Last update: Wednesday 29 September 2010 [91 news items]
Memory module makers 1Q09 performance expected to benefit from bullish prices
Feb 4, 17:00
Market watchers estimate that memory module specialists A-Data Technology, Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI) are to report better-than-expected performance...
Timing crucial to DRAM consolidation, says A-Data chairman Simon Chen
Jan 21, 17:11
Digitimes recently talked to Simon Chen, chairman of A-Data Technology, about the Taiwan government's bailout program for the island's fragile DRAM industry. According to Chen, the...
A-Data flash drive marks arrival of pandas
Jan 14, 10:27
A-Data Technology, a Taiwan-based memory module maker, has introduced its T809 Mascot flash drive family that is available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacity. The Panda-look design appears...
DRAM module makers increase prices; 1GB DDR2 quoted at US$10
Jan 9, 01:10
DRAM module makers Kingston Technology, Transcend Information, A-Data Technology and Power Quotient International (PQI) have increased their prices following the recent surge in DRAM...
Taiwan government should invest in Elpida and Micron, says A-Data chairman
Jan 7, 15:12
The Taiwan government should consider injecting investment into the overseas partners (Elpida Memory and Micron Technology) of local DRAM makers which have developed advances in key...
Memory module makers perform better than expected in December
Jan 7, 01:05
Leading memory module makers Transcend Information and A-Data Technology posted better-than-expected revenues and shipments in December, as opposed to the money-losing commodity memory...
A-Data raises NT$600 million to fund operations
Dec 30, 16:32
Memory module maker A-Data Technology has announced via a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) that the company has raised NT$600 million (US$18.27 million) through...
ITC ends probe into A-Data's alleged infringement on SanDisk patents
Nov 17, 17:17
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a consent order ending an investigation into Taiwan-based memory module maker A-Data Technology's alleged infringement of SanDisk's...
DRAM module maker A-Data cutting inventories amid weak demand
Nov 6, 12:06
Memory module maker A-Data Technology has said that it will focus its efforts on controlling inventory as a means to curtail the impact of declining demand for DRAM and NAND flash...
A-Data said to have settled with SanDisk over NAND flash patents
Nov 3, 15:37
Following Afa Technologies' (Afatech's) settlement with SanDisk over its NAND flash-related patent infringement lawsuit, another Taiwan-based flash memory product maker, A-Data Technology,...
Transcend and A-Data revenues up slightly in September despite weak chip prices
Oct 8, 12:22
Two Taiwan leading memory module makers - Transcend Information and A-Data Technology - saw their net sales increase slightly in September despite weak prices for DRAM and NAND flash...
DRAM production cuts not helping, says A-Data
Sep 11, 01:00
The consistent DRAM trough has grown increasingly bleak even though some players have announced production cuts, according to A-Data Technology chairman Simon Chen, adding that he...
Memory module makers see strong July sales
Aug 6, 01:30
Memory module maker A-Data Technology has announced that its net sales for July rose 7.79% sequentially despite weak prices for NAND flash and DRAM. Its fellow competitor Transcend...
A-Data swings to profits in 2Q, but still at a loss for 1H08
Jul 15, 11:31
Despite recording profits in the second quarter, A-Data Technology still suffered losses in the first half of 2008, with a net loss per share of NT$1.97 reported, according to company...
Acer to sell off memory module subsidiary Apacer
Jul 9, 01:10
Acer has decided to sell off all of its 34.4% holding in memory module subsidiary Apacer Technology, with Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC), A-Data Technology, and Apacer's...
DRAM module makers expect demand to recover
Jul 8, 11:13
Major DRAM module makers A-Data Technology and Transcend Information, though seeing their June sales dampened by weak memory pricing, both anticipate improving demand in the second...
A-Data announces treasury share buyback program; asserts healthy memory inventory
Jun 26, 01:10
While announcing a treasury share buyback program, memory module maker A-Data Technology noted inventory levels for both DRAM and NAND flash are healthy as the company has grown its...
A-Data reportedly to take up Apacer shares released from Acer
Jun 5, 15:40
Acer plans to release its approximate 30% stake in memory module maker Apacer Technology soon, with fellow memory maker A-Data Technology likely to be the potential buyer for the...
A-Data says DRAM price trend will be "safe" through October
Jun 4, 01:05
In light of an enlarged DRAM price gap in the spot and contract markets, PC OEMs who have started procuring DRAM from the spot market, will help bring a "safe" price trend...
miCARD gaining acceptance from Taiwan makers
Jun 3, 14:41
After having been approved by the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) for more than a year, miCARD, a memory card standard advocated by Taiwan IT companies, is gaining more acceptance...
Taiwan market: ViewSonic, A-Data and HiTi lower digital photo frame prices
May 26, 16:02
In the Taiwan market, ViewSonic has lowered online retail prices for its 10.2-inch digital photo frames by 15-17% to about NT$6,000 (US$197) while local brand makers A-Data Technology...
