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Friday 13 October 2023
Packaging materials demand decelerates
Packaging materials suppliers have seen customers slow down their pace of orders in the fourth quarter, and may encounter a decline in revenue compared to the previous quarter, according...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Coherent SiC biz to draw investment from Denso, Mitsubishi Electric
Denso and Mitsubishi Electric have agreed to invest an aggregate US$1 billion in Coherent's silicon carbide (SiC) business. The transaction results from the strategic review process...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
TSMC to maintain 2023 outlook despite stronger 3Q
Despite better-than-anticipated third-quarter revenues, TSMC is expected to reiterate its previously stated revenue and capex projections for 2023 at its upcoming investors conference,...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Topco, UIS deny breaking US sanctions against Huawei
Two Taiwanese companies have dismissed allegations made in a recent media report that they had helped Huawei construct wafer fabs in China.
Monday 2 October 2023
Silicon wafer maker Sumco estimated 30% YoY decrease in annual profits; 2024 demand still sluggish
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco estimated that the trend of sluggish market conditions leading to a downturn in silicon wafer demand will continue until 2024. Sumco's operating...
Monday 2 October 2023
TSMC sees utilization rates improving
TSMC has seen utilization rates recover, with sales expected to continue improving in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to industry sources.
Thursday 21 September 2023
Yangtze Memory reportedly exploring Chinese alternatives to US-made equipment components
Chinese NAND flash memory maker Yangtze Memory is reportedly strengthening ties with domestic equipment providers to supplant US-made equipment parts and components in its manufacturing...
Thursday 21 September 2023
Taiwan sees 12-inch wafer fab donation to support startup chip tape-out
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) held a a press conference to announce the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI) on September 20. One...
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Global 200mm fabs to reach record high capacity by 2026, says SEMI
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm fabs as the industry reaches a record high of...
Monday 18 September 2023
DRAM prices may rise moderately in 4Q23, with DDR5 to lead the rally
NAND wafer prices have been on the rise since the start of the third quarter, and NAND flash suppliers are expected to initiate price increases starting in the fourth quarter thanks...
Friday 15 September 2023
GaAs makers eyeing aerospace, military and satellite communications opportunities
Taiwanese gallium arsenide (GaAs) manufacturers are looking to capitalize on prospects in aerospace, defense, and satellite communications, according to industry sources.
Monday 11 September 2023
With heterogeneous integration technology constantly evolving, EVG sheds lights on hybrid bonding and NIL trends
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving demand for servers, high-end chips, and advanced packaging, with 3D chips as a potential star in next-generation advanced packaging technology...
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Chipmakers should brace for mounting costs, says GlobalWafers chairperson
The division of labor in the semiconductor industry is advantageous for cost reduction. However, geopolitical hazards have increased in recent years, prompting countries to pursue...
Tuesday 5 September 2023
IC design houses cautious about placing new orders for wafer starts
Taiwan-based IC design houses tend to exercise caution when it comes to initiating new orders for wafer starts, due to concerns regarding the current demand situation, according to...
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Nextin invests US$200M to produce wafer inspection tools in China
Nextin, a semiconductor inspection solution provider based in South Korea, decided to invest US$200 million to set up operations in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, to expand its China market...
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Taiwan IPC makers pushing integrated services to boost profits and to see revenues grow in 2024, says DIGITIMES Research
Global smartphone shipments hit 2023 peak in 4Q23, but decelerate in 1Q24 due to seasonality, says DIGITIMES Research
Meet the analyst: Operating system in AI era will be king, says DIGITIMES Research