Last update: Monday 29 April 2013 [112 news items]
Spansion emerges from bankruptcy
May 11, 10:15
Flash memory solutions provider Spansion on May 10 announced it has emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization. During the reorganization, Spansion focused its business on serving embedded...
KatDC eyeing demand for Android/Linux-based software solutions embedded in consumer electronics
Apr 27, 14:09
KatDC, a Taiwan-based developer of embedded IP multimedia software solutions based on Android or Linux and user interfaces for use in home-use and portable consumer electronics, is...
VIA unveils 64-bit Nano E-series CPUs
Apr 23, 16:13
VIA Technologies has announced its Nano E-series processors, bringing native 64-bit software support, virtualization capabilities and extended longevity support to embedded markets...
TSMC claims 0.25-micron automotive-qualified embedded flash milestone
Apr 22, 10:41
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has shipped nearly 600,000 8-inch 0.25-micron AEC-Q100 qualified embedded flash (EmbFlash) wafers targeted at a wide variety of automotive...
STATS ChipPAC intros 300mm embedded WLB wafer manufacturing
Apr 13, 12:00
STATS ChipPAC has expanded the embedded wafer-level ball-grid array (eWLB) technology to reconstituted 300mm wafers, according to the company. By adding capacity through 300mm wafer...
Grace enhances design services to customized embedded flash macros
Apr 7, 14:04
China-based foundry Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing has launched an IP portfolio developed to assist customers in complementing their own IC design. The IP blocks offer various...
Global sales of built-in 3G modules to exceed plug-type data cards in three years, say sources
Newswatch - Mar 19, 10:31
Global sales of built-in 3G modules are expected to grow by an annual rate of over 30% in the next three years with their sales volume to surpass those of plug-type 3G data cards...
eMemory teams up with MagnaChip to offer 0.11-micron embedded NVM
Mar 12, 14:57
eMemory Technology has announced its Neobit one-time-programmable (OTP) memory built using 0.11-micron high-voltage production process entered volume production at MagnaChip Semiconductor...
VIA announce new embedded box PC for industrial applications
Mar 4, 17:04
VIA Technologies has announced the VIA ART-3000, a fanless and rugged embedded box system based on the Em-ITX form factor motherboard, offering a solution for a variety of industrial...
Lanner releases embedded system powered by Intel Atom D510
Mar 3, 09:55
Lanner Electronics has launched the LEC-7100, a fanless industrial computer powered by the new dual core Intel Atom D510 processor at 1.66GHz. The LEC-7100 is designed to be easily...
SMIC mass producing smart card chips for SHHIC
Feb 3, 14:02
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has announced successful commercial production of a high-end contactless smart card chip designed by Shanghai Hua Hong...
DTF 2010: AMD introduces new graphics module for embedded systems
Jan 22, 16:12
AMD has introduced the ATI Radeon E4690 Mobile PCI Express module (MXM) for the graphics-intensive embedded systems at the Digitimes Tech Forum (DTF) 2010 in Taiwan.
CES 2010: Intel unveils new Core processor family
Jan 8, 16:58
Intel has introduced its new Intel Core family of processors for notebooks, desktops and embedded devices.
VIA announces Mobile-ITX form factor to bring further miniaturization
Dec 2, 15:58
VIA Technologies has announced Mobile-ITX, the latest VIA-developed open form factor specification for the creation of ultra-compact and portable embedded devices.
AppliedMicro-TSMC partner on embedded processors
Sep 28, 10:59
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AppliedMicro, formerly AMCC) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have jointly announced a collaboration enabling AppliedMicro's...
AMD delivers new platform solution for enterprise-class embedded systems
Sep 22, 17:08
AMD has announced immediate availability of a new enterprise-class embedded platform based on the quad-core AMD Opteron processor and new AMD SR5690/SP5100 server chipset.
Spansion to seek debt-for-equity swap to ease financial pressure, says executive
Aug 17, 10:34
Spansion's financial restructuring following its exit from Chapter 11 will involve a debt-for-equity swap, according to John Nation, director of corporate marketing for the NOR flash...
AMD adds new dual-core CPUs to embedded BGA client platform
Aug 12, 16:57
AMD has announced immediate availability of two new dual-core, 18W TDP processors for the scalable ASB1 BGA embedded client platform, the Turion Neo X2 processor Model L625 and the...
eMemory extends IP solutions to 65nm, partnering with Chartered
Aug 10, 11:35
eMemory Technology, a Taiwan-based provider of IP for logic embedded non-volatile memory (NVM), has announced its 65nm Neobit one-time-programmable (OTP) memory is scheduled to enter...
