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Monday 2 December 2024
United, we thrive: Mitsubishi Electric aims to restructure Japan's power semiconductor sector
Mitsubishi Electric President and CEO, Kei Uruma, revealed in a Tokyo interview that the company is pursuing a restructuring initiative within Japan's power semiconductor sector,...
Monday 2 December 2024
Murata cements MLCC market supremacy with focus on AI, smartphones, and wearables
Murata Manufacturing Co. has unveiled a new mid-term business plan focused on boosting market share for its flagship product, Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), in response to...
Monday 2 December 2024
DeepX AI chip achieves up to 90% yield with Samsung's 5nm process
South Korean AI chip startup DeepX is in the final stages of preparation for its first mass-produced chips. Through Samsung Electronics' foundry division, the company has achieved...
Monday 2 December 2024
Samsung slashes photoresist usage in 3D NAND production, impacts supplier
Samsung Electronics has reportedly reduced its use of thick photoresist (PR) in the photolithography process for its latest 3D NAND flash, achieving significant cost savings. This...
Monday 2 December 2024
Jamicon Teapo pins 2025 growth hopes on AI amid market headwinds
Faced with challenging market conditions, Jamicon Teapo is repositioning its 2025 growth strategy to focus on AI applications, particularly in high-end passive components and high-ASP...
Monday 2 December 2024
Weekly news roundup: SMIC leads China's semiconductor rise as memory makers gain ground
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Monday 2 December 2024
Taiwan weighs overseas science parks to tackle talent and resource challenges
Amid mounting pressures on talent and resources, Taiwan is looking to widen its horizons abroad, exploring the possibility of establishing science parks beyond its borders as part...
Monday 2 December 2024
China's domestic chip equipment push threatens South Korean manufacturers
Due to US sanctions, China has been unable to acquire advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and is now shifting its focus toward mature processes. Although this shift has...
Monday 2 December 2024
Kioxia's IPO set to reshape memory industry
Japanese NAND manufacturer Kioxia has secured approval for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, scheduled for December 18. South Korean SK Hynix may acquire...
Monday 2 December 2024
Rohm, Valeo team up for next-gen power electronics
Rohm Semiconductor and Valeo have jointly announced a collaboration to design and develop the next generation of power modules for electric motor inverters, combining their expertise...
Monday 2 December 2024
Taiwan expands science parks to strengthen industrial clusters
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo announced plans for TSMC to construct a new domestic plant annually. The ministry is actively preparing water and electricity infrastructure...
Monday 2 December 2024
Trump's America First raises stakes for TSMC's advanced processes
President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office on January 20, 2025, has voiced strong criticism of the Biden administration's CHIPS Act subsidies. His America First policy is...
Monday 2 December 2024
Intel balances US subsidies with renewed China commitment
On November 26, Intel Connection China, hosted in Chengdu, emerged as the company's largest technology ecosystem event to date, featuring participation from major partners including...
Friday 29 November 2024
German government plans about EUR2 Billion in new chip subsidies
The German government is preparing billions of euros of new investments into the nation's semiconductor industry, two months after Intel Corp. href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-17/germany-faces-fresh-setback-as-intel-halts-planned-chip-factory"...
Friday 29 November 2024
DRAM makers tighten year-end control as flash inventory nears bottom
China's DRAM spot prices have faced continued declines throughout November, with DDR4 particularly hard hit. In contrast, NAND flash prices have shown signs of stabilizing. Following...