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Wednesday 24 July 2024
Chinese IC self-sufficiency efforts vary for automotive MCUs, MOSFETs
China has intensified its pursuit of IC self-sufficiency, but efforts differ for automotive microcontroller units (MCUs) and MOSFETs, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
NXP doubts Tier-1 auto customer inventory policies, details new JV with VIS
NXP reported that its performance was affected by its customers' inventory management practices. Despite this, the company expressed strong confidence in its joint venture with Taiwan-based...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
TI results offer hope amid 300mm capacity expansion for enhanced resilience
Texas Instruments (TI) provided financial guidance that is slightly lower than expectations. The company's capital expenditure (Capex) plan is progressing smoothly, indicating significant...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
IC industry hopes for turnaround in 2H24 amid new AI PC solutions
When will AI PC dividends start to pay off for the chip industry? This question has been closely followed by many in the industry during the first half of 2024. The launch of Copilot+PC,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Apple's rumored foldable iPhone yields mixed news for Samsung
Recent rumors suggest that Apple is conducting research and development for its first "foldable iPhone," with a potential release targeted for 2026. Industry sources believe that...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Composite materials balance high potential with high costs
Composite materials are gaining significant momentum across various industries, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and offshore wind energy sectors. Renowned for their high strength,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC outpaces Samsung in HPC revenue growth for 2Q24
TSMC's high-performance computing (HPC) revenue share continued to rise in Q2 2024, boosting overall performance. Although Samsung Electronics aims to increase its HPC sales proportion,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
NXP disappointing results imply slowing automotive demand
NXP's latest financial results indicate that the company continues to navigate the industry downturn, presenting a third-quarter outlook that falls below expectations. These disappointing...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Taiwan's tech industry braces for continued US-China tensions amid looming US election
Taiwan's ICT supply chain believes that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, trade tensions between the US and China will not improve.
Monday 22 July 2024
AI PCs generate buzz but face supply chain skepticism over replacement wave
AI PCs are generating considerable buzz, but its supply chain remains skeptical about their potential to spark a widespread replacement cycle. The primary obstacles are the steep...
Monday 22 July 2024
Meta eyes Ray-Ban parent company stake in development push for smart glasses
Sources have revealed that Meta Platforms is considering acquiring a minority stake in EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of its Ray-Ban Meta glasses development partner, as it...
Monday 22 July 2024
Apple Tim Cook promotes Vision Pro amid sluggish US sales
Apple's (Apple) Mixed Reality (MR) device, the Vision Pro, has gradually entered more markets, including China, Japan, Singapore, the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Monday 22 July 2024
Catcher reportedly engages in insider trading; impact yet to be seen
Catcher Technology, a specialist in notebook chassis and a supplier of Apple's MacBooks, is involved in insider trading, according to sources with knowledge of the situation in Tai...
Monday 22 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: China's secret semiconductor exports surge; a SWOT analysis of India's semiconductor industry
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 15 – July 19.
Monday 22 July 2024
India roundup: L&T Semiconductor eyes mid-term GaN fab development
L&T is expanding its semiconductor business, which may go beyond IC design. Acer will leverage brand licensing to cultivate the Indian market and support the Make in India init...