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Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung boosts foundry output with rising 4nm orders fueling Exynos and crypto growth
Samsung Electronics' foundry unit is set to ramp up production, lifting shutdown measures on its manufacturing equipment and targeting full operational capacity at its Pyeongtaek...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwan's LEO satellite supply chain drives PCB industry growth
Taiwan is actively developing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology and industry, which will enhance the capabilities of Taiwanese PCB makers.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Benefiting from urgent AI and PC demand, ASE sees robust start in 1Q25
OSAT leader ASE expects to enjoy a particularly strong first quarter of 2025, thanks to an influx of urgent orders for AI and PC applications. Advanced packaging is expected to drive...
Thursday 13 February 2025
BLDC motor market heats up: MCUs take the driver's seat in robotics and AI servers
Fueled by the ongoing expansion of robotics and AI servers, microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturers are strategically increasing their focus on brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Recognizing...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Korean wafer foundry utilization rates rise on China consumption stimulus programs
South Korea's 8-inch wafer foundry DB HiTek reportedly has seen a significant increase in capacity utilization, thanks to demand from China.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Novatek projects broad 1Q24 rebound, but automotive demand lags
Novatek Microelectronics, Taiwan's leading display driver IC (DDI) maker, reported a fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of NT$25.263 billion (US$768 million), marking a 9.34% sequential...
Thursday 13 February 2025
PCIe Gen5 in high-end PCs set to drive Silicon Motion's sales growth in 2025
The PC market is expected to show weak performance in the second half of 2024, but the industry remains optimistic about replacement demand in 2025. The introduction of PCIe Gen5...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Cisco forecasts robust future growth amid strong networking demand
Cisco Systems reported robust financial results with a 9% revenue increase to US$14 billion, driven by heightened demand for networking infrastructure and strategic execution of its...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiyo Yuden raises fiscal 2024 projections; cites improved outlook for components demand from data centers
Japanese electronic components supplier Taiyo Yuden has revised its financial forecast for fiscal 2024 (ending March 31, 2025), expecting year-over-year increases in revenue and operating...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Foxconn warns rising global tariffs could shrink markets, spurring production shifts
Foxconn resumed operations on February 12, 2025, with Chairman Young Liu addressing concerns over potential tariff changes under the Trump administration. He acknowledged the administration's...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
MCU market shows signs of revival as Holtek predicts strong 1Q25
Holtek Semiconductor expects robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, driven by broad increases in microcontroller (MCU) demand and the company's expanded target markets.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
PMIC supplier GMT pessimistic about market prospects
Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT), a supplier of power management ICs (PMIC), has maintained its generally cautious view for 2025, as well as its assessment of demand for AI PCs.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Despite global disruptions, TSMC and Nvidia bolster Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain
In late 2024, Nvidia's Blackwell AI GPUs encountered supply chain disruptions, including design setbacks, production bottlenecks at TSMC, and cooling system constraints, delaying...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
MediaTek, Realtek see 2025 network chip boom as Wi-Fi 7 gains traction
MediaTek and Realtek, two of Taiwan's top IC design firms, are bullish on network chips, citing strong momentum heading into 2025. Even in the first quarter, advance orders are emerging...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
AI drives mobile brands to carve out competition, Taiwan's market share heats up in 2025
In 2024, Taiwan's smartphone shipments are projected to surpass 5 million units, driven by the expanding influence of generative AI technologies. Despite the challenges of inflation,...