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Tuesday 13 September 2022
Nvidia and TSMC partner to develop silicon photonics solutions, sources say
TSMC is involved in an R&D project led by Nvidia to use its silicon photonic (SiPh) integration technology called COUPE (compact universal photonic engine) for graphics hardware...
Monday 12 September 2022
US likely to expand tech export bans on China, but experts warn implications
A Reuters exclusive report quoted sources saying the Biden administration will broaden export curbs on US semiconductors used for artificial intelligence (AI) and chipmaking...
Monday 12 September 2022
Semiconductor inventory crisis to be peaking starting 4Q22
The actual semiconductor inventory storm has not yet arrived, and different supply chain segments will show starkly divided performances in the fourth quarter of the year, with most...
Monday 12 September 2022
We are bridge, coach, matchmaker for partners in open innovation: Q&A with RISC-V International CEO Calista Redmond
RISC-V is becoming a mainstream architecture to share the market with Intel's X86 and Arm. Being an open platform, it is especially attracting extraordinary attention from semiconductor...
Monday 12 September 2022
SEA roundup: AMD to increase R&D spending in Singapore
AMD is looking for an R&D expansion in Singapore amid Asia supply chain relocation. BYD and Tesla are increasing their investment in Thailand.
Thursday 8 September 2022
US might build emergency chip stockpile in Indo-Pacific, but Taiwan remains excluded
The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is mulling to build a formal system for sharing semiconductor devices, according to Nikkei Asia. The 14 nations included...
Thursday 8 September 2022
TSMC revenue hits another record high in August
TSMC has announced revenue for August reached NT$218.13 billion (US$7.06 billion), a record high for the second consecutive month.
Thursday 8 September 2022
IC inspection labs see demand for network chips remain strong
Taiwan's IC inspection and certification labs including Sporton International, Audix and BTL continue to enjoy strong demand for Wi-Fi and other network chips, with order visibility...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Samsung Exynos APs gaining penetration in lower-end smartphones
Samsung Electronics has seen its Exynos mobile SoCs gain significant ground in the lower-end smartphone segment after losing application momentum in its high-end flagship handsets.
Thursday 8 September 2022
The first in Taiwan to mass-produce IGBT power semiconductors: Q&A with Pan Jit COO Edgar Chen
The supply of high-end electronic power semiconductors, such as automotive MOSFETs and IGBTs, continues to be tight with delivery times still at 50 weeks or more. These power components...
Thursday 8 September 2022
India may have to make a choice for semiconductor investments
India strives to build a self-reliant semiconductor supply; however, the opinions of industry insiders vary when it comes to developing a country where the chip supply chain is almost...
Thursday 8 September 2022
IC designers positive about market equilibrium prospects
The semiconductor industry has entered a downward phase of the cycle due to the worsening of the overall economic conditions, and how the future supply and demand will evolve has...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Taiwan PCB firms post increased revenues for August
Flexible PCB specialists Zhen Ding Technology, Flexium Interconnect and Career Technology, and rigid board maker Compeq Manufacturing have reported sequential increases in August...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Macroblock to see drop in 3Q22 revenues
LED driver IC design house Macroblock is expected to see third-quarter 2022 consolidated revenues decrease over 30% on quarter and about 50% on year due to weak demand for fine-pitch...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Qualcomm intros new midrange, entry-level smartphone APs
Qualcomm has introduced two new application processors (AP) designed for entry-level to mid-range smartphones, with one built using 4nm process technology and the other 6nm.