Last update: Tuesday 22 May 2012 [149 news items]
Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
May 22, 12:20
Powerchip Technology has reportedly claimed that it has preferential subscription rights to purchase a 70% stake which Elpida Memory held in Rexchip Electronics although the Japan-based...
Rexchip, Powerchip see March revenues rise
Stockwatch - Apr 5, 11:25
Taiwan-based DRAM makers Rexchip Electronics and Powerchip Technology saw their revenues for March increase by 55.57% and 23.42% respectively on month, according to the two compani...
Powertech to sell Rexchip stake to Kingston
Mar 27, 01:10
Powertech Technology (PTI), a Taiwan-based provider of memory IC packaging and testing service, will sell all of its 9.32% stake in Rexchip Electronics, Elpida Memory's Taiwan-based...
Rexchip foundry capacity influential on DRAM pricing, say Taiwan makers
Mar 14, 01:30
While Japan-based DRAM maker Elpida Memory has filed for bankruptcy protection and will start its restructuring process, Elpida's disposal of the DRAM foundry capacity belonging to...
Mar 13, 11:30
Memory module firm Adata Technology has reported a sequential rise in February revenues of 15.8%. Sales of non-DRAM modules accounted for 55.7% of company revenues in the month.

Rexchip to launch rights issue for NT$6 billion
Mar 12, 15:57
Rexchip Electronics, the Taiwan-based production subsidiary of Elpida Memory, has revealed plans to raise an additional paid-in capital of NT$6 billion (US$203 million) through issuing...

Digitimes Research: Elpida bankruptcy to have long-term negative impact on Taiwan DRAM industry
Mar 5, 16:30
The short-term impact of Elpida Memory's bankruptcy on Taiwan-based DRAM chipmakers might be mixed. However, none of the Taiwan companies, which are second-tier suppliers in the global...

Nanya Technology sees 9-month highest revenues in February
Stockwatch - Mar 5, 10:01
DRAM maker Nanya Technology has reported revenues of NT$3.245 billion (NT$109 million) for February, the highest monthly level since June 2011.
Powerchip commits full support to Rexchip
Mar 1, 15:43
Elpida Memory's bankruptcy filing has brought concerns about whether Rexchip Electronics, a 64.7%-held subsidiary of Elpida dedicated to manufacturing DRAM memory, would be able to...

Powerchip releases Rexchip, Maxchip shares to PTI
Newswatch - Mar 1, 14:22
DRAM maker Powerchip Technology has released a major portion of its share holdings in Rexchip Electronics and Maxchip Electronics to memory packaging firm Powertech Technology (PTI)...
Rexchip says it will revise sales model with Elpida
Feb 29, 14:48
Rexchip Electronics, the Taiwan-based production subsidiary of Japan's Elpida Memory, has stated that the firm will pursue a new sales model with the parent company, which has filed...

DRAM firms expected to post narrower losses in 1Q12
Feb 22, 12:24
With DRAM prices stabilizing and starting to rise, chip suppliers that operated in the red in the fourth quarter of 2011 are expected to see their quarterly losses narrow sequentially...

