Last update: Wednesday 2 January 2013 [47 news items]
PQI to set up two holding firms
Jan 2, 11:32
Taiwan-based memory module maker Power Quotient International (PQI) will adjust its non-operating investment framework by establishing two wholly-owned subsidiary holding companies,...
PQI to exit DRAM module business in 2013, says executive
Dec 7, 15:31
Power Quotient International (PQI) expects to completely phase out its DRAM module business in 2013, as part of the company's business transformation plan, according to Alan Chang,...
SSD maker CoreSolid Storage ceases operations
Dec 5, 22:04
CoreSolid Storage, a SSD joint venture between TDK and Power Quotient International (PQI), has suspended its operations due largely to fierce competition in the industrial-specific...
PQI shifts focus to wireless peripherals, accessories
Nov 23, 12:16
Power Quotient International (PQI) is set to reduce its exposure to the DRAM module market, and focus on the sale of wireless peripherals and accessories used in consumer technology...
Adata suffers 3Q12 net operating loss, PQI to downsize capital
Oct 29, 11:44
Taiwan-based memory module maker Adata Technology saw net operating loss of NT$1.74 million (US$59,000) for the third quarter of 2012 mainly due to drops in DRAM price, while fellow...
PQI to downsize capital by 40%
Stockwatch - Sep 10, 11:06
Power Quotient International (PQI), a Taiwan-based memory module maker, will reduce its paid-in capital by 40% from NT$2.925 billion (US$97.8 million) currently to NT$1.755 billion...
DRAM module makers post sequential revenue gains in November
Dec 12, 15:38
Most DRAM module makers have posted sequential revenue gains in November, buoyed by increased shipments of NAND flash products, according to data released by the companies.
PQI, Apacer see small 3Q11 net profits
Nov 1, 01:25
Power Quotient International (PQI) and Apacer Technology, two Taiwan-based makers of memory modules, on October 31 reported their financial reports for the third quarter of 2011,...
Powerchip to see NAND flash capacity booked up by Phison
Oct 27, 10:05
Phison Electronics reportedly will make an advance payment of NT$300 million (US$9.9 million) to Powerchip Technology for NAND flash, mainly 2Gb chips, with deliveries to be collected...
Powerchip Technology lands large order for NAND flash from PQI
Sep 27, 01:00
Taiwan-based Powerchip Technology has obtained an order for NAND flash using 4,000-5,000 12-inch wafer equivalents from Power Quotient International (PQI), a Taiwan-based memory module...
Adata, PQI report losses for 1H11
Sep 1, 01:00
Memory module makers Adata Technology and Power Quotient International (PQI) both swung to net losses in the first half of 2011 from profits a year ago.
Memory module firms post on-month drops in May revenues
Jun 10, 01:15
Transcend Information posted a revenue drop of 9.1% sequentially in May 2011, while fellow memory module companies Apacer Technology, Power Quotient International (PQI) and Phison...
Memory module firms enjoy rebound in March revenues
Apr 11, 14:02
Taiwan-based memory module houses Transcend Information, Power Quotient International (PQI) and Apacer Technology have reported sequential growth in revenues for March 2011 of 54.1%,...
PQI reports 3Q10 losses of NT$2.69 per share
Nov 2, 14:52
Memory module maker Power Quotient International (PQI) has reported net losses of NT$747 million (US$24.5 million), or NT$2.69 per share, for the third quarter of 2010. The losses...
PQI judged to pay NT$16 million damages in losing patent suit
Sep 7, 15:06
A local Taiwan court has ruled in favor of China-based Netac Technology in a patent infringement lawsuit against Taiwan-based memory module maker Power Quotient International (PQI)...
Transcend, PQI see revenues rebound in June
Jul 9, 11:23
Both Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI) saw June revenues grow over 10% sequentially, reversing their on-month revenue drops in May and April.
PQI chair departs after Foxlink takes stake
Jul 5, 14:25
Jance Lu has left her post as chairman and president of memory module maker Power Quotient International (PQI), effective July 2, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock...
Foxconn Group members investing in component players
Jul 2, 14:34
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has recently announced plans to invest US$135 million to acquire several component and system makers in China, and has expanded its...
DRAM module makers see May revenues decline
Jun 10, 11:12
A-Data Technology, Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI) have all posted revenue drops sequentially for May 2010, due to weak market demand arising from the...
Memory module makers see weak May
Jun 4, 01:35
Most Taiwan-based DRAM module houses including A-Data Technology, Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI) are likely to post revenue drops of 10-20% sequentially...
Prices of low-density memory cards to rebound in June, says PQI chairperson
Jun 3, 16:45
Prices for low-density 1GB and 2GB memory cards are expected to rebound by the end of June, but the price trend for the high-density segment will be uncertain due to increased output...
Transcend posts sales decline in April
May 10, 15:51
Transcend Information has announced revenues of NT$2.25 billion (US$71.37 million) for April 2010, down 20.6% on month and 21.2% on year. The memory module house said its shipments...
PQI snaps up NT$225 million net profits in 1Q10
Apr 30, 10:34
Power Quotient International (PQI) has reported net profits of NT$225.02 million (US$7.15 million) for the first quarter of 2010, up significantly from NT$85.28 million in the prior...
PQI sees February 2010 sales drop on month, expects rebound in March
Mar 10, 14:05
Power Quotient International (PQI) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$2.19 billion (US$68.78 million) for February, a sequential decline of 15%. The memory module house expects...
