TXC to increase TCXO capacity by 200%

May 24, 01:35

Demand for TCXOs has been rising due to increasing sales of smartphones, tablet PCs and 4G LTE wireless telecommunication systems. To accommodate demand, Taiwan-based quartz crystal device maker TXC plans to increase 2012 total capacity by 200% from 50 million units to 150 million units.

Thunderbolt to become key specification for motherboard market in 2H12

May 23, 15:46

Intel officially released its high-speed transmission technology Thunderbolt in April. Already motherboard makers and vendors have adopted the technology into their high-end products. The technology is expected to become one of the key specifications that motherboard makers will be competing with in...

AMD prepares low-voltage CPUs for Windows 8 tablet PCs

May 22, 16:07

AMD, seeing Microsoft is ready to launch Windows 8 before the end of October, is set to release its Hondo processors, featuring 40nm Bobcat architecture with power consumption of 4-5W in the fourth quarter to compete against Intel's Clover Trail-W processors, which are also designed targeting Windows...

Intel pushes new battery solutions to reduce ultrabook cost

May 22, 01:30

To lower production costs of ultrabooks, Intel has been aggressively trying to find replacement components and is currently pushing two new battery solutions - 16650 cylindrical battery and prismatic lithium-ion battery - to help reduce costs, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.

Foxconn setting up component factory for Apple products in eastern China, says media

May 22, 01:10

Taiwan-based EMS provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is establishing a factory of components specifically for use in Apple devices in Huai'an, eastern China, with investment of more than US$210 million, with completion scheduled for October 2012, according to China-based xi...

Intel to launch inexpensive ULV processors in 3Q12 to facilitate US$699 ultrabooks

May 18, 01:15

Intel will launch four entry-level Celeron processors including the Celeron ULV 877 and 807 for sale at US$86 and US$70 respectively and targeting ultrabooks in the third quarter of 2012. The CPUs could enable vendors to offer ultrabooks at a price level of US$699 in the third-quarter, and falling...

Asia Optical reorganizing joint venture

May 17, 14:03

Asia Optical, a Taiwan-based maker of optical lens modules and digital cameras, is readjusting the organization of AOF Imaging Technology, its joint venture with Singapore-based Flextronics International, in response to AOF stopping ODM production Eastman Kodak due to Kodak's bankruptcy protection...

Shortage of high-end camera lenses may continue throughout 2Q12

May 17, 01:25

Because polished wafers and camera lens production volumes are unable to meet the rising demand for digital still camera (DSC) models with high optical zoom, a shortage of lenses for high-end cameras is expected to last throughout the rest of the second quarter of 2012, according to sources from the...

Intel releases third-generation Core vPro Platform

May 17, 01:15

Intel has announced the availability of its third-generation Intel Core vPro processor-based platform for business and intelligent systems.

Asustek, Acer to participate at CCISF in China

May 17, 01:10

The fifteenth China Chongqing International Investments and Global Sourcing Fair will start on May 17 in Chongqing, China with several international as well as local IT and automobile players such Asustek Computer, Acer, Haier, General Electronics, Wal-Mart, LG Electronics, Hewlett-Packard (HP) and...

Nvidia introduces new standard for HPC with Kepler-based Tesla GPUs

May 16, 16:24

Nvidia has unveiled a new family of Tesla GPUs based on the Nvidia Kepler GPU computing architecture, which, according to the company, makes GPU-accelerated computing easier and more accessible for a broader range of high performance computing (HPC) scientific and technical applications.

Foxconn Technology nets NT$2.16 per share in 1Q12

May 16, 15:58

Foxconn Technology on May 15 released its financial report for the first quarter of 2012, recording consolidated revenues of NT$20.82 billion (US$705 million), gross margin of 14.16%, net operating profit of NT$1.79 billion, net profit of NT$2.54 billion and net EPS of NT$2.16.

MTS maker Ko Ja to set up factory in Chongqing

May 16, 01:20

Ko Ja (Cayman), a Taiwan-based maker of membrane touch switches (MTS) mainly used in notebook keyboards, will establish a factory in Chongqing, western China, with production to kick off in the second quarter of 2013, according to company chairman Lin Chih-feng.

AMD announces Trinity-based APUs

May 16, 01:05

AMD has announced the launch of its second-generation AMD A-series accelerated processing units (APUs) for mainstream and ultra-thin notebooks, all-in-one PCs and traditional desktops, home theater PCs and embedded designs.

Foxconn sees over 35% on-year growth in 1Q12 revenues; gross margin down to 6.64%

May 15, 14:08

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has announced consolidated revenues of NT$1 trillion (US$33.9 billion) for the first quarter of 2012, up 37.3% on year from NT$729.26 billion.

