AUO 1Q09 loss narrows; expects significant improvement to 2Q09 utilization

Apr 23, 16:45

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that its first-quarter consolidated losses narrowed to NT$20.22 billion (US$597 million) from NT$26.6 billion seen in the fourth quarter, thanks to...

AUO and CMO expected to forecast better performance in 2Q09

Apr 23, 11:42

Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) are expected to forecast better shipments, revenues, ASPs and utilization rates for the second...

LCD panel shipments expected to grow 30% in 2Q09

Apr 22, 16:45

Global TFT-LCD panel shipments in the second quarter of 2009 are estimated to increase by 30% on a quarterly basis due to growing demand, according to industry sources.

Taiwan maker Co-Tech hikes May quotes for copper foil by 5-10%

Apr 21, 17:04

Taiwan-based copper foil supplier Co-Tech has notified copper-clad laminate (CCL) customers that it will raise product prices in May by 5-10% and may further increase prices in June...

Nearly 60% of China chip manufacturing goes unused in 1Q09, says iSuppli

Apr 21, 14:32

Once the world's fastest-growing chip-manufacturing region, China hit an all-time low in the first quarter of 2009, with nearly 60% of the nation's semiconductor manufacturing capacity...

Wafer supply tightening amid high utilization rates at pure-play foundries

Newswatch - Apr 16, 14:23

The supply of 8-inch wafers, particularly epi wafers, has become increasingly tight recently while utilization rates at the 8-inch fabs of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company...

Netbooks and 3G handsets seen as growth driver for foundry sector in 3Q09

Apr 15, 15:37

Orders from the netbook and 3G handset segments will help drive foundry growth for the third quarter of 2009, sources at semiconductor makers have commented. The sector already hit...

Passive component utilization rates climbing on resumed orders for notebooks

Apr 15, 15:25

Chip resistor maker Ta-I Technology and power choke specialist Cyntec have enjoyed rising utilization rates since March, thanks to resumed orders from the notebook segment. Ta-I noted...

Taiwan COF substrate makers see orders and utilization up

Apr 15, 11:58

Taiwan-based chip-on-film (COF) substrate makers have seen increased orders from Japan-based driver IC designers, including Renesas Technology and NEC, thanks to the appreciation...

LCD utilization to rise to nearly 80% in 2Q09, says DisplaySearch

Apr 15, 11:49

Average LCD panel fab utilization fell to an all-time low of 50% in January 2009, according to DisplaySearch. February utilization was 62%, March increased to 69% and the second-quarter...

PCB maker 2Q09 revenues expected to grow 20% on notebook demand

Apr 15, 11:12

PCB makers Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE), HannStar Board, Tripod Technology and Unitech Printed Circuit Board will likely enjoy 15-20% revenue growth sequentially in the second quarter,...

TSMC expected to remain profitable or break even in 1Q09

Apr 14, 16:17

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to maintain its profitability, or fall to its breakeven point, for the first quarter of 2009, according to market observers,...

Protective component maker Thinking seeing full utilization

Apr 10, 16:32

Taiwan-based protective commponent maker Thinking Electronic Industrial saw March revenues increase 22.6% to NT$141 million (US$4.18 million) driven by demand from PC and notebook...

VIS March revenues rise on orders transferred from TSMC

Apr 10, 14:50

Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has reported a 28% sequential revenue growth for March. Industry sources have speculated that the second-tier foundry has received additional...

Quartz component makers to see improving utilization rates in 2Q09

Apr 9, 16:45

Taiwan-based quartz component makers TXC and Tai-Saw Technology expect their capacity utilization rates to continue to improve during the second quarter although first-quarter revenues...

Chip resistor makers see shipment growth in March

Newswatch - Apr 9, 16:27

Chip resistor makers Ta-I Technology and Ralec Electronic saw demand for chip resistors increase driven by strong sales of notebooks. Both companies have reported revenue growth for...

