 | Nvidia backtracks to authorize native SLI technology support on Intel X58 motherboards Mobos | Aug 28, 16:38 | | Nvidia will authorize native SLI support on Intel X58 motherboards without the need for its nForce 200 chip, according to Tom Peterson, director of Technical Marketing for MCP products at Nvidia. Read more | | |
| AUO promises four 10G or above LCD plants in Taiwan Displays | Aug 28, 10:42 | | AU Optronics (AUO) plans to invest NT$400 billion (US$12.68 billion) to build four 10G or above LCD panel plants in Taiwan in the next 10 years, company chairman KY Lee has disclosed. Read more | | |
| Prosecutors raid UMC offices; rumored to be related to ProMOS insider trading Bits + chips | Aug 28, 01:35 | | Prosecutors raided the offices of United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) on August 27. Industry sources suspect that the raid was part of an investigation into possible violations of securities trading laws related to ProMOS Technologies. Read more | | |
| Mitac to give up SiRF GPS solutions due to patent dispute Bits + chips | Aug 28, 01:30 | | Mitac International will stop using GPS chipset solutions provided by US-based SiRF Technology which are involved in SiRF's infringement of six GPS patents belonging to Global Locate, a wholly owned subsidiary of US-based Broadcom, beginning the fourth quarter of 2008, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more | | |
| | | | | Wistron sees consolidated revenues boost in 1H08 Systems | Aug 28, 16:43 Wistron has announced consolidated revenues of NT$178.89 billion (US$5.68 billion) for the first half of 2008, an increase of 62% on year. Net profit... Read more | | China handset vendors make strong inroads into emerging markets Telecom | Aug 28, 12:44 Two China-based handset vendors - TCL and Konka - have made more inroads into the global handset market, especially in emerging markets, according to... Read more | Taiwan analog IC design houses show margin decline in 2Q due to fierce price competition Bits + chips | Aug 28, 12:43 Many Taiwan analog IC design houses reported second-quarter gross margins at below 40% – representing declines from the first quarter – including... Read more | | XGA resolution to become mainstream for front projectors in 2009, says Coretronic Displays | Aug 28, 12:12 Taiwan based backlight unit (BLU) and projector maker Coretronic believes that peak season demand for projectors coming this quarter, as well as increased... Read more | TICP conservative about memory card assembly demand Bits + chips | Aug 28, 12:09 After seeing weak profits in the first half of 2008 and a declining utilization rate for memory card packaging, Taiwan IC Packaging (TICP) remains conservative... Read more | | Pixart confident to meet sales guidance in 3Q Bits + chips | Aug 28, 12:00 Pixart Imaging (PXI) is confident it will meet its guidance of either having sales flat or mild growth sequentially in the third quarter, despite some... Read more | Cameo expects 802.11n shipments to expand 30-40% sequentially in 2H08 Systems | Aug 28, 11:52 Cameo Communications expects its shipments of 802.11n devices to grow 30-40% in the second half of this year compared to the volume shipped in the first... Read more | | CF maker Sintek sees strong profit growth in 1H08 Displays | Aug 28, 10:45 Color filter (CF) maker Sintek Photronic has reported strong on-year profit growth for the first half of 2008, with consolidated net profits totaling... Read more | Young Fast to build touch panel plant in Vietnam Displays | Aug 28, 10:37 Young Fast Optoelectronics, a Taiwan-based touch panel maker, has announced a plan to build a new plant in Vietnam. The company has a budget of NT$550... Read more | | Netbooks will not affect traditional notebook sales in the near term, says Wistron chairman Systems | Aug 28, 01:40 Wistron chairman Simon Lin has reiterated his conservative outlook for netbook growth, saying that the position of traditional notebooks will not be... Read more | Lite-On still optimistic about LED penetration in notebooks Displays | Aug 28, 01:25 Lite-On Technology is confident that about 15% of new notebooks will feature LED backlights, according to company CEO KC Terng, despite that some industry... Read more | | Gigastorage aims to double sales from solar-cell conductive paste Bits + chips | Aug 28, 01:20 Gigastorage aims to double revenues from solar cell conductive paste to NT$1.2 billion (US$38.1 million) in 2010 by securing orders from more solar cell... Read more | Flexium doubtful about penetration of LED-backlit notebooks Bits + chips | Aug 28, 01:10 Flexible PCB (FPCB) maker Flexium Interconnect has expressed its doubts about the penetration of LED-backlit notebooks as it is seeing poor yields, according... Read more | | BLU market to shrink in 2008, say makers Displays | Aug 28, 01:00 Due to a sluggish peak season in the third quarter this year as LCD panel makers have cut their output, backlight unit (BLU) makers believe that shipments... Read more |
