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Wednesday 18 September 2019
Advantest showcasing new test solutions for 5G, automotive and memory
Semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest is presenting its latest solutions for 5G, next-generation memory, automotive and power device applications during the Semicon Taiwan...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Unitech enjoys brisk rigid-flex PCB shipments for TWS earphones
PCB manufacturer Unitech Printed Circuit Board has seen revenue contribution for rigid-flex board shipments rise from 30% in 2018 to 50% currently, thanks to strong orders for TWS...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Semiconductors to regain growth after 2019 decline
The global semiconductor market sales are forecast to increase 5-7% in 2020 following a decline this year, according to SEMI.
Tuesday 17 September 2019
5G phones to come with multiple SoC platforms
Apart from Samsung and Huawei, both of which rely heavily on chips developed in-house, other first-tier China-based smartphone vendors including Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and OnePlus are...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
TSMC 7nm production lead time extended
The lead time for production of 7nm chips at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has extended to nearly six months from the previous two months because of strong demand,...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Qualcomm acquires remaining interest in RF360 Holdings
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in RF360 Holdings Singapore, a joint venture with TDK Corporation. Together with Qualcomm...
Monday 16 September 2019
Heat-sink solution providers to brace for strong sales along with 5G deployments
The development of 5G networks including infrastructures, edging computers and end-market devices will significantly scale up global demand for heat-sink solutions in 2020 and beyond,...
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
Fabs valued at nearly US$50 billion to start construction in 2020, says SEMI
Investments in new fab projects starting construction in 2020 are expected to reach nearly US$50 billion, up about US$12 billion from 2019, according to SEMI.
Monday 16 September 2019
PCB makers see stronger momentum from 5G smartphones than base stations
For PCB makers, especially those based in Taiwan, 5G business opportunities from smartphones may outrace those from base stations as demand for the latter has been dented by slowed...
Monday 16 September 2019
Memory backend firm OSE poised for record revenue in 3Q19
Memory modules specialist Orient Semiconductor Electronics (OSE) is expected to see its September revenues hit an all-time high for the third consecutive month, driven by a pull-in...
Thursday 12 September 2019
MediaTek to open new building for 5G R&D
MediaTek is set to unveil a new office building in northern Taiwan in mid September, which will be dedicated to the development of 5G chip technologies while also serving as the chipmaker's...
Thursday 12 September 2019
Taiwan semiconductor foundry sector, 2Q19
With global market demand on a moderate increase in second-quarter 2019, Taiwan-based semiconductor foundries showed recovery. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), United...
Thursday 12 September 2019
iPhone 11 series sales may affect 4Q19 revenues of PCB supply chain
Taiwan PCB supply chain partners for Apple devices will be closely observing the first wave of sales performance for iPhone 11 series, which will directly affect their shipments in...
Thursday 12 September 2019
Spirox expects partnership with National Instruments to bear fruit in 2020
Taiwan-based Spirox, a distributor of packaging and testing equipment, has formed a partnership with National Instruments (NI) and expects their cooperation to bear fruit in 2020.