Highlights of the day: MediaTek expects bright 2021
MediaTek is optimistic about its operation in 2021, with revenues expected to rise up to 8% sequentially in the first quarter...
Highlights of the day: Intel to outsource 3nm chip production to TSMC
Just days after Intel seemingly dismissed speculation about expanding outsourcing to TSMC, sources from Taiwan's supply chain have disclosed that the US chip vendor has plans to have the pure-play...
Public cloud platforms turn to offer special AI solutions for specific industries, says Digitimes Research
Amazon Web Service (AWS) has announced industrial AI solutions designed specifically for the manufacturing industry that provides sensor and image recognition equipment.
WPG to build last mile in semiconductor supply chain at Taoyuan Aerotropolis
Taiwan is the leader in many semiconductor sectors, but the "last mile" in terms of logistics and shipping centers is missing in the country - a gap that WPG Holdings is ready to fill with...
Flex Logix pairs InferX X1 inference accelerator with high-bandwidth Winbond 4Gb LPDDR4X to set new benchmark in edge AI
Winbond Electronics Corporation, a leading global supplier of semiconductor memory solutions, has revealed that its low-power, high-performance LPDDR4X DRAM technology is supporting the latest...
Highlights of the day: Carmakers may have to wait for months for additional foundry support
Global car sales may be recovering, but carmakers are deeply concerned about shortages of automotive components. IC foundries are trying to devote more capacity to making automotive...
Smart logistics vision for next 30 years: Q&A with WPG Holdings vice chairman Frank Yeh
COVID-19 and the US-China trade war have combined to accelerate a split of the global supply chain in two - namely a "G2" pattern with one serving China and the other the rest of the world...
Highlights of the day: Notebook ODMs have strong outlook
Demand for notebooks remains robust, thanks to the stay-at-home economy. Notebook ODMs expect orders to be stable in first-half...
TWS devices highlighted at CES 2021
True wireless stereo (TWS) devices were highlighted at the recently concluded online CES 2021, as many handset brands, acoustic device suppliers and startups showcased their latest products...
Vietnam investment opportunities: Q&A with Wiziin CEO Tien Nguyen
Many startups are confused about how to find angel investors, while investors are discouraged by the lack of transparency of information about startup investments. Nguyen Ngoc Tien (aka Tien...
Highlights of the day: Pegatron reportedly reducing production for iPhone 12 mini
Weaker-than-expected sales for the iPhone 12 mini in the US and Europe reportedly has prompted Apple to have its manufacturing partner, Pegatron,...
Highlights of the day: DRAM pricing to remain robust
Strong demand from various product sectors and tight supply from chip vendors, DRAM pricing is expected to stay robust through...
To combat cybersecurity threats to industrial automation and IoV devices, suppliers should keep abreast of the latest standards and begin early preparation
Digital transformation of the manufacturing sector driven by Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and autonomous driving enabled by Internet of Vehicles (IoV) are key focus areas of today's...
Highlights of the day: LED chipmakers raising quotes
As shortages of components continue to haunt the semiconductor industry, LED chipmakers are now looking to raise their product quotes,...
UWB application is on rise, says Digitimes Research
Because of Apple's promotion of UWB (ultra-wide band)-enabled devices, applications based on UWB technology have increased and have a broader coverage, according to Digitimes Research.
Taiwan suppliers of high-end IC substrates, HDI boards, rigid PCBs with high layer counts and flexible...
Mobile, telecom, computing trends
Global tablet market – 4Q 2020
Fourth-quarter 2020 global tablet shipments amounted to 51.56 million units, soaring 17.6% from a quarter ago and 19.3% from...
China smartphone AP shipments – 4Q 2020
Fourth-quarter 2020 smartphone AP shipments to China-based vendors amounted to 211.6 million units, up 9.9% quarter-over-quarter...
China smartphone market and industry – 4Q 2020
Fourth-quarter 2020 smartphone shipments to the China market amounted to 86.7 million units. The volume represented 19.3% growth...
Global server shipment forecast and industry analysis, 2021
Taiwan-based makers' server-related revenues are expected to climb 7.6% on year in 2021, buoyed by growing demand from cloud...
China semiconductor industry: From 13th 5-year Plan to 14th 5-year Plan, 2015-2025
China government has always attached great importance to advances of the semiconductor sector, but semiconductors' vital role...
Global LCD panel shipment forecast, 2021 and beyond
Global large-size LCD panel shipments will fall at a CAGR of -0.3% 2020 through 2025, while shipments of small-to-medium-size...