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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 22, 2009
11:02 (GMT+8)
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IC distributor Supreme enjoying outstanding performance in 4Q09 Nov 20, 17:00 Supreme Electronics has estimated its consolidated revenues will top NT$3 billion (US$92.68 million) in November and hit a 2009 year-high in the fourth quarter driven by demand for memory products. The company expects a bright outlook for memory products in the first quarter of 2010. Read more |
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Innolux, CMO, TPO to hold board meeting to discuss merger Nov 20, 16:55 Innolux Display, Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) and TPO Displays have agreed to call a board meeting on November 20 to discuss details of the merger of the three companies, according to a TPO filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Read more |
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Pihsiang to launch electric vehicles with Microcar, to build new electric car plant in Taiwan Nov 20, 16:13 Taiwan-based Pihsiang Electric Vehicle Manufacturing plans to team up with France-based Microcar to launch electric cars in France in the first quarter of 2010, according to company president Chiang Ching-ming. Read more |
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Pegatron lands large-volume smartbook orders Nov 20, 15:40 Pegatron Technology has received a large volume of orders for smartbooks from a number of clients, which are likely to launch in cooperation with telecom carriers in the first quarter of 2010, according to company general manager of business unit one, Jeremy Shu. Read more |
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FET capex for 2010 to exceed NT$9 billion Nov 20, 15:33 Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) expects to allocate a capex higher than the NT$9 billion (US$280.4 million) projected for 2009 in 2010. The new capex will include a budget of NT$3-4 billion for its roll-out of HSPA+ infrastructure, according to chief commercial officer Yvonne Li. Read more |
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SMIC completes construction on multiple fabs in Shenzhen Nov 20, 10:45 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has completed construction of its new and separate 200mm (8-inch) and 300mm (12-inch) fabs in Shenzhen, China. David NK Wang made his first appearance as SMIC's CEO on November 19, when the China-based foundry held a ceremony to celebrate the completion. Read more |
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China will need 6-8 8G plants to fulfill panel demand in the future Nov 19, 17:06 Market watchers expect China will require six to eight 8G or above LCD panel production lines to fulfill its demand in the future. China's LCD TV panel demand in 2009 is estimated at around 27 million units, and is forecast to rise to 38 million units in 2010 and 45 million units in 2012, market sources added. Read more |
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Solder material maker Shenmao expects revenues in 2010 to grow 20% on year Nov 19, 16:41 Taiwan-based solder material maker Shenmao Technology expects its revenues in 2010 to grow 20% and reach a record high compared to 2009. Read more |
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China-based touch controller supplier Pixcir expands cooperation with Taiwan-based touch panel suppliers Nov 19, 16:07 China-based TFT-LCD driver IC and capacitive touch controller supplier Pixcir Microelectronics has recently expanded its cooperation with Taiwan-based touch panel suppliers including Cando and Sintek Photronic, and completed testing for 5- to 17.3-inch touchscreen modules, according to market sources. Read more |
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Asustek announces 15.6-inch 3D notebook with price at NT$50,000 in Taiwan Nov 19, 16:05 Asustek Computer has announced a 15.6-inch 3D notebook, the G51J 3D, featuring Nvidia's 3D Vision solution priced about NT$50,000 (US$1,556), high than Acer's 15.6-inch 3D notebook's NT$37,900 (US$1,180) in Taiwan. However, Asustek's 3D solution will give consumers better image quality, according to industry sources. Read more |
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IC distributor Yosun to set up more offices in China Nov 19, 15:57 Taiwan-based IC distributor Yosun Industrial plans to invest an additional NT$120 million (US$3.73 million) to set up more branch offices in second- and third-class cities in China and expects revenues generated from the China market to increase at least 50% in 2010. Read more |
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Taiwan to come up with smart grid development plan in 2010 Nov 19, 14:47 The Bureau of Energy under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has formed a task force to draw up a plan to promote the development of smart (electricity) grids around Taiwan, with the plan to be tendered in 2010, according to the agency. Read more |