Rexchip posts revenue growth in January
Feb 6, 14:34
Rexchip Electronics, the Taiwan-based production subsidiary of Japan's Elpida Memory, has reported revenues for January 2012 grew 35.1% sequentially and 7.4% from a year ago to NT$2.31...
Powerchip, Rexchip post 2011 losses
Feb 1, 15:34
DRAM memory makers Powerchip Technology and Rexchip Electronics have both swung to net losses in 2011 from profits a year earlier.
DRAM makers post mixed December results
Jan 4, 12:10
Rexchip Electronics has reported a 25% sequential increase in revenues for December 2011, while fellow DRAM companies Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories saw their sales decrease...
Rexchip executives to take 10% pay cut
Stockwatch - Dec 22, 13:47
Rexchip Electronics, a DRAM-manufacturing subsidiary of Elpida Memory, will cut the salaries of top managers and executives by 10%, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock...
Rexchip finishes upgrade of DRAM process to 30nm one month ahead of schedule
Nov 22, 01:25
Taiwan-based DRAM maker Rexchip Electronics has completed the upgrade of its manufacturing process at a monthly capacity of 80,000 12-inch wafers from 40nm to 30nm, one month ahead...
Inotera, Nanya and Rexchip revenues up in October; Powerchip down
Nov 4, 01:15
Inotera Memories, Nanya Technology and Rexchip Electronics have all reported increases in October 2011 revenues from the previous month, while Powerchip Technology posted a drop.
Rexchip swings to 3Q11 net loss
Oct 28, 15:02
Rexchip Electronics, the Taiwan-based production subsidiary of Elpida Memory, swung to net losses in the third quarter from profits in the second quarter and a year earlier.
Taiwan DRAM makers feel cost pressure from Samsung and Hynix 30nm production
Oct 12, 01:05
While spot market prices for 2Gb DDR3 have dropped to below US$1, Taiwan-based DRAM makers are not concerned but are worried about competition due to the lower production costs Samsung...
PTI 4Q11 sales to be affected by DRAM cutbacks, says paper
Newswatch - Oct 4, 16:22
Memory packaging and testing house Powertech Technology (PTI) is likely to experience another sequential sales drop in the fourth quarter of 2011, as cutbacks in DRAM supply will...
Rexchip September sales down 15% on delayed deliveries
Oct 4, 12:29
Rexchip Electronics, the Taiwan-based production subsidiary of Elpida Memory, has reported a 15% decline in September revenues from the previous month. The sales drop can be attributed...
Elpida to buy Powerchip stake in Rexchip, says CEO
Sep 28, 10:55
Elpida Memory is looking to wholly own its Taiwan-based subsidiary Rexchip Electronics, through acquiring the remaining 36% stake held by Powerchip Technology, according to company...
Rexchip cuts supplies to Powerchip
Stockwatch - Sep 26, 10:51
Rexchip Electronics has reduced its DRAM-chip supplies to Powerchip Technology, while growing its deliveries to Elpida Memory, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock...
Elpida to accelerate move of DRAM production to Rexchip, says CEO
Sep 21, 10:56
Elpida Memory will gradually transfer its DRAM production lines to Rexchip Electronics in the coming year, as part of the company's measures to combat the appreciation of the Japanese...
Rexchip to report loss for 3Q11, says paper
Newswatch - Sep 19, 12:18
Rexchip Electronics is likely to fall into the red along with fellow Taiwan-based DRAM manufacturers in the third quarter of 2011, according to a Chinese-language Apple Daily...
Rexchip might ramp R2 for Elpida
Sep 16, 01:20
Elpida Memory is likely to remove some of its production lines from Japan to Rexchip Electronics's second 12-inch fab, R2, which has been left idle since the shell construction was...
Elpida moves to cope with weak DRAM prices, strong yen
Sep 15, 11:48
Elpida Memory has announced a series of measures to combat the yen's appreciation and falling DRAM prices, including plans to shift production to Taiwan, expand US dollar-based procurement,...
Nanya to cut DRAM output by 10%, says paper
Newswatch - Sep 6, 10:08
Nanya Technology has decided to scale down standard DRAM production by 10% in September with an aim to help chip prices bounce back, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily...
Rexchip only profitable Taiwan DRAM maker in 1H11
Aug 9, 01:15
Rexchip Electronics on August 8 reported unaudited net profit of NT$2.370 billion (US$81.7 million) for the first half of 2011, translating into net earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.80...
Rexchip July revenues decline over 20% on-month
Aug 5, 01:05
Rexchip Electronics, the production subsidiary of Japan's Elpida Memory, has reported an over 20% decline in July 2011 revenues from the previous month.
Newswatch - Jul 5, 10:24
DRAM manufacturer Rexchip Electronics has announced that revenues for June slid 14% sequentially and 34% on year to NT$2.82 billion (US$98 million). The company's cumulative 2011...
Rexchip sells equipment for NT$1 billion
Newswatch - Jul 1, 10:06
Rexchip Electronics on June 30 announced it has sold a set of immersion lithography equipment with leaseback options. The company will collect NT$1 billion (US$34.8 million) from...
Rexchip posts drops in May revenues
Jun 10, 01:20
DRAM manufacturer Rexchip Electronics has announced revenues of NT$3.29 billion (US$114.5 million) for May 2011, down 6.9% on month and 28.2% on year. Cumulative revenues through...
Taiwan DRAM makers transforming equipment into liquid assets
Jun 9, 11:43
