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Thursday 28 November 2024
SK Hynix's NAND production reportedly accelerates, increasing competitive pressure on Samsung
SK Hynix has reportedly begun mass production of its 321-layer 1Tb TLC 3D NAND Flash products, posing a potential threat to Samsung Electronics' (Samsung) leading position. This development...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Lam Research to set up office at Tata-PSMC wafer fab
Taiwan-based pure-play foundry PSMC is building a 12-inch wafer fab for Tata Electronics in India, and Lam Research, eyeing growing Indian opportunities, plans to set up an office...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Trump's tariff strategy sparks geopolitical uncertainty
US President-elect Donald Trump's latest announcement of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports has created waves in international markets. While the relationship between this new tariff...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Taiwanese firms target wireless charging chip opportunities amid prospects of wearable technology
When the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced the Qi2 wireless charging standard in 2023, attention was on its integration progress into smartphones. Supply chain members, however,...
Thursday 28 November 2024
TSMC donates more 12-inch fab equipment to Taiwan govt
Following a previous donation of two sets of 12-inch wafer equipment to Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), TSMC has donated an additional three sets to the Ministry...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Topco anticipates rising demand for AI servers but a bleak automotive outlook
Topco Technologies, which distributes silicone and other chemical materials, is optimistic about demand for AI servers, but the outlook for the automotive sector is bleak.
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...