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Wednesday 10 July 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix set to introduce new HBM wafer debonding technology
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are investing in R&D of new process technologies to prevent warpage in next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM). This move is anticipated to...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment growth to set new high in 2025: SEMI
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $109 billion in 2024, growing 3.4%...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Smart grids boost power semiconductor demand
The transformation of smart grids has boosted demand for power semiconductors, nurturing Chinese and Taiwanese suppliers to accelerate R&D of relevant product lines such as thyristors,...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Wafer Works ramps up cross-strait 12-inch production, eyes strong second half
Wafer Works, a veteran semiconductor silicon wafer foundry in China, made its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market in February 2024. Simultaneously, the company launched a major expansion...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
SEMICON West to bring record exhibitors
SEMICON West, set to take place in San Francisco on July 9, is expected to draw a record number of exhibitors.
Monday 8 July 2024
UMC reports mixed financial results amid market challenges
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has reported a revenue of NT$17.55 billion (US$541.1 million) for June 2024, marking a 10.5% sequential decline and a 7.9% decrease...
Monday 8 July 2024
Samsung plans to adjust automotive chip business to focus on AI chips
To concentrate more on its AI chip business, Samsung Electronics has reportedly decided to adjust the development pace of its "Exynos Auto" automotive chip project, which has been...
Monday 1 July 2024
Diode maker Eris poised for breakthrough growth with acquisition boost
Taiwan's leading diode manufacturer, Eris Technology, is poised to enter a new growth era for revenues and profit margins starting in 2024, as its product lines will expand significantly...
Friday 28 June 2024
Samsung in talks to join UALink alliance and bolster competition against Nvidia
The Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) alliance, which saw the gathering of many IT giants, is committed to challenging the NVLink ecosystem, an AI chip accelerator interconnect technology...
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Synopsys expected to provide automation and analytics tools for Tata Electronics chipmaking facilities in India
Following the collaboration with Taiwan-based PSMC to build a 300mm wafer fab in India, Tata Electronics plans to expedite the operation of the fab with tools provided by Synopsys.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Challenges to Singapore's semiconductor surge: high costs, limited space and regional rivalries
Singapore is attracting major semiconductor investments, thanks to its strong labor force, advanced research capabilities, and solid manufacturing infrastructure.
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 2Q24

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Thursday 13 June 2024
China-based National Silicon Industry to double wafer production capacity to foster self-reliant chip ecosystem
National Silicon Industry, the top wafer provider in China by market share, announced a plan to double its wafer production as the country has been growing its self-reliant semiconductor...
Friday 7 June 2024
Indian election results may slow electronics manufacturing investments
India has concluded its general election, resulting in the ruling BJP losing its parliamentary majority despite retaining power. As a result, the electronics components may experience...
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Intel sells 49% stake in Irish wafer fab to share costs amid global manufacturing expansion
According to Intel's press release, the chip giant and Apollo signed a definitive agreement under which Apollo-managed funds and affiliates will lead an investment of US$11 billion...