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Taiwan market: CHT unveils own-brand Android-powered smartphone Nov 19, 12:41 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has unveiled an own-brand Android-powered smartphone, the CHT 8000, which will be available in the Taiwan market in mid-December, and the company aims to ship 30,000 units of the Android phone, made by China-based Huawei Technologies, within one year. Read more |
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PVI chairman expects e-book reader market to more than double in 2010 Nov 19, 11:50 Electrophoretic display (EPD) maker Prime View International (PVI) chairman Scott Liu has forecast that the global e-book reader market will more than double in 2010, compared to 2009. Read more |
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Spirox sees no risk of overspending by foundries and IC backend suppliers in 2010 Nov 18, 16:36 Taiwan-based Spirox, which provides integrated solutions from IC design through manufacturing for the semiconductor and TFT LCD high-tech industries, has commented that there will be no risk of overspending by the local wafer foundries and IC packaging and testing firms in 2010. Read more |
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Quanta aims to ship more than 4 million all-in-one PCs in 2010 Nov 18, 15:39 Quanta Computer expects its all-in-one PC shipments to surpass four million units in 2010 and it will remain as the global largest all-in-one PC maker, according to the company. Read more |
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BenQ debuts own-brand e-book reader, aims at global sales of 300,000 units in 2010 Nov 18, 14:58 BenQ has introduced its own-brand e-book reader, the nReader, and plan to launch it together with its online e-book trading platform in Taiwan in January 2010 and then in Japan and China. Read more |
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Taiwan-based passive device makers Polytronics, Thinking Electronic see prospects for new products Nov 18, 14:26 Passive device maker Polytronics Technology has received verification from clients on its new LED heat dissipation plate product line and expects to see demand from Taiwan- and South Korea-based panel makers, according to the company. Thinking Electronic Industrial, another passive device maker, also said it has obtained orders for its new variable resistors used in 3G base stations, from China, Ireland and other markets. Read more |
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MTI looks to double-digit revenue growth in 4Q09, says CEO Nov 18, 11:41 Taiwan-based network equipment maker Microelectronics Technology (MTI) expects its revenues to grow by a double-digit rate sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2009 buoyed by increasing shipments of low noise block (LNB) devices and remote radio heads (RRHs) for CDMA networks, according to CEO and president Allen Yen. Read more |
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Taiwan Mobile expects handset procurement to increase 10-15% in 2010, says paper Nov 17, 15:41 Taiwan Mobile expects its purchase of handsets in 2010 to increase 10-15% from the 1.2 million units it purchased in 2009, the Chinese-language Commercial Times quoted Cliff Lai, COO of consumer business group at Taiwan Mobile as indicating. Read more |
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DRAM production costs to drop significantly in 2010, say Taiwan makers Nov 17, 14:17 With more DRAM producers progressing to next-generation production process, the competition in die shrink will cause an overall reduction in DRAM production costs in 2010, according to sources at Taiwan-based DRAM makers. Read more |
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Chip sales in 2010 to rebound to 2008 levels, says Gartner Nov 17, 14:03 Worldwide semiconductor revenues are on pace to total US$226 billion in 2009, an 11.4% decline from revenues of US$255 billion in 2008, according to the latest outlook by Gartner. The revised forecast shows a narrower drop compared to the firm's previous estimate of a 17.1% shrink. Read more |
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HTC to delay Qualcomm Brew MP handsets to early 2010, say sources Nov 17, 13:32 HTC (High Tech Computer) will delay the launch of its Qualcomm Brew Mobile Platform (Brew MP)-based high-end feature handsets to early 2010 instead of the fourth quarter of 2009 as originally planned, according to market sources. Read more |
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Solar panel glut peaks in mid-2009, says iSuppli Nov 16, 16:55 Although the global solar panel market remains in an acute state of oversupply, the inventory glut plaguing the industry has begun to abate somewhat due to surprisingly strong demand from Germany, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Wistron expects to land more than 90% of 3D notebook orders in 2010, says paper Newswatch - Nov 16, 13:58 Wistron expects to manufacture more than 90% of the global 3D notebooks in 2010, according to a Chinese-language Apply Daily report citing Brian Chong, chief of product planning in Wistron as saying. Read more |
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Taiwan ODD makers optimistic about global demand for slim-type drives in 2010 Nov 16, 10:53 Taiwan-based ODD makers expect to see on-year growth in global slim-type ODD shipments mainly due to the trend of notebooks replacing desktops as well as increasing demand for all-in-one (AIO) PCs. Read more |
