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News tagged Elpida

Last update: Tuesday 15 May 2012 [346 news items]

Apple reportedly books up half of mobile DRAM capacity at Elpida Hiroshima plant

May 15, 01:40

Apple has recently placed huge orders for mobile DRAM memory with Elpida Memory's 12-inch plant in Hiroshima (Japan), securing about 50% of the total chips produced at the facility,...

PTI to grab mobile DRAM orders from Micron, sources say

May 15, 01:20

Market sources generally believe that Powertech Technology (PTI) will not lose orders because of Micron Technology's takeover of its main DRAM customer Elpida Memory, as the backend...

Micron confirms talks to acquire Elpida

May 10, 16:41

Micron Technology today (May 10) issued a company statement that it is engaged in discussions with Elpida Memory's trustees to acquire the bankrupt chipmaker.

Elpida delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange

Mar 28, 11:26

The Tokyo bourse has delisted the stock of Elpida Memory, which filed for bankruptcy protection on February 27.

PTI, Walton expect sales stable in March, grow in 2Q12

Mar 21, 16:03

Packaging and testing firms Powertech Technology (PTI) and Walton Advanced Engineering have both said they continue to negotiate with Elpida Memory to work out the best solutions...

Micron reportedly offers US$1.5 billion to take over Elpida

Mar 21, 13:39

Elpida Memory reportedly plans to release its control over the company to a new management team that will come from an open bid, and industry sources have speculated that Micron Technology...

Adata February sales up 16%

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.

Adata makes advance payment to Rexchip to ensure smooth DRAM supply

Powertech revenues slip in February

Mar 9, 14:14

Packaging and testing house Powertech Technology (PTI) saw February revenues down 6.78% on month and 11.5% on year to NT$2.833 billion (US$96 million) due to production cuts at major...

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...

DDR3 spot prices top US$1 after Elpida files bankruptcy, says inSpectrum

Mar 3, 11:50

Elpida Memory's bankruptcy filing earlier last week has boosted spot market prices for DDR3 memory with 2Gb chips topping US$1, according to inSpectrum.

Elpida bankruptcy set to boost DRAM prices and revenues, says IHS

Mar 3, 10:48

Elpida Memory's move to file bankruptcy protection this week will benefit the remaining players in the DRAM market, reducing supply and boosting pricing and revenues in the second...

Accounts receivable at Elpida estimated at NT$2 billion, says PTI

Mar 2, 01:20

Packaging and testing house Powertech Technology (PTI) has said that its estimated accounts receivable at Elpida Memory, a major client in bankruptcy proceedings, have been revised...

PTI chair downplays impact of Elpida bankruptcy on company business

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 chair says company will support Rexchip

Taiwan reiterates call for cooperation among non-Korean DRAM firms

Feb 29, 16:37

The Taiwan government has reiterated its push for some form of cooperation among US, Japan- and Taiwan-based DRAM chipmakers, according to Tu Chi-chun, director general of the Industrial...

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...

Rexchip seeking new sales model with Elpida to maintain steady cash flow

Taiwan makers bracing for Elpida bad debts

Feb 29, 14:03

Japan-based memory chipmaker Elpida Memory, which filed for bankruptcy protection on February 27 to restructure its debts and capital structure, might end up struggling to pay off...

Elpida to issue new shares after capital cut

Feb 24, 11:55

Elpida Memory's board of directors has approved plans to downsize the company's paid-in capital by 63.5%, and then raise money by issuing up to 803 million new shares, according to...

Elpida rumored to be resuming tie-up talks with Toshiba

Feb 16, 15:49

Elpida Memory may be resuming talks with Toshiba about integrating business operations, which has been pushed by the Japan government, according to industry sources. Terms set for...

Possible Micron-Elpida merger could rock DRAM market to its core, says IHS

Feb 16, 11:42

A possible merger between US firm Micron Technology and Japan's Elpida Memories has the potential to dramatically redraw the competitive landscape of the DRAM space, yielding a new...

