Last update: Thursday 17 January 2013 [657 news items]
Rise of e-book readers to result in decline of book publishing business, says IHS iSuppli
Apr 29, 15:00
Marking a major inflection point, the book publishing industry has entered a period of long-term decline because of the rising sales of e-book readers, new IHS iSuppli research ind...
Acquisition positions Silicon Image for wireless HD video leadership, says IHS iSuppli
Apr 28, 10:33
With its planned acquisition of SiBeam, high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) chipmaker Silicon Image has positioned itself to take the lead in the burgeoning market for the...
Samsung closes in on Intel for semiconductor market leadership in 2010, says IHS iSuppli
Apr 20, 11:02
Samsung Electronics in 2010 came closer to challenging Intel's chip market leadership than any company had in more than a decade, according to IHS iSuppli.
Supply of handset image sensors hit by Japan earthquake, says IHS iSuppli
Apr 15, 10:36
The recent earthquake in Japan is impacting the production of CMOS image sensors at two facilities in the country, affecting the supply of these parts to the mobile phone market,...
Consumer and mobile MEMS to boom in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
Apr 12, 10:29
After only four years of existence, a segment of the MEMS market known as new MEMS - specifically for consumer electronics (CE) and mobile handsets - will jump 157.4% in 2011, powering...
Nintendo 3DS sales expected to be strong, but will not match DS, says IHS iSuppli
Apr 11, 16:52
Nintendo's strategy of promoting the connectivity and local networking features of its newly released 3DS handheld gaming system in the US will help drive rapid adoption of the device...
IHS iSuppli raises semiconductor forecast for 2011
Apr 6, 10:32
The latest IHS iSuppli semiconductor forecast for 2011, issued on March 30, calls for annual semiconductor revenue growth of 7%, up from the 5.8% expansion predicted in the previous...
China MCU market to grow through 2015, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 31, 10:09
China's microcontroller (MCU) market is expected to reach US$4.7 billion in revenues by 2015, up more than two-thirds from US$2.8 billion in 2010, according to IHS iSuppli.
Tablet DRAM density to rise 147% in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 30, 10:42
The amount of DRAM in media tablets will jump 147% in 2011 to an average of 676MB, according to market research firm IHS iSuppli.
Nintendo 3DS carries US$100.71 bill of materials, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 29, 12:19
Nintendo's groundbreaking 3DS handheld gaming system carries a bill of materials (BOM) of US$100.71, according to a preliminary physical dissection of the product conducted by the...
Europe to continue dominating solar market in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 28, 17:12
Despite brewing trouble for the solar industry in the region, Europe in 2011 will continue to account for the lion's share of photovoltaic (PV) installations in the world, claiming...
Intel sees slight share increase in processor market in 2010, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 25, 11:53
In a year of major changes for the global microprocessor industry, one thing remained the same in 2010: leading suppliers Intel and AMD maintained their customary ranks in the market,...
Japan earthquake impacts auto industry, says IHS
Mar 24, 14:51
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami have impacted the entire automotive industry supply chain in Japan, including the infotainment segment, according to IHS iSuppli. This will have...
AT&T continues 4G spectrum grab with T-Mobile buy, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 23, 12:14
With its purchase of T-Mobile USA, AT&T appears to be continuing to use acquisitions to gain control of more of the limited supply of wireless spectrum required to compete in...
Mar 22, 15:00
The Japan earthquake has resulted in the suspension of one-quarter of the global production of silicon wafers used to make semiconductors, according to IHS iSuppli. The 25% reduction...
Graphics-enabled microprocessor usage surges in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 17, 12:25
The year 2011 will be the biggest period yet for graphics-enabled microprocessors (GEM), as the penetration of GEMs reaches 50% in notebooks and 45% in desktops, according to the...
Japan earthquake to impact component supply and pricing, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 15, 13:54
The Japan earthquake and tsunami could result in significant shortages of certain electronic components, potentially causing pricing for these devices to increase dramatically, according...
iPad 2 carries bill of materials of US$326.60, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 14, 16:53
With the second-generation iPad, Apple has held the line on the bill of materials (BOM), maintaining virtually the same costs as the first version of the device, an IHS iSuppli teardown...
Japan earthquake: Impact analysis from IHS iSuppli
Mar 14, 10:37
Market research firm IHS iSuppli has given its commentary and analysis on how significant the Japan earthquake could impact the global electronics production.
Dell increases PC market lead over Acer in 4Q10, says iSuppli
Mar 11, 14:15
Dell's competitive position is improving in the global PC market, thanks to strong corporate sales as well as an unlikely helper: Apple's iPad, according to IHS iSuppli.