IC packaging firm Greatek March revenues up 58% on CE demand

Newswatch - Apr 9, 16:07

IC packaging firm Greatek Electronics saw its March revenues soar 58% on month to NT$650 million (US$19.35 million), buoyed by strong demand for consumer electronics products in China...

Driver IC packaging firms to reach full utilization by end of 2Q09

Apr 8, 16:33

Taiwan-based LCD driver IC packaging and testing houses are expected to see their fabs running at full capacity by the end of the second quarter, as more Japan-based IDMs have begun...

PCB order visibility extends to 3-4 weeks

Apr 7, 17:01

Current order visibility of PCBs has extended to 3-4 weeks from 2-3 weeks previously due to increased orders from the notebook and TFT LCD segments, while utilization rates have also...

PPT and NPC see FC substrate utilization up

Apr 6, 15:35

Global flip-chip (FC) substrate suppliers are expected to report shipment growth in March thanks to increased orders from Intel and AMD. Taiwan-based Phoenix Precision Technology...

Packaging firm SPIL revenues up 29% in March, likely to swing to profits in 1Q09

Apr 6, 12:17

Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) has announced revenues of NT$3.87 billion (US$117 million) for March, an increase of 28.9% on month. However, its accumulated sales for the...

Passive component material prices up 20%

Newswatch - Apr 3, 10:57

The current price of passive component materials has increased 20% because of short supply. Some material suppliers indicated that inventories have been cleared out as utilization...

DRAM supply bit growth to decelerate significantly in 2009, says DRAMeXchange

Apr 1, 17:06

The bit growth of the global DRAM industry will manage a mere 2.43% in 2009, as most suppliers are facing cash crises amid the ongoing downturn, according to DRAMeXchange. The market...

PVI Taiwan production reaches full utilization

Apr 1, 16:53

Taiwan-based Prime View International (PVI) has already reached full utilization at its EPD (electrophoretic display) production lines in northern Taiwan and has extended production...

TSMT utilization to climb on orders from AUO and CMO

Mar 31, 17:07

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TSMT), an LCD SMT production solutions provider, has seen increased orders from its major panel customers AU Optronics (AUO) and Chi Mei Optoelectronics...

VIS utilization rising on driver IC demand

Mar 31, 15:13

Taiwan's Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a foundry affiliate of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is expected to see its utilization rate at one of its...

LCD players dropping unpaid leave policy amid rising utilization

Newswatch - Mar 27, 15:29

Taiwan-based LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) will cancel its unpaid leave policy in April due to rising utilization, while fellow competitor Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has significantly...

Small- to medium-size LCD panel to heat up in April

Mar 26, 16:31

Several Taiwan-based small- to medium-size LCD panel makers are expected to see their utilization rates surge to 100% in April as the upcoming peak season triggers downstream vendors...

ASE, SPIL 2Q utilization to rebound

Newswatch - Mar 25, 12:07

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) may see their packaging and testing utilization rates climb to 60% in the second quarter of 2009,...

PTI utilization slides to 70% for 1Q, expected to rebound in 2Q

Mar 24, 17:10

Powertech Technology (PTI) has said that its overall capacity utilization has fallen to around 70% for the current quarter, and ASPs (average selling prices) for both packaging and...

Taiwan chip resistor makers see utilization rates increase to 95%

Mar 24, 15:13

Ta-I Technology and Ralec Electronics, two Taiwan-based makers of chip resistors, have seen their utilization rates climb to 95%. First-quarter shipments are likely to be better than...

LED packaging house Para Light sees utilization rate rebound to 60% in March

Mar 24, 15:02

Taiwan-based LED packaging house Para Light Electronics has seen their utilization rate return to 60% in March, and the order visibility extend to April because of growing demand...

Giantplus expects utilization rate to exceed 90% in April

Mar 24, 14:14

Taiwan-based small- to medium-size LCD panel maker Giantplus Technology expects its utilization rate to exceed 90% in April amid recovering demand from China's handset market, according...

TSMC resumes production as orders surge

Mar 23, 15:50

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has returned to almost full production, buoyed by a surge in short lead time orders for handset chips, telecom products and graphics...