Adata Technology has introduced a new USB flash drive series - the C003 - which measures 7.5mm in thickness and weighs 10 grams. The Adata C003 is available in 2-32GB, coming with...
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Computex 2010: A-Data USB 3.0 drive
A-Data is showcasing its new generation USB 3.0 flash drives, the N003 and N005, at Computex 2010 between Jun 1-5. A-Data offers an assortment of USB drives. The company has tapped...
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Computex 2010: A-Data XPG Plus DRAM module
A-Data Technology is exhibiting its product lineup at Computex 2010, including its high-performance XPG Plus DRAM module. The company's power supplies, along with the XPG high-performance...
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Computex 2010: A-Data 1200W power supply
A-Data's 1200W power supply is a among a range of products that the vendor is exhibiting at Computex 2010 between June 1-5. Other A-Data products at the show include high-performance...
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Computex 2010: A-Data 500 Series SATA 6Gbps SSD
Memory module specialist A-Data Technology is showcaising its products at Computex 2010, including its 500 Series SATA 6Gbps SSD. Other products being exhibited at the event include...
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Aiming big: Q&A with A-Data chairman Simon Chen
Hit by poor market conditions in 2008, A-Data Technology saw its first annual loss since it was founded in 2001. However, the memory module house made a turnaround in 2009, and saw...
Timing crucial to DRAM consolidation, says A-Data chairman Simon Chen
Digitimes recently talked to Simon Chen, chairman of A-Data Technology, about the Taiwan government's bailout program for the island's fragile DRAM industry. According to Chen, the...
- China market: Booming sales of Windows Phones could be short-lived, say sources
- DRAM share of average smartphone BOM falls by half, says IHS
- Tizen-based devices to appear in 2H12
- MediaTek lands 2.5G handset solution orders from Nokia, say sources
- Taiwan solar cell makers plan to increase quotes due to expected order increases from China
- Taiwan 1Q12 display production value down 7.7%, says IEK
- Demand for TV LED backlights to hold in 2H12, say Taiwan LED makers
- Nuvoton looks to strong sales in May and June
- China market: 6.8 million iPhones shipped in 1Q12, says Digitimes Research
- BOE may roll out AMOLED panels at Ordos line in 2014
- Overall value of lighting market to shrink as LEDs displace conventional technology, says Pike Research
- Faraday tapes out 40nm ASICs for 4G LTE base stations, says paper
- US solar firms may request duties on China-made solar modules
- Advantech to deploy marketing offices in third-level cities in China in 2H12
- Taimide completes phase-1 of new polyimide factory
- Proportion of SSD-equipped ultrabooks to fall to 56% in 2Q12, says Digitimes Research
- Korean vendors compete for OLED market
- Lumenpulse receives US patent on technology that converts analog to digital signals allowing lighting control over AC power lines
- Commentary: Solar trade war between US and China looming
- Energy Focus receives LED product order to re-light navy ships
- Suntech responds to preliminary decision on tariffs in US anti-dumping investigation of solar cells from China
- Yingli Green Energy responds to US decision on anti-dumping tariffs
- US levies heavy anti-dumping tariffs on China-made solar cells
- Analog IC designers seeing May sales boom
- High Power Opto begins mass production of blue, green LED chips on silicon substrates
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
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| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 7192.23 | +41.04 | +0.57% |
| TSE electronic | 273.64 | +1.73 | +0.64% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 102.57 | +0.39 | +0.38% |
| OTC electronic | 131.23 | +0.42 | +0.32% |
- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
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Maxim's Chris Neil, senior VP, Industrial and Medical Solutions Group
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Ravi Subramanian, CEO of EDA firm Berkeley Design Automation
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Algotochip CTO Satish Padmanabhan and company VP of operations Mike Hong
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- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire
Keeping industrial interesting: Q&A with analog and mixed signal solution provider Maxim
According to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Maxim Integrated Products, the industrial...
Over the next 30 years, the world's middle class (defined as per capita income of more than US$8,000...
Turning C code into silicon in 8-16 weeks: Q&A with semi startup Algotochip
Silicon Valley startup Algotochip specializes in architecting and implementing all aspects of a complete...
The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
The ramping-up of 8.5G production at China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Taiwan ICT industry development and outlook
A presentation prepared for Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), offering an overview of Taiwan's key ICT industries and the dynamics influencing future development. The report is free for download.
- Standards and scale of Asia LED lighting markets
Digitimes Research projects marked growth in LED markets across Asia over the next five years. This Digitimes Research Special Report provides an overview of the standards in the major LED lighting markets in Asia.
- Development of electronics manufacturing bases in China central and western regions
The recently published 12th Five Year Plan clearly states the intention to reform the industrial structure. Central government policy has succeeded in making the central and western regions the most important manufacturing sites for the coming decade.