US TV prices decline to make way for new models, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 10, 15:26
Pricing for flat-panel TVs in the United States fell for a third consecutive month in February as manufacturers sought to clear old inventory and make room for new 2011 models, according...
Western Digital to become dominate HDD maker with Hitachi acquisition, says iSuppli
Mar 8, 12:03
With its purchase of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST), hard drive maker Western Digital (WDC) will pad its lead in the global hard disk drive (HDD) market, giving...
China's wireless carriers double capital spending on 4G in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 4, 11:13
China's investment in the next-generation 4G wireless technology known as Long Term Evolution (LTE) is set to double in 2011 as the country's major telecom carriers move to upgrade...
XOOM BOM totals US$359.92, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 2, 11:47
The Motorola XOOM's materials cost closely approximates that of a comparably equipped iPad, as revealed by a physical dissection conducted by the IHS iSuppli. The XOOM carries a bill...
Large-size LCD panel prices decline in February, says IHS iSuppli
Mar 1, 16:35
Pricing for large-size LCD panels continued to decline in February in light of soft demand and rising inventories, but the situation could improve by April when brands increase their...
LED backlighting drives double digit growth for DTV Semiconductors in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
Feb 23, 12:07
Driven by the vibrant light-emitting diode (LED) backlighting segment, the global digital TV (DTV) semiconductor market is expected to expand by a robust 16.5% in 2011, according...
Energy efficiency technology to take solar market by storm, says IHS iSuppli
Feb 18, 15:16
With their ability to increase the efficiency of solar systems, module level power management (MLPM) solutions are set for fast growth, with almost 40% of residential photovoltaic...
WLAN chipset shipments set to double in 2011, says IHS
Feb 18, 10:04
With Wi-Fi functionality becoming a standard feature in a host of electronic devices spanning TVs, cameras and car entertainment systems, shipments of WLAN chipsets will double in...
Samsung expands lead in 4Q10 DRAM market, says iSuppli
Feb 17, 11:14
Samsung Electronics managed to grow its already commanding share of the DRAM market in the fourth quarter of 2010, according to IHS iSuppli.
Semiconductor inventories swell to alarming level, says iSuppli
Feb 17, 10:55
Global inventories held by semiconductor suppliers surged to their highest level in two-and-a-half years during the fourth quarter of 2010, a development that could spell trouble...
Inventory spike to hit solar supply chain in 1Q11, says IHS iSuppli
Feb 17, 10:52
While new photovoltaic (PV) installations are expected to rise robustly in 2011, the road to growth will be bumpy, with inventories throughout the solar industry expected to surge...
Nokia/Microsoft alliance carries downside for cell phone giant, says IHS iSuppli
Feb 15, 13:32
Nokia's agreement with Microsoft to make Windows Phone 7 its principal operating system is likely to have a negative near-term impact on Nokia's smartphone shipments, according to...
Mobile DRAM market to grow through 2015, says iSuppli
Feb 14, 10:42
Mobile DRAM shipments are projected to reach 2.9 billion gigabits (Gb) in 2011, up 71% from 1.7 billion Gb in 2010, according to IHS iSuppli. Growth will continue during the following...
Tablet NAND flash demand to rise nearly 400% in 2011, says iSuppli
Feb 14, 10:23
Tablet PC consumption of NAND flash is expected in 2011 to soar to 2.3 billion GB, up 382.4% from 476.8 million GB in 2010, according to IHS iSuppli. Shipments of NAND for tablets...
Optical lens makers to see revenue contributions from tablet PCs in 2Q11
Feb 10, 01:55
Taiwan-based optical lens makers Largan Precision, Genius Electronic Optical and Newmax Technology will start seeing revenue contributions from tablet PC products in the second quarter...
HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
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- China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
- Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
- China market: B2C transaction value over CNY133 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
- Asustek, Chunghwa Telecom cooperate to provide cloud computing services
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- China market: Smartphone sales over 75 million units in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Imec, Globalfoundries team up for STT-MRAM
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- ACX sees earnings up over 60% sequentially in 1Q13
- Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
- Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks
- 3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
- NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
- New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
- AMD falls to 4th rank MPU supplier in 2012, says IC Insights
- Touch screen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong performance in May
- LED maker Epistar expects more revenues from lighting applications in 3Q13
- Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
- Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
- CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
- Can Ultra HD TVs avoid the fate of 3D sets? asks IHS
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- 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
- Clientron to exhibit its latest Zero/Thin Client and POS solutions along with the full product line 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
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- 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

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.

















