PTI, Elpida, UMC to collaborate to develop 3D IC logic+DRAM integration solution

May 31, 01:10

Taiwan-based memory packaging/testing company Powertech Technology (PTI) and wafer foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) as well as Japan-based DRAM maker Elpida Memory on May 30...

ProMOS says cooperation with Elpida unchanged

May 12, 16:42

Taiwan's ProMOS Technologies has stated that its cooperation with technology partner Elpida Memory of Japan remains unchanged, and both parties are looking to expand their ties.

Elpida slips to loss in fiscal 4Q10

May 12, 16:04

Japan's Elpida Memory has reported net losses of JPY8.2 billion (US$101 million) on revenues of JPY92.1 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011, showing a swing...

Powerchip reportedly lands foundry orders from NOR chip vendors, says paper

Newswatch - May 10, 13:55

Taiwan-based DRAM chipmaker Powerchip Technology, which has put more emphasis on foundry manufacturing, has grabbed orders for NOR flash memory from Spansion and Silicon Storage Technology...

ProMOS still unprofitable, plans fundraising

May 6, 01:10

DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies has reported net losses of NT$4.26 billion (US$149 million) on revenues of NT$4.05 billion for the first quarter of 2011. Losses remained high compared...

Elpida unveils 25nm DRAM production process

May 2, 14:18

Elpida Memory has announced development of a 2Gb DDR3 DRAM using 25nm process technology.

Rexchip posts 1Q11 profits

Apr 29, 01:25

Rexchip Electronics has reported net profits of NT$1.83 billion (US$64 million), or per-share earnings of NT$0.62, for the first quarter of 2011, making it the only profitable DRAM...

Elpida to mass produce 30nm DRAM chips in May

Apr 27, 13:43

Japan-based memory chip vendor Elpida Memory has revealed plans to start mass producing 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM for PC applications in May 2011, using 30nm-class process technology. Manufacturing...

Powerchip signs new cooperation pact with Elpida

Apr 27, 01:30

Powerchip Technology has signed a new cooperation agreement with Elpida Memory for the contract production of DRAM chips. OEM production of DRAM chips will account for over 50% of...

Elpida sees lower profits in fiscal 2010

Apr 26, 09:40

Japan's Elpida Memory has estimated that net profits for the fiscal year ending March 2011 slid 35.5% to JPY2 billion (US$24.5 million). Consolidated sales for the same period, however,...

Rexchip announces successful pilot run of 30nm 2Gb DDR3

Apr 20, 13:51

Rexchip Electronics has announced that it successfully completed pilot runs of Elpida Memory's 30nm 2Gb DDR3 product. Pilot run results for Elpida's 30nm process have met expectations...

Elpida to have Rexchip make server-use DRAM

Apr 19, 11:49

Elpida Memory has for the first time contracted its Taiwan-based joint venture to manufacture server-use DRAM memory, industry sources revealed. Rexchip Electronics will produce server...

Elpida says packaging and testing unit affected by earthquake

Apr 8, 14:32

Japan-based memory chip supplier Elpida Memory has disclosed the impact of the earthquake that occurred in northeast Japan on April 7 on its business operations.

Elpida develops 30nm, 4Gb DDR2 mobile RAM

Apr 7, 11:50

Elpida Memory on April 7 announced that it has developed a 4-gigabit (4Gb) DDR2 mobile RAM, which employs the company's 30nm process technology. The new device features a low operating...

Elpida says parts and materials sufficient until end-July

Mar 28, 10:55

Elpida Memory has disclosed the latest details regarding the company's product supply situation, 17 days after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Powerchip considers using epi wafers if Japan supply squeezes

Mar 17, 14:25

Taiwan-based DRAM maker Powerchip Technology reportedly is considering adopting epitaxial wafers if supplies of wafers by major producers such as Shin-Etsu Handotai remain disrupted...

Elpida says packaging and testing unit back in operation

Mar 17, 12:35

Elpida Memory has announced that Akita Elpida Memory, a packaging and testing subsidiary of Elpida, has resumed production on restoration of electricity supply.