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Innolux seeking land in northern Taiwan reportedly for 8.5G LCD fab Nov 16, 10:07 In response to reports that Innolux plans to invest NT$500 billion (US$15.49 billion) to set up an 8.5G plant in a science park in Miaoli, northern Taiwan, the company has indicated that it has asked the local government for help obtain land, but whether it will use the land to build its next-generation panel fab will depend on the growth of the company and the market conditions. Read more |
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Intel to launch four Arrandale CPUs for mainstream notebooks in January 2010 Nov 13, 17:09 Intel plans to launch four 32nm dual-core Arrandale CPUs (Calpella platform), the Core i5-520M, Core i5-430M, Core i3-350M and Core i3-330M, in the first half of January 2010 for the mainstream notebook segment, according to sources from notebook players. Read more |
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Korea to extend lead in LCD panel capacity in 2010, Digitimes Research says Nov 13, 16:44 Korea-based TFT LCD panel makers' share of global capacity in terms of area is likely to come close to 50% in 2010 due to aggressive expansion, while Taiwan competitors will account for only about 40%, according to Digitimes Research. Read more |
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Connector maker Simula expects further growth for notebook solutions in 2010 Nov 13, 16:28 Taiwan-based connector maker Simula Technology expects the ratio of its revenues generated by related notebook solutions will increase to 30-40% in 2010 compared to 20-30% in 2009, thanks to continued growth of the global notebook market, according to the company. Read more |
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GaAs foundry AWSC to see 50% revenue growth in 2010 Nov 13, 16:11 Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company (AWSC) has seen order visibility extend to the first half of 2010, and the company estimates revenues next year will grow 50% from 2009, according to market sources. AWSC's major customer Skyworks is expected to increase orders to AWSC in 2010 as it has become the power amplifier (PA) supplier for Apple's new-generation iPhone. Read more |
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ProMOS says partnership with Elpida not affected by TIMC fate Nov 13, 11:47 The uncertain fate of Taiwan Innovation Memory Company (TIMC, previously Taiwan Memory Company) has nothing to do with ProMOS Technologies' supply agreement with Elpida Memory, according to ProMOS chairman ML Chen. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Acer unveils 3D notebook in Taiwan Nov 12, 16:20 Acer on November 11 unveiled its 15.6-inch Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook and the company has already prepared 3,000 units to sell at the IT Month consumer trade show in Taiwan. The show will run from November 28 to January 1, 2010. Read more |
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CPT to offer 3D, multi-touch and EPD panels, says president Nov 12, 16:18 Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) plans to broaden its product lines and will start shipping 3D, multi-touch and EPD (electrophoretic display) panels as early as the end of 2009, according to company president Chiu Chuang-yi. Read more |
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AAT expects revenues to drop over 20% sequentially in 4Q09 Nov 12, 15:36 IC design house Advanced Analog Technology (AAT) expects its revenues to decline over 20% sequentially to NT$200-240 million (US$6.17-7.40 million) in the fourth quarter due to slow demand from the flat panel sector. The company has posted revenues of NT$80.55 million for October, in line with expectations. Read more |
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Intel to launch three Arrandale CPUs for ultra-thin notebooks in 1H10 Nov 12, 15:08 Intel plans to launch three 32nm dual-core Arrandale CPUs (Calpella platform), the Core i7-640UM (1.2GHz), Core i7-620UM (1.06GHz) and Core i5-520UM (1.06GHz) with price in thousand-unit tray quantities of US$305, US$278 and US$241, respectively, in the first half of 2010 for ultra-thin notebooks, and will launch more CPUs for the market in the third quarter of 2010, according to sources from notebook players. Read more |
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Network equipment maker Netronix expanding e-book reader production lines Nov 12, 14:53 Taiwan-based network equipment maker Netronix will begin to expand its production lines for e-book readers at the end of 2009 instead of the first quarter of 2010 as originally planned due to increasing demand, according to the company. Read more |
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SPIL to buy factory from PSC for NT$1.78 billion Nov 12, 14:48 Chip packaging and testing house Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) has announced it will spend NT$1.78 billion (US$54.94 million) buying a factory with production equipment from DRAM maker Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) for capacity expansion. Read more |
