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Monday 17 March 2025
Samsung talent crisis: Corporate culture and decision-making to blame?
Samsung Electronics has struggled to retain the top-tier professionals it recruited in semiconductors, robotics, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI). The departure of these...
Monday 17 March 2025
China's AI infrastructure surge fuels SSD boom, fast-tracks local memory supply chain
AI adoption is surging, with large-scale models like DeepSeek fueling a sharp rise in memory demand. Following DeepSeek's breakthrough during Lunar New Year, China has accelerated...
Monday 17 March 2025
Infineon: Software is biggest challenge in AIoT sector
At the recently concluded Embedded World 2025, Infineon showcased its analog chip technologies for power management and sensors, including a wide range of microcontroller (MCU) solutions...
Monday 17 March 2025
Raw computing power not sole factor for edge AI adoption, says Microip
Microip has sought to advance its AI business from another angle through its participation at the Embedded World 2025 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany. According to company chairman...
Monday 17 March 2025
Innolux targets panel packaging mass production among delays
Innolux Corporation is pushing forward with fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) technology, aiming for mass production in first-half 2025 despite previous delays. As the first quarter...
Monday 17 March 2025
China pays uncapped PhD salaries to develop an ASML alternative
China's Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics (CIOMP) is offering "uncapped" salaries to PhD researchers as the nation races to develop domestic semiconductor...
Monday 17 March 2025
Intel's new CEO and breakthrough in 18A process technology signal a new era
As various parties are brainstorming solutions to help Intel regain its former glory, the company has announced two major pieces of news: not only has it finally appointed a new CEO,...
Monday 17 March 2025
RISC-V mounts challenge to Arm dominance at Embedded World 2025
RISC-V International made a bold statement at Embedded World 2025 with an expansive booth showcasing solutions from multiple semiconductor companies. The organization negotiated individual...
Monday 17 March 2025
Weekly news roundup: China's EUV breakthrough and Chinese lawmakers' proposal for anonymous semiconductor purchases
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 10 – March 15.
Monday 17 March 2025
India roundup: VCI Global to establish India's first semiconductor wire plant in Chennai
India's semiconductor industry is experiencing growth with key investments, such as VCI Global's semiconductor wire plant and Jabil's second factory. However, challenges persist,...
Monday 17 March 2025
NAND flash prices set to rebound as Micron and YMTC hike rates due to tight supply conditions
Following SanDisk announcing a price rise effective in April, reports suggest that Micron, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Yangtze Memory Technology Corp (YMTC) will also hike...
Monday 17 March 2025
Texas Instruments shrinks MCU innovation: Meet the world's smallest 1.38mm² microcontroller
Texas Instruments (TI) unveiled the MSPM0C1104 at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. This device is now the world's smallest microcontroller (MCU). Measuring just 1.38mm²—smaller...
Saturday 15 March 2025
TSMC's advanced semiconductor know-how defies simple regulation, says Taiwan govt official
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei announced in early March in the US that the company would increase its investment by US$100 billion, drawing significant attention and raising concerns about...
Saturday 15 March 2025
Intel signals overhaul of IDM 2.0 and foundry strategy with Lip-Bu Tan's appointment, says DIGITIMES
On March 12, 2025, Intel appointed semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, a move that has garnered significant industry attention. DIGITIMES analyst Eric Chen notes...
Saturday 15 March 2025
Infineon debuts game-changing 12kW BBU to power the AI data center boom
Infineon has announced its next-generation battery backup unit (BBU) roadmap for AI data centers, featuring a scalable lineup from 4kW to what it calls the world's first 12kW BBU...