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Thursday 26 December 2024
Ripples of the 301 probe: China's mature chip makers face expanded restriction abroad, saturation at home
The US government's new Section 301 investigation into China's mature semiconductor manufacturing processes signals potential expansion of trade restrictions, according to industry...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan firms gearing up for ASIC chip boom
As major cloud service providers (CSP) and cloud AI-related companies launch new projects, Taiwanese IC designers are positioning themselves to benefit. Industry observers expect...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
India RISC-V startup secures US$8 million, plans mass-producing first MCU by 2025
Mindgrove Technologies, an India-based IC design house, has secured US$8 million in funding, positioning the startup to commercialize its RISC-V products amid the Indian government's...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Qualcomm-Arm licensing dispute heads to court amid settlement speculation
Major semiconductor design titans Qualcomm and Arm have begun their legal battle this week in the US court, with both sides presenting their arguments in a case that centers on licensing...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Mature manufacturing process prices expected to dip in 2025
Industry sources indicate that prices for mature semiconductor manufacturing process tape-outs will likely decrease in 2025, primarily driven by higher tape-out demand from integrated...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Rapidus partners with EDA leaders to accelerate 2nm chip design
Rapidus has established strategic partnerships with two leading electronic design automation (EDA) companies to expedite the mass production of next-generation semiconductor chips.
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Samsung pivots to mature processes in China, navigating US export controls
Samsung Electronics is doubling down on mature process foundry services while strengthening partnerships with IC design firms to expand its footprint in China, carefully navigating...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
IC designers uncertain about PC demand in 2025
According to industry sources, the PC market should see some replacement demand in 2025, but visibility remains low for IC design houses despite the hype about AI devices.
Thursday 12 December 2024
China IC design sector trails global semiconductor growth for the first time
China's overall IC design sales are expected to reach CNY646 billion (US$89.66 billion) with a year-over-year increase of around 11.9% in 2024, marking the first time it has been...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Market recovery remains uncertain despite automotive and industrial chip potential
Major semiconductor manufacturers are maintaining their long-term optimistic outlook on automotive and industrial control chips, driven by continuing technological innovation. However,...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Etron aims for profitability in 1H25
Memory IC design house Etron Technology expects to return to profitability in the first half of 2025, as it actively pursues edge AI potential for gross margin enhancement.
Thursday 5 December 2024
Taiwan chip firms' China ties in crosshairs as US expands chip ban
The expansion of US trade sanctions against Chinese semiconductor firms has raised concerns among Taiwanese companies regarding their business relationships with Chinese customers...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Pat Gelsinger's retirement opens doors for potential transactions at Intel
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger's unexpected resignation has created new opportunities for the company to explore potential transaction options, including those previously rejected during...
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...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
IC design houses see clients stockpile Wi-Fi 7 chips in preparation for new products in 2025
Wi-Fi 7 shipments have accelerated significantly in the second half of 2024, and industry experts expect Wi-Fi 7 penetration rates to grow in 2025, with upgrades to consumer devices,...