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Tuesday 17 September 2019
Win Semi to expand GaAs wafer production capacity in 2Q20
GaAs foundry Win Semiconductors plans to expand production capacity by around 5,000 6-inch wafers monthly in the second quarter of 2020 to meet ever-increasing compound semiconductor...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Synnex Technology International to set up global headquarters in Taipei
IT and consumer electronics channel distributor Synnex Technology International has disclosed it has signed a contract with Nankang Rubber Tire to acquire 12-story office space with...
Monday 16 September 2019
Semicon Taiwan 2019 to open with 700 exhibitors
The annual Semicon Taiwan tradeshow will take place in Taipei from September 18-20, with this year's theme focusing on cutting-edge technologies enabling the semiconductor industry...
Monday 16 September 2019
WinWay to thrive on robust demand for high-end IC sockets
As 7nm and more-advanced process nodes are increasingly applied to fabricating high-performance computing (HPC) CPUs and GPUs, demand for high-end IC sockets for SLT (system level...
Thursday 12 September 2019
Highlights of the day: Compal moves production back to Taiwan for US-bound notebooks
The US-China trade war is sending many manufacturers fleeing the "world's factory," with many Taiwanese makers relocating production lines to Southeast Asia or returning home. For...
Thursday 12 September 2019
Demand for thin and light designs puts positive outlook on notebooks and detachable tablets, says IDC
Shipments of personal computing devices (PCDs), inclusive of traditional PCs and tablets, are expected to decline at a CAGR of 2.4% over 2019-2023, according to IDC. However, 2-in-1...
Thursday 12 September 2019
IPC makers adjusting operations in response to supply chain localization in China
China has instructed system integrators associated with defense, networking, finance and transportation sectors to adopt homegrown chips as much as possible, prompting Taiwan-based...
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Quanta, Wistron, Pegatron report mixed results in August revenues
Quanta Computer and Wistron have both announced on-month growths, but on-year declines for their August consolidated revenues, while Pegatron saw its sales slip on month but increase...
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Tripod Tech sees full utilization for HDI PCB lines
Tripod Technology has seen its HDI board production lines operate at full capacity, driven by an influx of short lead-time orders, according to the Taiwan-based PCB manufacturer.
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Advantech deepening IIoT deployments in China
To sustain its leadership in the IPC sector, Taiwan-based Advantech is deepening deployments in Greater China where it sees the fastest growth.
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Apple introduces new iPad and Watch Series 5
Apple has introduced the seventh-generation iPad, bringing more screen area and support for the full-sized Smart Keyboard to its tablet devices. It has also unveiled the new Apple...
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Apple unveils iPhone 11 and 11 Pro
Apple has announced the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max, a new pro line for the vendor's smartphone series, as well as the iPhone 11 featuring a dual-camera system.
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Wistron continues setting up production lines in various countries, says chairman
Wistron chairman Simon Lin believes the US-China trade dispute is unlikely to end any time soon and therefore the company will continue running production lines in different parts...
Tuesday 10 September 2019
Acer reports over 10% on-month revenue growth in August
Acer has announced consolidated revenues for August reached NT$20.21 billion (US$641.87 million), up 10.3% on month, but down 9.6% on year with year-to-date revenues slipping 4.7%...
Tuesday 10 September 2019
Highlights of the day: China DRAM maker moves in equipment at 12-inch fab
China's move to improve self-sufficiency for semiconductors is gaining momentum - in line with the country's national policy and in the wake of the trade war with the US - with DRAM...