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Thursday 24 August 2017
BOE to catch up with LGD in large-size LCD panel unit shipments
China-based BOE Technology will see unit shipments of its large-size LCD panels reach nearly those shipped by LG Display in 2017, and is also likely unseat LGD to become the world's...
Thursday 24 August 2017
ASML opens branch office in Nanjing
ASML has announced the opening of a new branch office in Nanjing, China where its major client TSMC is constructing a new 12-inch wafer plant.
Thursday 24 August 2017
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip powers Samsung Galaxy Note8
Qualcomm has announced that its premium mobile platform is powering Samsung's latest flagship smartphone for select regions. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon...
Thursday 24 August 2017
Semiconductor industry capital spending to rise 20% in 2017, says IC Insights
IC Insights has revised its outlook for semiconductor industry capital spending to 20% growth in 2017. Spending for the first half of 2017 was already 48% greater than a year ago,...
Wednesday 23 August 2017
Semiconductor market to grow 17% in 2017, says WSTS
The worldwide semiconductor market is forecast to grow by 17% to US$397 billion in 2017, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). WSTS estimated previously a...
Wednesday 23 August 2017
China could enhance its position in post-Moore's Law era, says former TSMC COO
China's semiconductor industry could have a chance of strengthening its position in the post-Moore's Law era, according to Shang-yi Chiang, former executive VP and co-chief operating...
Wednesday 23 August 2017
LTPS panel makers diversifying applications
LTPS panels makers have stepped up efforts to develop other applications than those for smartphones amid increasing competition caused by the shift of mainstream technology from LTPS...
Wednesday 23 August 2017
Rising graphics card demand to buoy backend houses profitability in 2H17
Rising graphics card demand is expected to make a positive contribution to related backend houses' profitability in the second half of 2017, according to market sources.
Wednesday 23 August 2017
North American semi equipment industry billings slip in July
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted a slight 1.4% sequential decrease in billings worldwide in July 2017, according to SEMI.
Tuesday 22 August 2017
China to phase in 14nm semiconductor process in 2018, says top tech master
China is proceeding with systematic deployments in 14nm semiconductor fabrication equipment, process, packaging and materials, which will be fully industrialized in 2018. And the...
Tuesday 22 August 2017
AUO, Innolux TV panel shipments to remain steady in 2H17, says report
Shipments of TV panels by AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux will remain steady in the second half of 2017 thanks to demand from China-based TV vendors, according to a Chinese-language...
Tuesday 22 August 2017
Intel debuts 8th-generation Core CPUs
Intel announced its eight-generation processors with the first U series designed for 2-in-1 and ultra-thin notebooks on August 21. Intel will launch models for desktops in fall.
Tuesday 22 August 2017
China PCB firms step up capacity expansion
China-based PCB manufacturers including Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing (DSBJ) and Jiangxi Holitech Technology have moved to expand their production capacities eyeing a bigger...
Tuesday 22 August 2017
Qualcomm developing 3D depth sensing technology
Qualcomm is partnering with its ecosystem partners to develop 3D depth sensing technology, which will be applied to Andriod smartphones powered the Snapdragon mobile chips, according...
Tuesday 22 August 2017
Mitac to invest in India-based IT manufacturer
Mitac Holding has announced a plan to invest in India-based Infopower Technologies and will become a major shareholder of the firm. Infopower is a manufacturer of printed circuit...