Samsung and Numonyx join forces on phase change memory
Jun 24, 17:02
Samsung Electronics and Numonyx have announced they are jointly developing market specifications for phase change memory (PCM) products, which feature faster read and write speeds...
Numonyx looks to expand in Asia
Jun 16, 15:07
Numonyx, a joint venture between Intel and STMicroelectronics, has announced its distribution deployment for the Asia market. The flash memory maker has named Edom Technology, Synnex...
SMIC and Chingis announce availability of 0.18-micron embedded flash process and IP
Jun 2, 12:10
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and Chingis Technology, a fabless chipmaker of embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) solutions, have announced the availability...
AMD claims triple the performance with new ATI embedded graphics chips
Jun 1, 15:23
AMD has announced the ATI Radeon E4690 GPU designed for embedded graphics applications with more than triple the 3D graphics performance of prior AMD embedded products, the company...
Microsoft to make big push at Computex, especially in embedded space
May 19, 10:21
While the global economic climate has led some companies to take a more conservative approach toward this year's Computex Taipei 2009 show, Microsoft is aggressively pushing forward,...
Lanner expands line of Atom-based Luge computers for embedded applications
Apr 28, 16:43
Lanner Electronics has announced the launch of a compact Intel Atom-based industrial PC with extended temperature range and industrial-use I/O interfaces.
Spansion to pursue standalone strategy focused on embedded solutions
Apr 23, 10:17
Spansion, the world's largest pure-play provider of flash memory solutions, has announced that the company will pursue a standalone strategy focused on the embedded solutions market...
Mirics and Spreadtrum announce availability of embedded CMMB PCTV solution
Apr 8, 14:51
Mirics Semiconductor and China-based Spreadtrum Communications have announced the availability of an embedded PCTV solution that supports the China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting...
Camera phones, embedded PC cameras propel image sensor market, says In-Stat
Apr 7, 17:16
Continued uptake of cameras in handsets and notebooks is driving growth in the area-array image sensor market, reports In-Stat. Worldwide unit shipments of image sensors in cameraphones...
TSMC introduces 0.18-micron made embedded flash process
Apr 1, 10:41
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has recently announced that it has qualified its new 0.18-micron embedded flash (embFlash) process technology family that targets...
Lanner announces three new appliances featuring Intel Xeon 5500 platform
Mar 31, 16:50
Lanner Electronics has announced three new rackmount systems built with the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, based on the Nehalem microarchitecture.
VIA announces HD module for Pico-ITXe boards
Mar 31, 12:41
VIA Technologies has announced the first expansion HD module (VIA P710-HD) for its stackable Pico-ITXe boards.
Faraday subsidiary Innostor targeting external SSD market
Mar 25, 16:57
Controller IC designer Innostor, a 18%-held affiliate of IC design service provider Faraday Technology, is targeting the external SSD market via partnerships with memory-module mak...
Google sets up technology team in Taiwan to support Android-based products
Mar 6, 14:35
Google has set up an Android team in Taiwan aiming to offer technical support to Taiwan hardware makers developing Android-based products, including netbooks and embedded systems,...
VIA unveils a new form factor smaller than Mini-ITX
Mar 3, 17:29
VIA Technologies has announced its latest board form factor for embedded system developers, the Em-ITX form factor. Offering embedded developers a compact, versatile and highly integrated...
AMD adds new CPUs, a chipset and packaging technology to its embedded lineup
Jan 16, 10:22
AMD has added two new CPUs (Sempron 200U and 210U), a new chipset (780E) and ASB1 ball grid array packaging technology to its embedded lineup.
AUO to supply panels for use in 2nd-gen Nexus 7, say sources
Displays | 9h 45min ago
US fab-tool book-to-bill stays above parity, says SEMI
Bits + chips | 10h 12min ago
Solar cell prices may increase to US$0.43/W in Taiwan
Green energy | 10h 14min ago
Sony Mobile to extend cooperation with ODM firms, says marketing executive
Mobile + telecom | 10h 17min ago
Quartz component maker TXC expects sales to rise through 4Q13
Before Going to Press | 10h 27min ago
Facebook sets up OCP Taiwan
Before Going to Press | 10h 55min ago
Memory module firms to showcase new SSDs at Computex 2013
Before Going to Press | 11h 18min ago
UDE likely to obtain orders from 2 game console vendors
Before Going to Press | 11h 25min ago
Polarizer makers under price-cut pressure from clients
Before Going to Press | 11h 26min ago
IC suppliers expect PC demand to hit bottom in 2Q13
Before Going to Press | 11h 27min ago
Phison warns several backend firms of possible patent infringement
Before Going to Press | 11h 28min ago
AUO aims at 20% market share for eTP touch panels for notebooks in 2013
Before Going to Press | 11h 57min ago
Digitimes Research: US new solar installations may only reach 3.5GW in 2013
Before Going to Press | 11h 59min ago
Global LCD monitor OEM shipments down 14% on year in 1Q13, says TPV
Before Going to Press | 12h 19min ago
Asia set to be largest 4G LTE market, says Nokia Siemens executive
Before Going to Press | 12h 20min ago
Unity Opto expects orders to increase from June to September
Before Going to Press | 12h 50min ago
CSOT showcases 110-inch Ultra HD TV panel at 2013 SID Display Week
Before Going to Press | May 23, 18:59
TPV Technology suffers 1Q13 net loss of over US$11 million
Before Going to Press | May 23, 18:38
Lenovo aims to surpass Samsung in global smartphone market share, says paper
Before Going to Press | May 23, 18:26
AMD unveils Temash, Kabini SoC APUs
Before Going to Press | May 23, 18:25
Samsung Electronics has begun volume production of 128GB embedded memory for next-generation smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. With 128GB of the new embedded memory...
