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Apr 22

Japan earthquake intensifies Kioxia supply concerns as SanDisk, Phison halt NAND pricing

A strong earthquake struck Japan's Tohoku region on the evening of April 20, 2026, near a critical semiconductor hub, raising global memory supply chain alarms. The quake's epicenter was close to Kioxia's NAND flash factories in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, prompting major NAND suppliers SanDisk and Phison to suspend market pricing amid fears of tightening NAND flash supply.

How MediaTek will supply Marvell's next three generations of TPUs

Apr 22

Nvidia-linked Chinese PCB maker jumps on Hong Kong stock debut, targets AI expansion

Apr 22

CXMT HBM3 timeline slips, mass production unlikely in 2026

Apr 22

Micron's Sanand ramp shifts India chip debate from milestone to manufacturing system

Apr 22

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IC DESIGN, DISTRIBUTIONSpaceX eyes GPU push as Tesla taps Samsung for chip upgrade

Apr 23, 16:24

SpaceX is exploring in-house production of graphics processing units (GPUs) as it cites potential chip supply constraints, even as Tesla advances its artificial intelligence (AI) chip roadmap with manufacturing support from Samsung Electronics.

MEMORY CHIPSSaiMemory wins NEDO backing for next-generation ZAM memory, partners with Intel

Apr 23, 15:27

SaiMemory, a next-generation memory developer established by SoftBank, said on April 22 that its development project has been selected for subsidies by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), with the government expected to cover roughly half of the initial development costs.

IC MANUFACTURINGMachvision targets 70% high-end equipment share, eyes record 2026 revenue

Apr 23, 15:09

Machvision's launch of advanced inspection tools for semiconductors and high-end printed circuit boards carries significant implications for global electronics supply chains, promising higher test throughput, improved defect detection, and greater automation. Manufacturers worldwide may see reduced process risk, higher yields, and accelerated validation as complexity and miniaturization intensify across markets.

IC MANUFACTURINGChina hands 11.5-year sentence in rare earth, semiconductor data leak case

Apr 23, 14:46

China is intensifying investigations and enforcement against data leaks in critical sectors across its industrial supply chain, targeting areas such as rare earths, semiconductors, and digital data resources.

IC MANUFACTURINGTaiwan's semiconductor equipment gap persists despite govt subsidies

Apr 23, 14:31

With government incentives, Taiwan has achieved significant success in localizing display equipment, though the competitiveness of the display industry has declined considerably in the process. Semiconductor equipment has also been listed as a key area for government support by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Over the past five years, the self-sufficiency rate of semiconductor equipment has risen from 15% to 18%, meaning that more than 80% of Taiwan's semiconductor equipment still relies on foreign sources.

MEMORY CHIPSFormer Samsung Electronics researcher sentenced to 7-year prison term for leaking DRAM trade secrets

Apr 23, 14:05

A former researcher at Samsung Electronics was sentenced to seven years in prison on April 22 by a South Korean court for leaking core semiconductor trade secrets to a Chinese competitor. The case highlights how chip-making technology is increasingly regarded by governments as a national security asset under strict protection.

MEMORY CHIPSSK Hynix to shift over half of NAND output to 321-layer chips

Apr 23, 13:42

SK Hynix said it plans to expand production of its latest 321-layer NAND chips, as demand for AI applications leads to increased adoption of high-capacity enterprise storage.

MEMORY CHIPSSK Hynix dismisses peak fears, points to structural memory upcycle

Apr 23, 12:15

SK Hynix said the current strength in memory pricing reflects structural changes in demand, pushing back against concerns that recent spot price weakness signals a market peak.

MEMORY CHIPSSK Hynix flags persistent HBM shortage as demand outpaces supply

Apr 23, 12:00

SK Hynix said demand for high-bandwidth memory is expected to outpace supply for several years, underscoring persistent constraints in the AI memory market even as the company ramps up investment.

IC DESIGN, DISTRIBUTIONParade offsets weak PC demand with TTED, high-speed, and automotive growth

Apr 23, 11:45

Parade Technologies' first-quarter 2026 results and revised outlook carry broader supply-chain and demand implications for global PC and electronics markets. Memory shortages and price hikes are depressing PC shipments, while the company pivots into automotive, data-center, and other non-PC segments to offset anticipated declines through the rest of 2026 and beyond.

IC MANUFACTURINGTesla tap Intel's advanced 14A chip for Terafab project

Apr 23, 11:30

Tesla plans to use advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology from Intel in its ambitious Terafab project, a development that could mark a significant milestone in Intel's efforts to re-establish itself as a leading global chip foundry.

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