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Systems | AcBel Polytech sees net profits quadruple in 2Q08 Aug 28, 13:50 | | | | Taiwan game firm Soft-World enjoys profit contribution from subsidiaries in 1H08 Aug 28, 11:56 | | | | Lite-On Technology looks for 10-15% sequential revenue growth in 3Q Aug 28, 11:50 | | | | Lite-On IT sees 2Q net profit up 49% on quarter Aug 28, 10:35 | | | | Macroeconomic pressures a boon for consumer electronics Aug 28, 10:25 | | | | Samsung introduces low-density SATA II SSDs for low-cost PC market Aug 28, 01:15 | | | | Server market accelerates in 2Q but future remains uncertain, says IDC Aug 28, 01:05 | | | | |
Mobos | Nvidia CEO touts visual computing Aug 28, 12:17 | | | | Albatron and Leadtek launch GeForce 9400 GT-based card Aug 28, 12:14 | | | | |
Displays | Delta to showcase high performance e-paper at IFA 2008 Berlin Aug 28, 11:47 | | | | |
Bits + chips | Mentor and Global Unichip optimistic about China and India handset markets Aug 28, 15:34 | | | | SanDisk boosts SD card speed by 50% Aug 28, 10:49 | | | | UMC says company operation not affected by government investigation Stockwatch | Aug 28, 11:20 | | | | |
Telecom | China's mobile phone user base increases to 608.38 million in July Aug 28, 11:58 | | | |
| | Commentary: Will Intel be the last resolve for Taiwan's WiMAX industry? Systems | Aug 27, 01:10 | | Intel, the Taiwan government and network-equipment makers all still seem to be positive about the business outlook for the WiMAX industry. Undoubtedly, Taiwan is Intel's closest ally regarding the development of WiMAX products. But is it wise for Taiwan to count solely on Intel for the development of 4G telecom technology at a time when more telecom operators around the globe have stated that they will throw their weight behind the development of LTE (Long Term Evolution)? Read more | | |
| HannStar Board expects 3Q08 PCB shipments to rise at least 10% Bits + chips | Aug 27, 01:05 | | HannStar Board expects its PCB shipments to grow at least 10% sequentially in the third quarter as a result of a seasonal upturn in the notebook market. Read more | | |
| Nan Ya forecast to challenge NT$11 billion in 3Q08 sales on healthy flip-chip demand Bits + chips | Aug 27, 01:00 | | After enjoying strong performance in second quarter 2008, Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board (NPC) is optimistic about its third-quarter performance. Read more | | |
| | | | | Taiwan government to use up current budget allocated for WiMAX industry in 2009 Systems | Aug 27, 15:08 The Taiwan government's current budget appropriated for the development of the WiMAX industry will be completely used up in 2009, according to Chen Chao-yi,... Read more | | Inventec to ship 1.5 million notebooks monthly in 2H08 Systems | Aug 27, 13:27 Inventec announced revenues of NT$137.33 billion (US$4.36 billion) in the first half of this year, an increase of 31% on year, with earning per share... Read more | FPCB makers expected to have double-digit sales growth in 3Q Bits + chips | Aug 27, 13:16 Printed circuit board (PCB) industry players stated demand for flexible PCBs (FPCBs) for handsets is growing faster than demand for PCBs in the second... Read more | | LCD component maker Wah Hong expects another revenue record in August Displays | Aug 27, 13:08 Taiwan based LCD optical film maker Wah Hong Industry's sales recovered and the company set a new record of NT$482 million in its July consolidated revenues... Read more | Silitech guides for double-digit sequential revenue growth in 3Q Telecom | Aug 27, 13:01 Handset keypad maker Silitech Technology expects its revenues to expand by a double-digit rate sequentially in the third quarter of this year due to... Read more | | Inventec Appliances net profits down 10% on year in 1H08 Telecom | Aug 27, 13:00 Inventec Appliances has announced that its net profits declined 10.2% on year to NT$1.42 billion (US$44.94 million) on consolidated revenues of NT$39.06... Read more | Accton swings to profits in 1H08 Systems | Aug 27, 12:59 Network-equipment maker Accton Technology has reported that it posted pre-tax profits of NT$201 million (US$6.36 million) on revenues of NT$7.72 billion... Read more | | Sensors take growth baton in the MEMS market Bits + chips | Aug 27, 12:57 Driven by new demand from consumer electronics and wireless applications, the global market for Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) will expand to... Read more | CHT to largely expand capital of Singapore subsidiary, possibly for satellite cooperation with SingTel Systems | Aug 27, 10:09 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) on August 26 announced it will add investment of NT$3.3 billion (US$105 million) in Chunghwa Teleocm Singapore Pte., its wholly... Read more | | IC distributors turn conservative for September as China white-box handset clients cut orders Bits + chips | Aug 27, 01:25 IC distributors are turning conservative about China's white-box handset market, as clients are cutting orders amid weaker-than-expected demand, according... Read more | Simplo reports strong 1H08 profits, expects robust notebook battery market in 2H08 Systems | Aug 27, 01:20 Notebook battery module maker Simplo Technology has reported strong profit growth the first half of 2008, with the company expecting demand to remain... Read more | | Arima handset shipments to LGE to jump to 10 million units in 2009 Telecom | Aug 27, 01:15 LG Electronics (LGE), ambitiously eyeing the emerging markets, has placed orders with Arima Communications for at least 12 new 2.5G handsets, with shipments... Read more |