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LED industry total capex to grow 158% in 2010, says LEDinside Nov 12, 14:16 Total capex in the Taiwan LED industry is expected to reach NT$35 billion (US$1.08 billion) in 2010, up 158% on year from NT$13.5 billion in 2009, according to LEDinside. Read more |
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Wistron developing handheld device using flexible e-paper Nov 12, 12:08 Wistron is currently developing a 5- to 6-inch handheld device that will adopt a flexible e-paper display from the recently acquired Polymer Vision, according to Brian Chong, chief of product planning in Wistron. Read more |
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Taiwan LCD equipment self-sufficiency estimated at 60% in 2009 Newswatch - Nov 11, 17:08 Taiwan's self-sufficiency for flat panel display (FPD) equipment is estimated to reach 60% in 2009, and is poised to grow over the next five years, according to the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Taiwan is forecast to achieve 83% self-sufficiency in 2015. Read more |
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E-readers will take off for holiday shoppers in 2010, says Gartner Nov 11, 15:37 This year is likely to be remembered as a watershed in the evolution of e-books and e-readers with several milestones and product launches standing out as catalysts for change in the market, according to Gartner. However, while the number of electronic readers sold is likely to increase in 2009, it expects 2010 to be the year when e-book readers really become popular consumer electronic devices, culminating in e-reader "mania" for the 2010 holiday season. Read more |
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Samsung handset focus to be on Windows Mobile, Android and Bada in 2010, says senior VP Nov 11, 11:57 Samsung Electronics will continue to adopt Windows Mobile- and Android-based platforms for new smartphones launched in 2010, with another focus on in-house developed open operating system Samsung Bada, according to senior vice president Don Joo Lee. The executive added that Samsung may not roll out new Symbian-based models globally in 2010. Read more |
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LED backlighting, 16:9 ratio remain mainstream technologies for notebook panels in 2010 Nov 11, 11:10 LED-backlighting and 16:9 aspect ratio will remain as the mainstream technologies for notebook panels in 2010 with some models featuring touchscreen and 3D functions, according to market sources. Read more |
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Global PC processor shipments jump 23% sequentially in 3Q09, says IDC Nov 10, 16:57 Worldwide PC processor shipments in the third quarter of 2009 rose substantially by an all-time record level for a single quarter, according to data from IDC. PC processor unit shipments in the third quarter rose 23% compared to the second quarter, approximately double the typical growth in unit shipments for the period. In terms of revenues, the PC processor market grew more than 14% on quarter to US$7.4 billion, said IDC. Read more |
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Nanya Technology lands NT$18 billion in syndicated loans Nov 10, 15:21 Nanya Technology on November 9 signed on for a syndicated loan of NT$18 billion (US$554 million), with the fund earmarked for its process advancement, according to the company. The Taiwan-based DRAM producer is looking to migrate all of its 12-inch production (130,000 wafers per month) to 50nm process technology. Read more |
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CHT to invest NT$12.8 billion in optical fiber networks in 2010, says paper Newswatch - Nov 10, 13:40 Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will invest NT$12.8 billion (US$395 million) to expand its optical fiber networks in 2010, including the procurement of GPON (Gigabit-capable passive optical network) equipment for the first time, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Chimei aims at NT$5 billion in revenues for 2010 Nov 9, 16:41 Chimei aims to challenge NT$5 billion (US$154.68 million) for revenues in Taiwan in 2010 as the company plans to launch large-size LCD TVs with features including white LED backlighting, 240Hz refresh rate and DLNA wireless, and LCD monitors with features including LED backlighting and 3D display in Taiwan. Read more |
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Nvidia Fermi push-back to 2010 not expected to impact sales, say sources Nov 9, 13:57 Nvidia's decision to push back the launch of its next-generation flagship GT300 (Fermi) GPU to the first quarter of fiscal 2011 (January 26-April 26, 2010) is unlikely to affect the company's performance for the remaining part of 2009, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Chip sales forecast brighter in 2009, says SIA Nov 6, 15:40 The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has revised upward its estimate of global semiconductor sales for 2009 to a 11.6% decline, resetting its previous projection of negative 21.3%. The industry group also gave more positive growth estimates for 2010 and 2011. Read more |
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