Power, labor shortage in China may affect notebook shipments in 2H12

May 15, 01:35

As the labor shortage in Eastern China (coastal area) is turning worse and the summer season when powers shortages are common is approaching, notebook component supply in the second half of the year could be impacted, noted sources in the supply chain.

Lite-On Technology plans to set up central China operational center

May 15, 01:30

Taiwan-based EMS provider Lite-On Technology plans to establish an operational center in the central region of China to focus on marketing LED street lamps and lighting products in the China market through cooperation with China-based vendors, according to company CEO Warren Chen.

Lite-On IT expected to see 22.6% growth in 2Q12 revenues

Newswatch - May 14, 15:38

Lite-On IT, a Taiwan-based maker of optical disc drives (ODDs), will see its consolidated revenues for the second quarter increase by 22.6% on quarter to NT$14.78 billion (US$503 million) mainly due to steady shipments of half-height and slim-type ODDs and increasing shipments of solid state drives...

Taiwan makers to build specialized plants for Apple

May 14, 15:13

Taiwanese manufacturers are planning to construct plants in China dedicated to solely producing parts and components for Apple products as the company's sales in smart phones and tablets are seeing continuous growth.

Shipments of new MacBooks to surge starting June

May 14, 14:59

As Apple reportedly will announce its new MacBook series notebooks in June, the company's upstream suppliers will start raising their shipments to Apple significantly in the month with volumes expected to reach a peak in July, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.

Global demand for BD discs may grow to 400 million units in 2012, says PIDA

Newswatch - May 14, 12:31

Taiwan-based Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association (PIDA) has indicated global demand for Blu-ray Disc (BD) discs is likely to grow from 210 million units in 2011 to 400 million units in 2012, according to the Chinese-language newspaper Economic Daily News (EDN).

HP unveils ultra-like models in Shanghai

May 14, 12:28

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has unveiled a series of ultrabooks priced at US$999.99 onwards as well as a number of ultra-like models priced from US$600-700 in Shanghai.

Jarllytec, Syncmold look to orders for hinges used in Windows 8 AIO PCs

May 14, 11:17

Jarllytec and Syncmold Enterprise, two Taiwan-based makers of hinges, are poised for production of hinges for use in Windows 8-based touch enabled enterprise AIO (all-in-one) PCs and expect volume shipments to begin in the third quarter of 2012, according to the companies.

Nvidia launches GeForce GTX 670 with Kelper architecture

May 11, 16:18

Nvidia has launched the third GPU based on its next-generation Kepler graphics architecture, the GeForce GTX 670, which brings improved price-performance, power efficiency and quiet operation, starting at US$399.

Foxconn revenue growth in 2012 may outperform targets

May 11, 15:52

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) chairman Terry Guo, at the company's groundbreaking ceremony its new headquarters in Shanghai, China, pointed out that the company originally aimed to achieve 15% growth in revenues in 2012, but performance so far has already allowed the company to achieve...

Sentelic accuses Samsung, HTC, Apple, RIM of patent infringement

May 11, 15:47

Taiwan-based touch controller IC and touchpad maker Sentelic has filed a patent complaint against Samsung Electronics, HTC, Apple and Research in Motion (RIM) in the US, accusing the smartphone vendors of having infringed its patents pertaining to touch screen gesture recognition technology.

Glory Science begins OTC listing

May 10, 10:35

Glory Science, a Taiwan-based maker of optical lens modules and connectors used in optic-fiber communication, on May 9 started listing on the local over-the-counter (OTC) bourse at an initial price of NT$35 per share, according to the company.

TSMC gives priority to Nvidia for 28nm capacity

May 9, 15:43

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has given priority to Nvidia for 28nm capacity, according to industry sources.

Keyboard supplier Darfon sees growth in April revenues

May 8, 14:39

Taiwan-based keyboard supplier Darfon Electronics has announced consolidated revenues of NT$2.31 billion (US$78.83 million) for April, up 3.33% on month and 8.86% on year with combined consolidated revenues from January to April of NT$8.48 billion, up 2.88% on year.

FIH refutes rumors of planning to enter handset brand business

May 8, 13:41

Foxconn International Holding (FIH) has refuted recent market rumors that the company is planning to enter the handset brand business with cooperation from Sharp. FIH said the company's basic operating strategy is to stay out of the brand business and it will maintain focus on its specialties.

Lite-On IT April revenues up sequentially

May 8, 11:10

Lite-On IT, which makes optical disc drives (ODDs), has reported consolidated revenues of NT$4.73 billion (US$160 million) for April, growing 5.7% on month but falling 10.4% on year.

Dynapack April revenues hit record

Stockwatch - May 8, 11:09

Dynapack Interntional Technology, a Taiwan-based maker of battery packs for notebooks and tablets, generated consolidated revenues of NT$2.512 billion (US$85.2 million) in April, a new monthly record with on-month and on-year growth of 11.77% and 53.68% respectively, while its January-April consolidated...