| | | | Micron said to be upping its packaging orders to Taiwan Bits + chips | Aug 26, 01:30 | | With Micron Technology having reporting losses for five consecutive quarters, the memory maker is expected to outsources more NAND flash packaging orders. Currently, Micron still uses its own capacity for packaging, but it will gradually outsource orders. Read more | | |
| CPT expands its LCD panel output cuts in September Displays | Aug 26, 01:20 | | While the panel market remains slow despite it being the traditional peak season, CPT will continue to cut its LCD panel output in September, according to James Wu, chief executive of Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT). Read more | | |
| | | | | LG leads global CDMA handset market for six consecutive quarters in 2Q08 Telecom | Aug 26, 15:40 LG Electronics led the global CDMA handset market for the sixth straight quarter in the second quarter of this year, with shipments totaling 12.7 million... Read more | | HP and Dell notebook demand to benefit GTM, ITE and Ene in 3Q08 Bits + chips | Aug 26, 15:30 Taiwan-based notebook related IC design houses Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT), Integrated Technology Express (ITE), and Ene Technology are expected... Read more | Wahlee shows strong sales growth in 1H08 on healthy solar module demand Bits + chips | Aug 26, 12:48 Wahlee Industrial, a materials supplier for semiconductor production, reported NT$9.44 billion in sales in the first half of 2008, with NT$730 million... Read more | | Thin-film solar cell makers worry capacity may not match orders Bits + chips | Aug 26, 12:31 Despite seeing capacity already booked by customers, some thin-film solar cell makers in Taiwan have started worrying that they may fail to fulfill their... Read more | AUO expects new shipment record in August for its small- to medium-size LCD panels Displays | Aug 26, 12:21 CT Liu, VP and general manager of consumer product display business group at AU Optronics (AUO) indicated that the company's small- to medium-size LCD... Read more | | Skymedi profit surges in 1H08 on solid ties with Samsung Bits + chips | Aug 26, 11:03 Thanks to a big volume of memory card orders from one of its major investors, Samsung Electronics, Skymedi reported that its profit surged by more than... Read more | Downstream players hope LCD panel prices can stabilize Displays | Aug 26, 10:55 Downstream players are expressing the hope that LCD panel prices can stabilize, as consumers are refraining from digging into their pockets in the meantime... Read more | | GSMC likely to source 8-inch wafer fab tools from STMicroelectronics Bits + chips | Aug 26, 10:50 After seeing its discussions for a potential purchase of 8-inch wafer fabrication tools from fellow foundries fail, China-based foundry Grace Semiconductor... Read more | WTC and HannStar Board share virtual headquarters Bits + chips | Aug 26, 01:25 With Taiwan-based multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) supplier Walsin Technology Corporation (WTC) announcing that it would be increasing its stake... Read more | | NAND flash makers extend their presence to USB memory drives Bits + chips | Aug 26, 01:10 Sluggish NAND flash demand and demand from OEM customers has prompted chipmakers to extend their presences beyond chip production. Among major NAND flash... Read more | UTAC sales growth to beat rivals in 3Q Bits + chips | Aug 26, 01:05 By projecting its third-quarter sales will grow by more than 10% on quarter, United Test and Assembly Center (UTAC) may take a lead over fellowing packaging... Read more | | CMC Magnetics still seeing demand exceed supply Systems | Aug 26, 01:00 CMC Magnetics, the largest Taiwan-based OEM maker of blank optical discs, has received orders with the total volume exceeding its production capacity... Read more |
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Systems | Connector maker Sinbon suffers over 76% on-year drop in profits in 1H08 Aug 26, 15:43 | | | | Taiwan game firm Gamania sees Japan operation swing to profs in 1H08 Aug 26, 12:16 | | | | Taiwan market: Forworld Electronics launches BD-ROM drive Aug 26, 10:53 | | | | Cooling module makers to be impacted by Dell purchasing strategy, says paper Newswatch | Aug 26, 12:42 | | | | Strong sales growth for HP Mini-Note, says paper Newswatch | Aug 26, 12:40 | | | | Toshiba declines to sell HD DVD patents to Taiwan makers, says newspaper Newswatch | Aug 26, 10:57 | | | | |
Displays | AUO to announce expansion plans on Wednesday, paper says Aug 26, 12:37 | | |
| Philips said to be looking for Taiwan partner for LED bulb production Newswatch | Aug 26, 16:59 | | | | |
Bits + chips | Qimonda begins volume production of Rambus XDR DRAM for the PS3 Aug 26, 17:09 | | | | Broadcom to acquire digital TV business from AMD Aug 26, 10:58 | | | | Motech secures additional polysilicon from DC Chemical Stockwatch | Aug 26, 01:15 | | | | |
Telecom | Taiwan market: HTC ranks fourth in handset sales with 9% sales value share Aug 26, 12:35 | | |
| Arima Communications suffers exodus of top executives, says paper Newswatch | Aug 26, 12:36 | | | |
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