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Tuesday 23 September 2025
Episil bets on SiC and GaN for Q4 rebound as compound semiconductor market bottoms out

Episil and its epitaxy-focused subsidiary Episil Precision, spanning both silicon (Si) and wide-bandgap semiconductors such as silicon...

Sunday 21 September 2025
Huawei patents SiC cooling tech to power next-gen AI chips
Huawei has disclosed two new patents in China targeting advanced cooling solutions for AI chips, highlighting the rising urgency around thermal management as chip power consumption...
Sunday 21 September 2025
Non-China market opportunities remain despite no involvement in advanced packaging, say Episil and EPI
The surge of 12-inch silicon carbide (SiC) materials entering advanced packaging processes has drawn significant market attention to Episil Technology, which spans first- and third-category...
Saturday 20 September 2025
xMEMS technology aims to cut heat and weight in AI wearables
As tech companies push the boundaries of next-generation edge AI devices like smart glasses, two major hurdles remain: weight and heat. These issues, often overlooked in a device's...
Friday 19 September 2025
Samsung, Wolfspeed escalate silicon carbide race as EV and AI demand climbs
Samsung Electronics is accelerating its research into silicon carbide (SiC), a next-generation power semiconductor material, as competition heats up across the industry.
Thursday 18 September 2025
Taiwan bets big on silicon photonics to capture US$100 billion global market
Taiwan is racing to advance its silicon photonics capabilities, aiming to develop high-efficiency 400Gbps optical modules within one to two years, according to the Ministry of Economic...
Thursday 18 September 2025
India-based Cyient Semiconductors partners with US-based Anora on semiconductor validation and test facility in India
Cyient Semiconductors has entered a strategic partnership with US-based Anora, headquartered in Texas, to provide end-to-end semiconductor development solutions, from design to production...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Taiwan's IC design industry risks losing No.2 spot to China; government unveils '4H' strategy
Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) design industry ranks second worldwide, trailing only the US. However, in recent years, Taiwan's position has become increasingly precarious due to...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: TSMC's GaN retreat opens door for Chinese SiC competitors
Power semiconductors, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), emerged as key themes at SEMICON Taiwan 2025. The toughest competition was in SiC equipment, with...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
China's SiC pricing war forces Japan to retreat while Europe holds its line
A new phase in the global race for silicon carbide (SiC) dominance is unfolding—one shaped as much by geopolitics as by market forces. As Chinese manufacturers make rapid strides...
Monday 15 September 2025
Quantum computing can solve AI energy consumption issues, says Wiwynn chair
Wiwynn chair and chief strategy officer Emily Hong said that the company is collaborating with silicon photonics companies to address the rapid increase in AI computing power. As...
Thursday 11 September 2025
ACE Solution and Taiwan Nano & Micro-Photonics Showcase Semiconductor and Silicon Photonics Solutions at SEMICON 2025
ACE Solution, in collaboration with Taiwan Nano & Micro-Photonics, made a strong presence at SEMICON 2025, one of the world's most influential semiconductor exhibitions. ACE Solution...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Shenzhen expo underscores integration of optoelectronics and semiconductors
The 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2025) opened in Shenzhen on September 10, attracting over 3,800 global companies across communications, optics, lasers,...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Taiwan showcases breakthroughs in CoWoS and SiC equipment to boost semiconductor self-reliance
The Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is partnering with 16 local companies to present heterogeneous integration packaging...
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Malaysian IC design house Oppstar and Inventec to develop AI chips together
Malaysia's IC design firm Oppstar has entered into two MoUs with Inventec to collaborate on next-generation AI chips and form a joint venture (JV), according to documents filed with...