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Wednesday 19 March 2025
Nvidia partners with TSMC and Foxconn to develop silicon photonic switches ahead of schedule
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang officially announced the Spectrum-X and Quantum-X silicon photonic (SiPh) network switches, enabling AI factories to connect millions of GPUs across different...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Lip-Bu Tan: The outsider-insider poised to reshape Intel's future
Intel's leadership change has garnered attention with Lip-Bu Tan, a key figure in Silicon Valley's venture capital and semiconductor sectors, moving from board member to CEO. His...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
IntelliEPI pushes expansion plans ahead despite CHIPS Act and defense budget shifts
US President Donald Trump recently threatened to abolish the CHIPS Act, but IntelliEPI chairman Yung-Chung Kao stated that the company's operations will be minimally affected. The...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Ventec optimistic about high-margin product momentum; hopes new Thailand plant mitigates geopolitical impacts
Copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer Ventec has experienced declining revenue over the past three years but has strategically shifted towards niche specialty materials and high-margin...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Taiwan boosts academic incentives to address talent gap
Taiwan's declining birthrate is not only causing labor shortages across industries but also creating a severe talent gap in academia. In response, the government has introduced academic...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
GTC 2025: On-site preview of Nvidia's biggest AI announcements
The tech world holds its breath as Nvidia's GTC conference unveils the next chapter in AI innovation. DIGITIMES on-site reporter, Monica Chen, provides a front-row glimpse...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung's 1.4nm process development reportedly at standstill
Recent media reports suggest that Samsung Electronics' ambitious initiative to develop the 1.4-nanometer (SF1.4) process is facing significant challenges. This development could once...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
VPEC eyes growth in AI data centers, robotics, and others with SiPh advancements
The compound semiconductor industry is optimistic about the continued growth of the AI data center market. In addition to core computing chips, silicon photonics (SiPh) technology...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
IC design houses not worried about 2Q25 market reversal due to low PC chip inventories
A particularly strong first quarter has raised concerns about the probable negative impact on the IC design sector due to demand reversal caused by inventory clearance in the second...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Lip-Bu Tan takes Intel helm amidst AMD's ascent and Nvidia's dominance
Intel named outsider Lip-Bu Tan as chief executive officer, breaking with decades of tradition by appointing a leader without deep company roots for the first time in the chipmaker's...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Inductor maker Trio Technology rides AI boom to record profits
Trio Technology International Group is capitalizing on surging global AI demand, positioning for record revenue and profit in 2024 with strong growth projected for 2025. Chairman...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Intel fires up 18A test production in Arizona, betting big on foundry revival
Intel has begun test production of its 18A process at its Arizona facility, a key step in its bid to revive its foundry business. This milestone supports the company's broader strategy...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
TSMC and Avnet take center stage in Arizona governor's second Taiwan visit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has confirmed a high-stakes meeting with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs at its Hsinchu headquarters took place. Following the meeting, Hobbs'...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
GTC 2025: WinWay to present new test socket solutions for AI
The five-day Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) officially kicked off on March 17 US time, focusing on innovative applications such as robotics and generative AI (GenAI). As a...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung races to close 2nm gap: first High-NA EUV deployed at Hwaseong
Samsung Electronics reportedly deployed its first high-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine at its Hwaseong Campus in early March. The move represents a key step in Samsung's...