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Tuesday 12 November 2024
BeiDou chip developer enters supply chains of top-5 Chinese handset brands
CETC Chips Technology has disclosed that its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (DBS) SoCs have been adopted by China's top-5 handset vendors for multiple midrange to high-end smartphone...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Weltrend sees AI server demand driving growth in 4Q24
Weltrend Semiconductor, a specialist in USB power delivery (PD) controller chips, anticipates strong AI server demand to drive its shipment performance in the fourth quarter of 202...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Five key impacts of TSMC's 7nm AI chip sales halt to China
TSMC has reportedly notified Chinese customers that shipments of AI-related chips made with 7nm or below processes will be halted. Additionally, any AI chip projects initiated after...
Monday 11 November 2024
Huawei chip controversy puts Taiwan's tech controls under scrutiny
The recent election of Donald Trump and JD Vance has raised questions about potential shifts in US technology sanctions. A critical security concern emerged when TSMC chips were discovered...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Kyocera faces challenges in entering AI chip supply chain amid organic packaging substrate slump
Japan's component manufacturer Kyocera Corporation is experiencing a downturn in its semiconductor organic packaging materials business. Current demand has not met previous forecasts,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Datang files lawsuit against Unisoc in China
Datang has initiated legal proceedings against Unisoc, seeking damages of CNY680.5 million (approx. US$95.8 million) over the latter's alleged failure to honor a payment agreement...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
NXP forecasts lower 4Q24 results due to falling auto chip demand and macro issues
NXP Semiconductors anticipates that its revenue and profit performance for the fourth quarter of 2024 will be below market expectations, with an estimated range of US$3 billion to...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Trump teases shutting down CHIPS Act: what does it mean?
With the US presidential election on the horizon, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have drawn attention for their stances on Taiwan's semiconductor industry. Interest...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
AutoSys cuts into supply chain of US, Japan auto makers
Taiwan-based AutoSys, which specializes in algorithms for automotive 360-degree surround image detection and ADAS sensing system fusion, has penetrated the supply chains of the US...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
MA-tek to open Hokkaido lab early to meet 2nm chip demand
MA-tek will launch its new lab in Hokkaido, Japan by the end of this year, well ahead of schedule, to meet increasing demand for inspection and analysis services supporting 2nm chip...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
AUO pivots to silicon photonics over FOPLP race
AUO has said they are focusing on silicon photonics opportunities while holding onto its cautious approach panel-level fan-out packaging (FOPLP), a notable divergence from its rivals...
Monday 4 November 2024
Astera Labs joins UALink alliance for US$5 billion market
Astera Labs, a manufacturer of high-speed transmission interface chips, has announced the debut of a new switch chip series and the official joining of the UALink alliance. The company...
Monday 4 November 2024
Parade sees strong 1Q25, with USB4 retimer chips driving growth
High-speed transmission chip maker Parade Technologies has stated that its USB4 retimer chips, primarily targeting PC and notebook applications, will remain the principal growth driver...
Friday 1 November 2024
AI boosts optical communication: FICG chairman describes demand as "overwhelming"
FIC Global (FICG) chairman Leo Chien highlighted the soaring demand for optical communication modules driven by AI. To meet growing demand, FICG plans to establish a new plant in...
Thursday 31 October 2024
Microsoft reports strong cloud-driven results, aggressively acquiring Blackwell chips to stay ahead
Microsoft reported robust financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with revenue reaching US$65.59 billion, primarily driven by its cloud business. Azure demonstrated...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research