Elpida likely to seek support from PTI for packaging and testing

Mar 15, 15:34

With plant operations disrupted due to power shortages, Japan-based Elpida Memory may ask for assistance from its packaging and testing partner Powertech Technology (PTI), industry...

Japan earthquake: Elpida says still assessing impact

Mar 14, 10:23

Elpida Memory, Japan's only maker of DRAM, has provided its business status in the wake of the massive earthquake that hit the country, saying that information remains incomplete,...

PTI announces investment in Elpida subsidiary

Stockwatch - Mar 11, 12:13

Powertech Technology (PTI), a major memory-IC packaging and testing company in Taiwan, plans to make a JPY4.1 billion (US$49.5 million) investment in EBS, a wholly-owned subsidiary...

ProMOS, Rexchip sales up sequentially in February 2011

Mar 10, 14:26

ProMOS Technologies and Rexchip Electronics have announced growth in February 2011 revenues from the previous month, joining fellow DRAM companies Nanya Technology and Powerchip Technology...

Rexchip to allocate NT$3.6 billion for process transition

Mar 4, 14:36

The board of directors of Rexchip Electronics has approved a budget of NT$3.598 billion (US$2.89 billion) for the company's transition to 30nm-class process technology. The spending...

Rexchip to volume produce mobile DRAM for Elpida in 3Q11

Feb 25, 12:00

Rexchip Electronics will start trial production of mobile DRAM products employing Elpida Memory's designs in May 2011, with sample shipments to follow shortly afterward, Elpida president...

Elpida looking to team up with Taiwan counterparts, says CEO

Feb 25, 01:50

Elpida Memory president and CEO Yukio Sakamoto has admitted that the company is approaching Taiwan-based Powerchip Technology and ProMOS Technologies with a view of forming a competitive...

Elpida mulls price hike on improved demand

Feb 25, 01:10

Elpida Memory is planning to raise prices of its PC DRAM in early March 2011, as demand and supply will be more balanced, according to company president and CEO Yukio Sakamoto speaking...

Elpida prices TDR at NT$21.30 per unit

Feb 18, 12:36

Japan's Elpida Memory on February 18 announced it has determined the pricing terms for the listing of TDR (Taiwan depositary receipts) and the issuance of the company's common shares...

ProMOS dismisses reported integration with Elpida

Feb 15, 14:50

ProMOS Technologies has reiterated that it has no knowledge about reported plans by it and Elpida Memory to integrate their DRAM business operations.

Elpida kicks off TDR order placement on Feb 15

Feb 15, 01:00

Japan-based Elpida Memory will begin the three-day order placement period for its Taiwan depository receipts (TDR) on February 15 with a computer draw scheduled for February 21 and...

Elpida, Rexchip develop prototype 1Gb DDR3 with 4F2 technology

Feb 10, 13:52

Elpida Memory and Rexchip Electronics have jointly announced the successful joint pilot production of 1Gb DDR3 SDRAM featuring 4F2 memory cell architecture. The pilot run was handled...

Elpida CEO positive about PC DRAM demand after March

Feb 10, 02:00

Supply for DDR3 memory will become tight in April or May after reaching a balance point in March 2011, according to Elpida Memory president and CEO Yukio Sakamoto. DRAM inventory...

Elpida to list depositary receipts in Taiwan on February 25

Feb 9, 15:22

Japan-based Elpida Memory has announced that it has obtained approval from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) and other relevant agencies for its Taiwan depositary receipts (TDR) listing...

Elpida to issue TDRs soon, says paper

Newswatch - Feb 8, 15:29

Elpida Memory is scheduled to sell its shares on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) through an issuance of TDRs (Taiwan depositary receipts) in mid-February, according to a Chinese-language...

DRAM contract prices continue slide in 2H January

Jan 26, 16:34

Late January contract prices for DRAM continue trending downward, despite previous media reports saying Elpida Memory would raise its prices later in the month.