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Thursday 28 November 2024
IDMs develop automotive chips tailored for China market
International integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) have begun offering automotive-grade chips specifically designed for the China market in 2024, responding to mounting cost pressures...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Taiwan-made DUV photoresist likely to complete terminal production line verification by end of 2024
Although the US and Dutch governments have banned ASML from selling extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and advanced deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography equipment to China, sales and after-sales...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Integrated MCU solutions trend as controller chips get more complex with AI advancements
Power management and motor control chip standards are evolving in response to increasingly complex end application demands, and microcontroller units (MCU) are being used to handle...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Wah Hong seeks to take lead in coating technologies with vehicles serving as main driver
Advanced material provider Wah Hong is developing packaging and materials for Micro LED and Mini LED technologies with prices ranging from US$200 to US$300 per square meter. Company...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Funding cuts, layoffs, and reorganization common in China's competitive chip industry
In 2024, major Chinese semiconductor businesses continue to announce closures or severe layoffs, according to industry sources. Xiangdixian Computing Technology, commonly referred...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Equipment supplier gives hints at FOPLP development progress among Taiwanese companies
Fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) is a promising semiconductor technology that has been attracting investments from Taiwan's supply chains, including IC foundries, OSATs, panel...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Apple's AI revolution: From Macintosh to Silicon mastery in 40 years
Since unveiling Apple Silicon in 2020, Apple has redefined Mac chip technology through three transformative shifts. While the company initially planned a two-year transition from...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Onsemi targets China's automotive and energy storage growth
Onsemi's leadership has been increasing its presence in China recently. After Felicity Carson, SVP of global operations at Onsemi, attended PCIM Asia 2024 in Shenzhen at the end of...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Nvidia's Green500 lead wavers as Chinese supercomputer lags with over-reliance on older chips
Due to restrictions on accessing Nvidia's most advanced GPUs, China's top 500 supercomputing systems rely exclusively on earlier-generation Nvidia accelerators, according to data...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Mitsubishi Electric invests in new power semiconductor back-end factory
Mitsubishi Electric is ramping up its power semiconductor production in Japan to meet the surging demand fueled by the EV revolution and global climate change initiatives.
Wednesday 27 November 2024
TSMC's CoWoS far from secure: Etron CEO flags Intel EMIB's rising threat
TSMC's CoWoS technology continues to scale, driven by strong demand from major clients such as Nvidia. Production capacity is projected to reach 75,000 units by 2025, with the persistent...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Samsung executive reshuffle: new foundry head to boost Nvidia ties
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has implemented a significant personnel adjustment within its Device Solutions (DS) division to regain competitiveness in the semiconductor sector. This...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Samsung's challenges mount: Nvidia Jensen Huang urge HBM3E swift approval
Nvidia is currently conducting high bandwidth memory (HBM) verification tests with Samsung Electronics (Samsung), with industry attention focused on the validation timeline and potential...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Supermicro returns to the battlefield with B300 as the focal point
Having emerged from its financial report turmoil, Supermicro is back in action, intensifying competition in the AI server market. Industry sources indicate that while other ODM manufacturers...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Samsung hires new foundry CTO amidst leadership changes
Samsung Electronics has enacted changes to its management, including the appointment of a new chief technology officer (CTO) for its foundry operations.