In order to increase cash on hand, Powerchip Technology has struck leaseback deals with the companies to which it previously sold 12-inch manufacturing equipment, while fellow DRAM...
Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking in April
Mobile + telecom | 1min ago
Sony to ship in-cell touch panels for next-generation iPhone, say sources
Displays | 14min ago
Asustek to launch three new ZenBook models in June
IT + CE | 19min ago
PC shipments may only see slight sequential growth in 2Q12
IT + CE | 40min ago
TXC optimistic about 2Q12 revenues
Bits + chips | 58min ago
Google 7-inch tablet PC to ship in June with initial volume of 600,000 units
IT + CE | 1h 4min ago
Computex 2012: ViewSonic to unveil 21.5-inch touch screen monitor
Before Going to Press | 1h 13min ago
NAND flash faces oversupply and falling contract prices in May
Before Going to Press | 1h 23min ago
Taiwan market: Four operators to begin marketing HTC WiMAX-enabled phone in June
Before Going to Press | 1h 25min ago
Taiwan market: LG aims to take up 8% in local smartphone segment
Before Going to Press | 1h 26min ago
Touch IC orders in May are mostly short-term orders, says EETI
Before Going to Press | 2h 19min ago
PTC conservative about 2012 revenue growth
Before Going to Press | 2h 38min ago
Taiwan LCD driver IC design houses expect lower revenue growth in 2Q12
Before Going to Press | 2h 40min ago
Solar wafer maker GET reports full capacity
Before Going to Press | 2h 41min ago
- TPV steps up LCD TV production
- China market: Energy-saving subsidies expected to boost sales of LCD TVs
- New e-book readers face production issues with front light panel
- June TV panel prices to be flat
- LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
- Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
- Compal lands notebook ODM orders from Samsung
- Thunderbolt to become key specification for motherboard market in 2H12
- TSMC 3Q12 revenues to grow at a slower pace than expected, say sources
- Taiwan digital camera makers developing MILCs
- China and Taiwan LED firms sign agreement in Zhengzhou China
- China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
- 3M announces commercial availability of FTB3 barrier film
- Linde expands TFT-LCD footprint in China with gas contract for Samsung in Suzhou
- Weltrend expects to turn into profitability in 2Q12
- Silicon Power Computer & Communications to list on OTC
- Eris Technology to list on OTC at the end of June
- Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
- Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
- Asustek, Acer to see 10% of notebook shipments in 2012 feature touchscreen panels
- GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
- Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
- Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Global Mobile obtains NT$640 million loan
- Mighty Bright showcasing LED lighting lineup at the National Stationery Show in New York
- International smartphones vendors worried about insufficient LTE chip supply
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Step into the new era of HD surveillance - GKB to launch ForeSight Surveillance System
- iPV Tracker: TOPPER SUN's intelligent solar tracking system that adjusts the position of PV modules automatically to track the sun can increase the power yield by 30-40%
- Glacialight is pleased to expand its Navi Series LED Flood Light Line into DC
- Advantech Makes Testing More Effective, Advancing Intelligent Vehicle Inspection
- Digi-Key launches new website for Israel
- 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
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
23-May-2012 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 7147.75 | -127.14 | -1.75% |

| TSE electronic | 271.94 | -5.69 | -2.05% |

| GTSM (OTC) | 103.29 | -1.28 | -1.22% |

| OTC electronic | 132.45 | -1.69 | -1.26% |

- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire

Keeping industrial interesting: Q&A with analog and mixed signal solution provider Maxim
According to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Maxim Integrated Products, the industrial...

Over the next 30 years, the world's middle class (defined as per capita income of more than US$8,000...

Turning C code into silicon in 8-16 weeks: Q&A with semi startup Algotochip
Silicon Valley startup Algotochip specializes in architecting and implementing all aspects of a complete...

The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
The ramping-up of 8.5G production at China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
- 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...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Taiwan ICT industry development and outlook
A presentation prepared for Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), offering an overview of Taiwan's key ICT industries and the dynamics influencing future development. The report is free for download.
- Standards and scale of Asia LED lighting markets
Digitimes Research projects marked growth in LED markets across Asia over the next five years. This Digitimes Research Special Report provides an overview of the standards in the major LED lighting markets in Asia.
- Development of electronics manufacturing bases in China central and western regions
The recently published 12th Five Year Plan clearly states the intention to reform the industrial structure. Central government policy has succeeded in making the central and western regions the most important manufacturing sites for the coming decade.


















