Commentary: Rising chip prices may undermine Taiwan Memory

Mar 30, 10:35

Taiwan downstream DRAM makers are saying that the leading DRAM vendors, Samsung Electronics, Hynix Semiconductor, Micron Technology and Elpida Memory, are no longer tolerating low...

DRAM suppliers may increase quotes due to rising demand, sources say

Mar 27, 12:08

Samsung Electronics, Hynix Semiconductor and Elpida Memory may raise DRAM quotes as demand from major memory module makers is increasing significantly, industry sources have specul...

HP shows interest in Hynix CMOS image sensors

Mar 19, 16:09

Inventec, which will produce Hewlett-Packard's (HP's) next-generation 10-inch netbooks, has been asked to evaluate the possibility of adopting Hynix Semiconductor's new VGA CMOS image...

Hynix gearing up for CMOS image sensors, sources say

Mar 10, 10:58

Hynix Semiconductor is gearing up the development of CMOS image sensors (CISs) and will offer VGA, 2-megapixel, 3-megapixel and 5-megapixel models, according to industry sources....

DRAM contract prices down on continued weak demand, says inSpectrum

Mar 6, 16:25

Contract quotes for mainstream 1GB DDR2 modules posted a slide of 1.2% sequentially in the first half of March, after having a stable February, according to inSpectrum. This implies...

Even Samsung gets stung; iSuppli cuts 2009 DRAM revenue forecast

Feb 10, 14:28

The downturn in the DRAM industry has become so bad that even the dominant market leader, Samsung Electronics, is no longer immune, with the company in the fourth quarter of 2008...

Hynix operating loss widens in 4Q08 on ASP erosion

Feb 5, 09:37

Hynix Semiconductor has posted a net loss of 1.33 trillion won (US$964 million) in the fourth quarter of 2008, with negative 88% of net income margin. This marked the fifth straight...

DRAM chicken game yields no winners in 2008, says iSuppli

Jan 8, 10:24

In the dangerous game of chicken, two drivers aim their cars at each other and accelerate to full speed. The first driver to lose his nerve and swerve is the loser – or the...

Samsung reported 50% capex cut dampens memory outlook, but lifts pressure on competition

Jan 6, 17:08

A recently-reported slash in capex for 2009 by Samsung Electronics has raised concerns among market watchers that a deceleration in the growth of the global memory market may become...

PSC includes Elpida in proposal for bailout funds, but not its technology

Dec 31, 10:06

Taiwan DRAM maker Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has been asked to resubmit its application for government bailout funds, since the current proposal outlining its cooperation...

Hynix said to be willing to transfer NAND flash technology to ProMOS

Dec 30, 14:43

Memory chip maker Hynix Semiconductor has reportedly offered to transfer its NAND flash technology to ProMOS Technologies, in addition to the two companies' existing partnership for...

DRAM makers cut 2009 capex on dim outlook

Dec 29, 11:16

Due to weakened demand and increased uncertainty, DRAM makers including Micron Technology, Hynix Semiconductor and Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) have each announced capex...

Prices for microSD cards increase 50% in one day

Dec 23, 01:15

With Samsung Electronics reducing its microSD supply to the market, price for microSD card saw a record high daily increase of 50%, according to market sources.

DDR2 prices jump nearly 20% as makers start to control shipments

Dec 19, 01:15

Following Hynix Semiconductor's 20% cut in DRAM output and the governments in several countries offer their commitment to rescuing the DRAM industry, DRAM prices have finally been...

SRAM antitrust investigations closed with no charges filed against Hynix

Dec 17, 09:58

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the EU Commission have both notified Hynix Semiconductor America and Hynix Semiconductor that they have closed their respective investigations...

NAND flash output to shrink in 2009 on weakening demand

Dec 8, 12:29

NAND flash output is likely to shrink in 2009, as more orders for high-end consumer electronics devices have been withhed or cancelled indefinitely, according to sources at Taiwan's...

Intel raids skilled staff from SMIC and Hynix for Fab 68 in China

Nov 27, 14:11

Intel has completed first-round recruitment of staff for its 12-inch fab in Dalian, China (Fab 68) amid the rising wave of layoffs and production cuts by global semiconductor players,...

Kingston sees surge in demand for NAND flash products in China

Oct 15, 01:10

Memory module maker Kingston Technology expects a staggering increase in shipments of NAND flash products in October as demand in China is growing strongly.

Micron-Qimonda acquisition almost official; battle of DRAM giants continues

Oct 3, 01:20

Micron's acquisition of Qimonda is almost official, according to market sources.

Hynix to cut capex for 2009, say industry sources

Sep 25, 14:29

Hynix Semiconductor will reduce its capital expenditure (capex) for 2009 following the recently announced DRAM production cuts, according to sources at Taiwan DRAM makers.

More DRAM production cuts needed despite Hynix reductions, says DRAMeXchange

Sep 22, 12:26

Despite the latest cut in production announced by Hynix Semiconductor, more reductions are needed to help the global DRAM industry recover from its current slump, according to DRAM...

Hynix to accelerate retirement of 200mm fabs, to reduce capacity by 30% by early 2009

Sep 18, 16:12

Hynix Semiconductor said that the company will retire its 200mm wafer fabrication plants, which are less efficient than 300mm fabs earlier than planned in order to improve its financial...

Hynix says US decides to lift countervailing duty order on DRAM

Aug 22, 10:21

Hynix Semiconductor has said the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has released an official letter notifying the US International Trade Commission (ITC) that no US domestic interested...

Micron makes gains in NAND market

Aug 20, 10:24

Micron Technology in the second quarter narrowed its NAND flash memory market-share gap with Hynix Semiconductor, setting the stage for a battle for the industry's third rank this...

Hynix to become second-largest institutional investor at ProMOS

Aug 18, 11:51

Following ProMOS Technologies' announcement of drawing investment from Hynix Semiconductor, the Korean memory maker will become the second-largest institutional shareholder at ProMOS...

Numonyx and Hynix extend NAND flash cooperation

Aug 6, 14:50

Hynix Semiconductor and Numonyx have announced a five-year agreement to expand their joint development programs for NAND flash memory segment.

TSMC leads growth among top 20 semiconductor suppliers in 1H 2008, says IC Insights

Aug 5, 11:02

Recent research from IC Insights uncovered a big shakeup in its global top 20 semiconductor supplier rankings, with many of the major DRAM and flash suppliers (e.g., Qimonda, Elpida,...