting to produce NAND flash not only in wafer but also in finished card form. According to sources at memory makers, Hynix Semiconductor and Micron Technology are two memory makers that have extended their presence beyond NAND flash chip production. Read more | | |
| Asustek drops WiMAX from Eee PC 901 Systems | May 19, 12:09 | | Although Asustek Computer's CEO said in January that the company planned to integrate WiMAX technology into its next generation Eee PCs, recently it has decided to make WiMAX available only as an option to contract customers, according to industry sources. Read more | | |
| | | | | AUO unveils curved display technology Displays | May 19, 17:07 AU Optronics (AUO) has announced its curved display technology on glass substrate. This technology will be exhibited at SID (Society for Information... Read more | | UMC chairman: China foundries should focus on profitability not expansion Bits + chips | May 19, 16:38 During a technology forum hosted by the Shanghai IC Association (SICA), United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) chairman Jackson Hu stressed that China-based... Read more | Green Energy plans to invest in China polysilicon maker Bits + chips | May 19, 16:35 Green Energy Technology plans to go ahead with plans, recently approved by the company board, to invest funds to take a controlling stake in a China-based... Read more | | WiMAX Telecom to finalize suppliers for WiMAX equipment in June Telecom | May 19, 12:28 WiMAX Telecom, a WiMAX licensee for the northern region of Taiwan, expects to finalize its suppliers for WiMAX equipment, mainly base stations, in June,... Read more | Output from 7.5G lines to bring down 32-inch panel prices, says paper Displays - Newswatch | May 19, 12:12 The LCD panel industry expects prices for 32-inch TV applications to drop US$7-8 in May from April's average of US$325, as Taiwan makers are ready to... Read more | | BenQ aims to double sales by 2010 Displays | May 19, 11:45 BenQ, a vendor keeping the brand of a restructured business group following the collapse of its Siemens handset operations, aims to double its revenues... Read more | Samsung unveils 82-inch UD LCD with 120Hz refresh at SID Displays | May 19, 11:20 Samsung Electronics has announced what it claims is the industry's first 82-inch LCD TV panel with an ultra-definition (UD) of 3,840×2,160 resolution... Read more | | iSuppli: Wireless semiconductors outgrow overall chip market in 2007 Bits + chips | May 19, 11:15 Riding the momentum of continued strong demand growth for mobile handsets, sales of semiconductors for wireless products rose at a faster pace than the... Read more | Shorter Labor Day holiday has limited impact on China LCD TV market Displays | May 19, 11:12 The shortening this year of China's Labor Day holiday at the beginning of May did not impact demand for LCD TVs as bad as expected, with unit sales dropping... Read more | | Taiwan market: CHT faring well towards goal of one million FTTx users in 2008 Telecom | May 19, 10:15 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) currently has more than 700,000 subscribers of FTTx (fiber to the home/building/curb) broadband Internet-access service and is... Read more |
| | | |
|
|