Getac, Bin Chuan announce revenue performance in April

May 8, 01:45

Taiwan-based notebook chassis and component makers Getac Technology and Bin Chuan Enterprise have announced their revenues for April with Getac saw drop and Bin Chuan achieved growth.

Wistron, Compal focus on touchscreen technologies

May 8, 01:30

Notebook ODMs Wistron and Compal Electronics are optimistic Windows 8 will bring a new trend for touchscreen control, and the companies have been working aggressively in the touchscreen industry.

AMD readies Trinity APU in May and preparing more CPUs for later

May 8, 01:15

AMD is set to launch its latest A series APUs codenamed Trinity in May and will initially only release models for notebooks with models for desktops to wait until August, while the company's 40nm tablet PC processors codenamed Hondo is set to launch in the fourth quarter to timely fit in with the release...

ASRock tapping China market partly through Asustek channels

May 7, 16:09

ASRock has set aside a budget of over NT$100 million (US$3.4 million) for setting up a retail network in the China market, and has obtained assistance from Asustek Computer which has had its retail outlets in some areas in China market ASRock motherboards, according to industry sources.

Largan sees decreased April revenues

Stockwatch - May 7, 15:52

Largan Precision, a Taiwan-based maker of lens modules for phone cameras, saw its consolidated revenues of NT$1.179 billion (US$40.0 million) for April slip by 10.09% on month and by 12.21% on year while its January-April consolidated revenues of NT$4.819 billion dropped by 0.74% on year, according...

Simplo, Catcher see increased April revenues

May 7, 10:35

Taiwan-based notebook battery pack maker Simplo Technology and aluminum-alloy casing maker Catcher Technology have reported revenues and consolidated revenues respectively for April, with the former hitting a monthly record and the latter increasing on month and year.

Asustek orders 1-1.2 million Intel 7 series chipsets

May 4, 14:35

Asustek Computer has placed orders with Intel for 1-1.2 million 7 series chipsets and 2.5-3 million H61 chipsets as well as ordering 600,000-800,000 760G and 500,000-600,000 A75 chipsets from AMD, for motherboards to be launched in the second quarter of 2012, according to industry sources.

Lite-On Technology looks to double-digit revenue growth in 2Q12

May 3, 13:54

Lite-On Technology expects its revenues to grow by a double-digit rate sequentially in the second quarter of 2012, buoyed by strong demand for LED products, power supply devices and camera modules, according to the company.

Toshiba and Panasonic reportedly may phase out from notebook fan market

May 3, 01:30

Japan-based Toshiba and Panasonic are reportedly starting to lose their interest in notebook fan production and may gradually phase out from the industry, while Japan-based Nidec has recently entered the supply chain of Acer and will supply fans for Acer's ultrabooks, according to sources from the...

Retailers turning conservative about 2Q12 PC demand

May 3, 01:25

Although Intel has recently announced its latest Ivy Bridge processors and many players expected to see strong PC demand in the second quarter, some channel retailers have turned conservative about their performance in the second quarter as consumer demand may be delayed to after the third quarter...

Graphics card shortages to see improvements in late May

May 3, 01:20

AMD and Nvidia, impacted by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC's) fully-booked capacity, had rather weak shipment performance in the first quarter; however, as more capacity will be gradually released by TSMC, shortages of 28nm graphics cards are expected to improve in late May, according...

Simplo to deal out 2011 dividend of NT$7

May 2, 12:00

Simplo Technology, which makes battery packs mainly for notebooks, has said it will distribute a dividend per share of NT$7 - NT$6 in cash and NT$1 in stock - for 2011 operation.

Delta Electronics expects business growth in 2Q12

May 2, 11:07

Taiwan-based Delta Electronics expects significant growth in its business operation in the second quarter of 2012 mainly from shipments of power supplies used in servers, notebooks, large projectors and data centers, company CEO Yancey Hai told an April 30 investor conference.

Foxconn posts 1Q12 net EPS of NT$1.40

Apr 30, 16:16

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported its non-consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 2012, recording net EPS of NT$1.40.

Ability Enterprise expects sequential growth of 10% in 2Q12 revenues

Apr 30, 15:35

Taiwan-based camera ODM Ability Enterprise expects its consolidated revenues for the second quarter of 2012 to increase 10% on quarter, the company said at an April 27 investors conference,

Altek sees 1Q12 revenue proportion for digital cameras drop to 85-90%

Apr 30, 15:11

Taiwan-based digital camera ODM Altek has been extending product development and production to automotive electronics, blood glucose meters and compact camera modules and therefore saw the proportion of first-quarter 2012 consolidated revenues for digital cameras fall to 85-90%, the company said at...