Uncertainty over Elpida debt talks arises

Feb 15, 11:26

Japan-based memory chip vendor Elpida Memory, which is struggling to repay its debts due by early April, has issued a statement disclosing uncertainty about the company's ability...

Elpida dismisses reports it plans to sell Hiroshima plant

Feb 9, 01:00

Elpida Memory has dismissed a Nikkei report that the Japan-based memory chipmaker is looking to sell its plant in Hiroshima.

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...

Elpida posts larger loss in fiscal 3Q11

Feb 3, 01:00

Elpida Memory has reported net losses of JPY42.1 billion (US$553 million) for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2011 compared to losses of JPY29.6 billion a year ago. Consolidated...

Possible versions to fix Elpida debt repayment crunch

Jan 31, 15:26

Japan-based memory chipmaker Elpida Memory reportedly is struggling to repay its debts due by early April, and therefore is exploring various options to raise funds in time. Industry...

Micron to buy US$500 million worth of Elpida shares, says report

Newswatch - Jan 30, 11:29

Micron Technology reportedly will spend at least US$500 million to buy a stake in Japan rival Elpida Memory, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report...

Elpida develops resistance RAM prototype

Jan 30, 11:20

Elpida Memory has announced that the company has developed its first-ever high-speed non-volatile resistance memory (ReRAM) prototype, jointly with Japan's New Energy and Industrial...

Nanya welcomes cooperation with Elpida

Jan 17, 01:25

Nanya Technology will not exclude the possibility of discussing with Japan's Elpida Memory and its existing partner Micron Technology about a potential tie-up, according to company...

Elpida, Toshiba reportedly in integration talks

Jan 3, 01:05

Rumors spread recently that memory chipmakers Elpida Memory and Toshiba are in talks to integrate business operations, with the Japan government playing a key role in making it happen...

PTI reportedly has no plans to financially support Elpida

Dec 30, 01:05

Elpida Memory, which reportedly is seeking an extension on its public fund repayment, may not be able to gain financial support from Powertech Technology (PTI) as the Taiwan-based...

Elpida starts sample shipments of 4Gb mobile RAM

Dec 29, 01:00

Elpida Memory announced December 28 the company has begun sample shipments of 4Gb wide IO mobile RAM and 4Gb DDR3 mobile RAM (LPDDR3) chips targeted at smartphone and tablet PC applications,...

Nanya claims no knowledge of reported tie-up with Elpida

Dec 22, 15:21

Nanya Technology on December 22 dismissed a recent report that claimed the company would be engaged in talks with Elpida Memory on a potential tie-up. Nanya said it was not aware...

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...

SMIC settles legal disputes with Elpida

Dec 9, 11:41

Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), China's largest contract chipmaker, announced on December 9 that it has reached a settlement with Japan's Elpida Memory.

Nanya to sign with Intellectual Ventures for lawsuit war against Elpida

Nov 30, 11:42

DRAM maker Nanya Technology is looking to sign with Intellectual Ventures (IV) for assistance in DRAM patents to enhance its defensive strength in its patent infringement lawsuit...

Kingston reportedly to help Elpida, Toshiba digest inventory

Nov 28, 12:02

Kingston Technology reportedly will give a hand to its upstream chip providers Elpida Memory and Toshiba, both of which are struggling with excessive inventory. The dedicated memory...

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Elpida Memory announced the introduction of what it claims is the fastest DDR3 SDRAM. The new DDR3 supports a maximum data speed of 2.5Gbps. It is targeted for server and high-end...
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Timing crucial to DRAM consolidation, says A-Data chairman Simon Chen
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Industry consolidation key to DRAM recovery: Q&A with PSC chairman Frank Huang
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Shrunken 65nm process is more competitive: Q&A with Kumi Higuchi, vice president of Elpida Memory
Japan-based Elpida Memory has recently come out with a shrunken 65nm process for the production of DRAM chips, which the company claims will be able to compete effectively with the...