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Samsung Electronics has begun volume production of an ultra-fast embedded memory for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices in 16-, 32- and 64-gigabyte (GB) densities. The...
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VIA QSM-8Q90 system-on-module solution
VIA Technologies has announced the latest addition to the VIA Modular Solutions portfolio, the VIA QSM-8Q90. The modular design approach allows for short time-to market, application-specific...
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Macronix International has announced its first single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory. Dubbed MX30LF, the new SLC NAND family is designed for code and data storage in a wide range...
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SanDisk has announced that the iNAND Ultra line of products will be the first of its embedded flash memory products to move to 19nm manufacturing technology. Shrinking the size of...
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Focused on embedded flash: Q&A with Spansion EVP Glenda Dorchak
Spansion recently announced a joint development with United Microelectronics (UMC) to integrate its proprietary embedded charge trap (eCT) flash memory technology with the foundry's...
Spansion gearing up for SLC NAND
Spansion has started sampling the company's first single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory, built using SK Hynix' 4Xnm process technology, and packaged and tested by Spansion itself...
With the PC market reaching a mature stage, Intel is giving more attention to new market segments to help drive growth. One area the chip giant and its partners see as having strong...
During the recent Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) in the US, company senior VP, chief sales and marketing officer Henri Richard noted that one of the great pleasures he has had since...
- Intel, MediaTek and Elan taking up 60% of global touchscreen controller market
- Wintek expects to see positive turnaround in July 2013; develops Retina display technology, says chairman
- Senao expanding retail chain in eastern China
- Foxconn able to produce carbon nanotube touch panel sizes up to 10-inch
- Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013
- HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
- Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
- China market: Online gaming revenues over CNY 12 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- One quarter of all notebooks to ship with touchscreens by 2016, says IHS
- Taiwan market: LG launches waterproof smartphone
- Hermes to see revenues grow higher than 10% sequentially in 2Q13
- Elan shipping touchscreen controller ICs for new Nexus 7
- Samsung showcases new displays at SID 2013
- UMC Singapore unit expands and puts focus on R&D
- E Ink launches 3 pigment electronic paper display
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- Large-size TFT LCD panel shipments expected to drop 6% in 2013, says DisplaySearch
- Flat panel public display market expected to grow 23% annually through 2017, says DisplaySearch
- China Labor Day LCD TV sales surge by double-digit percentage, says IHS
- E Ink unveils low temperature matrix electronic paper display for freezers
- CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
- China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
- Releases
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- AEWIN Introduces Newest Multiplayer Gaming System SGA-5010
- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- 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
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
23-May-2013 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 8237.83 | -161.01 | -1.92% |
| TSE electronic | 311.32 | -6.23 | -1.96% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 119.35 | -1.36 | -1.13% |
| OTC electronic | 144.06 | -1.58 | -1.08% |
- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
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2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto's cafe booth
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Delta LED light bulbs
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
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2013 Taiwan Internationbal Lighting Show: Epistar applications for agricultural lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Everlight residential LED lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto LED strip lamp
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...
Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...
MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...
Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- 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...
- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
Digitimes Research predicts there will be a total of 389 million large-sized TFT LCD panels shipped in 2H12, with 195 million in the third quarter and 194 million in the fourth quarter - with the total representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of this year.
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 smartphone market
Smartphone shipments in 2010 and 2011 both enjoyed growth of more than 60%. Growth will decelerate in 2012 due to the high base, as well as a slowdown in consumer spending in Western Europe.
- Trends in Asia LED chip manufacturing industry
Asia is playing an ever more important role in upstream LED chip manufacturing. The region accounted for 80% of MOCVD demand in 2011 and will account for 90% in 2012, largely because Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China are the major global centers for LED chip production.