SanDisk begins to supply NAND flash wafers, say memory module makers
Mar 9, 10:16
Taiwan-based NAND flash device makers including A-Data Technology, Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI), and flash controller supplier Phison Electronics have...
DRAM pricing looks bullish, says PQI chairperson
Feb 26, 16:05
Prices for DDR2 chips are expected to rise again in the second quarter mainly due to reduced production at makers, with the pricing showing more strength than the DDR3 segment, according...
Transcend, PQI see January 2010 sales up on month
Feb 10, 15:52
Transcend Information saw revenues increase 2% sequentially to NT$2.93 billion (US$91.35 million) in January 2010, while Power Quotient International (PQI) managed a 4.7% growth on...
Taiwan DRAM module makers report revenue growth in 2009
Jan 11, 13:40
A-Data Technology, Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI) all saw 2009 revenues return to a growth track following 2008, when they experienced on-year drops.
Most Taiwan-based DRAM module makers to report profits for 2009
Dec 31, 10:27
Taiwan-based DRAM module houses A-Data Technology, Power Quotient International (PQI), Unifosa and Panram International are all expected to swing back to profitability in 2009, according...
PQI shifting emphasis to DRAM modules for revenue growth
Dec 10, 15:42
Memory module house Power Quotient International (PQI) has posted revenues of NT$2.08 billion (US$64.4 million), almost flat from the previous month. The company said it increased...
DRAM module makers post outstanding 3Q09 profits
Nov 2, 15:59
Taiwan memory module makers A-data Technology, Transcend Information and Power Quotient International (PQI) all saw significant profit growth in the third quarter of 2009.
Memory module maker PQI raises NT$475 million in private placement
Oct 12, 16:54
Power Quotient International (PQI) has announced it completed a private placement for the issue of new shares at NT$19.56 per unit. The Taiwan-based memory module maker has raised...
Memory module makers to see revenue growth in September
Sep 28, 15:54
Taiwan-based memory module makers A-Data Technology, Power Quotient International (PQI) and Transcend Information are expected to enjoy revenue growth on year in September 2009, thanks...
Stockwatch - Sep 23, 10:36
A-Data Technology has posted a filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) announcing a purchase of new shares worth NT$39.25 million (US$1.2 million) from rival Power Quotient International...
DRAM module maker PQI swings to profits in 1H09
Aug 27, 14:24
Taiwan-based Power Quotient International (PQI) has posted a net profit of NT$379 million (US$11.5 million) for the first half of 2009, compared to a loss of NT$116 million for the...
ACX sees earnings up over 60% sequentially in 1Q13
Bits + chips | 9h 16min ago
Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
Bits + chips | 9h 30min ago
Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks
Displays | 9h 42min ago
3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
Displays | 10h 28min ago
NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
Displays | 10h 54min ago
AGC to release new self-adhesive glass for optical bonding used in electronic products
Displays | 11h 6min ago
eMagin enters electronic viewfinder market with OLED microdisplay
Displays | 11h 10min ago
New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
Displays | 11h 11min ago
Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
LED | 11h 14min ago
Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
IT + CE | 11h 56min ago
Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
Displays | May 21, 18:13
Sharp announces new Ultra HD TVs
Before Going to Press | 9h 42min ago
Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
Before Going to Press | 9h 50min ago
Shipment proportions of 8- and 10-megapixel lens modules on the rise, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | 10h 11min ago
Telecom operators in China expected to stop placing orders for 3.5-inch smartphones by July 2013
Before Going to Press | 10h 21min ago
Taiwan connector makers worried about competition from China-based makers
Before Going to Press | 10h 32min ago
Taiwan FPCB makers to face renewed competition from rivals in Japan
Before Going to Press | 10h 33min ago
China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
Before Going to Press | 10h 34min ago
Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
Before Going to Press | 11h 6min ago
Monitor panel pricing expected to remain stable in May
Before Going to Press | 12h 9min ago
CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
Before Going to Press | 12h 9min ago
Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | May 21, 18:04
- AMD falls to 4th rank MPU supplier in 2012, says IC Insights
- Revenues for drivers in LED general lighting applications to triple, says IMS Research
- Supply chain to begin volume shipments of new Xbox console orders in 3Q13
- MediaTek 2Q13 sales likely to beat guidance
- Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
- Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels
- Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013
- China market: Third-party e-payment services generate CNY1.2 trillion in 1Q13 total trade value, says Analysys
- China market: Online advertising valued at CNY18 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Touch screen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong performance in May
- AUO publishes 65-inch Full HD OLED panel technology paper at SID Display Week
- Taiwan networking device makers see decreasing profit-to-R&D spending ratio
- Win Semi expects to post double-digit revenue growth in 2013
- LED maker Epistar expects more revenues from lighting applications in 3Q13
- TSMC presence in advance process market remains strong
- Chicony seeks growth from non-notebook product lines
- Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
- LED firms to lower prices through improved technology
- Commentary: High-end LED lighting in demand
- Digitimes Research: Europe solar trade tariffs may slow down market growth
- BenQ Materials expects performance to improve in 2Q13
- TV panel pricing expected to further drop in May, says WitsView
- Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms
- TPK expected to see decline in touch screen notebook market share during 2Q13
- Taiwan attracts January-April foreign direct investment of over US$1.5 billion
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- 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
- DIGIEVER partnership with EverFocus for better professional network surveillance solutions
- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- 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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- 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
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal

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