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Rescuing the DRAM industry
The DRAM industry accounts for about 10% of global semiconductor revenues, and chronic oversupply and diminished demand has led to a near collapse in the industry, with related shock waves affecting growth in the semiconductor and related equipment markets.

In Taiwan, the government has been eyeing a rescue package for struggling DRAM players, but consolidation in the industry is expected to continue.
IN THE NEWS
Wednesday 2 September 2009
DDR2-DDR3 crossover draws near
The crossover between DDR2 and DDR3 pricing may take place soon, and is expected to benefit Taiwan's struggling DRAM makers in the short term, according to market sources.
Monday 31 August 2009
ProMOS loss narrows in 2Q09
DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies has announced a net loss of NT$2.38 billion (US$72 million) for the second quarter of 2009, showing significant improvement compared to losses of NT$8.59...
Monday 31 August 2009
PSC loss widens in 2Q09; to sell more Rexchip shares to Elpida
Taiwan-based Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) saw wider losses on both sequential and annual bases in the second quarter of 2009.
Friday 28 August 2009
ProMOS to see positive cash flow in 3Q09
ProMOS Technologies may start generating positive cash flow in the third quarter of 2009, as DRAM pricing has rebounded to over US$1.50, according to company sources. The Taiwan-based...
Friday 28 August 2009
Strong bit growth and weak capex to favor NAND flash suppliers, says IC Insights
The flash memory market is setting up for a dramatic shift in the supply-demand balance - one that will greatly favor NAND flash memory suppliers in the next several years, according...
Friday 21 August 2009
KYEC announces Taiwan Memory investment
Logic IC and memory testing house King Yuan Electronics Company (KYEC) announced on August 20 that its board of directors has approved the investment in Taiwan Memory Company (TMC)...
Thursday 20 August 2009
Taiwan Memory approved to locate at HSP
Taiwan Memory Company (TMC), which recently completed its registration with the Commerce Department of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), has obtained official approval...
Wednesday 19 August 2009
DRAM maker PSC scaling up production
DRAM maker Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has increased production to 80,000 wafers per month, up from 40,000 units in the second quarter, according to industry sources...
Monday 17 August 2009
DRAM module maker PQI to issue CBs, new shares
DRAM module maker Power Quotient International (PQI) plans to issue five-year domestic convertible bonds (CBs) worth no more than NT$600 million (US$18.2 million) to strengthen its...
Monday 17 August 2009
Micron set to ramp 40nm production at end of 2009
Micron Technology is scheduled to kick off volume production using 40nm process technology at its 12-inch wafer fab in Singapore at the end of 2009, according to the company. The...
Monday 17 August 2009
Taiwan Memory may fail, says Inotera executive VP
Taiwan Memory Company (TMC), a Taiwan government-funded memory company partnering with Japan-based Elpida Memory, may not succeed in revitalizing Taiwan's ailing memory-chip industry,...
Monday 17 August 2009
MediaTek clarifies speculation on Taiwan Memory investment
Speculation circulated last week in Taiwan that MediaTek planned to invest NT$1 billion (US$30.36 million) in Taiwan Memory Company (TMC). In response, MediaTek has said that its...
Friday 14 August 2009
SPIL board approves investment in Taiwan Memory
Packaging and testing house Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) has announced its board of directors on August 13 approved plans to invest in Taiwan Memory Company (TMC), making...
Thursday 13 August 2009
DDR2 spot prices to reach US$1.50 or beyond, says DRAMeXchange
Spot prices for DDR2 1Gb chips are expected to reach US$1.50 or even higher in the second half of 2009 because of tighter supply, according to DRAMeXchange. Pricing has trended upward...
Thursday 13 August 2009
Winbond inks GDDR licensing deal with Qimonda
Winbond Electronics has entered into a license, sale and purchase agreement regarding GDDR products with the insolvency administrator of Qimonda. Under the deal, Winbond will acquire...