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Wednesday 17 July 2024
AI and China's chip demand keep ASML equipment orders thriving
By the end of the first quarter of 2024, Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML had a backlog of orders totaling EUR 38 billion (US$ 41.4 billion). This means that ASML needs EUR...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Passive component demand and prices to be driven higher by AI
Thanks to improving demands in the smartphone and notebook markets, Japanese passive component suppliers are likely to raise inductor prices. However, Taiwanese suppliers believe...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
PSMC stays in the red, anticipates rebound in 3Q24
Pure-play foundry Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) stayed unprofitable in the first half of 2024 but anticipates a gradual revenue rebound in the third quarter.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
OSATs stepping up capex
OSATs have in recent years stepped up their capital expenditures and are actively implementing high-end packaging technology and chip heterogeneous integration, according to industry...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Melexis opens largest wafer testing plant in Malaysia, anticipating doubled chip demand
Belgian-based microelectronics solutions provider Melexis has inaugurated its new factory in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This facility, now Melexis' largest wafer testing plant, represents...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Hybrids to lead in 2024 as EVs face profitability hurdles
Global sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) are expected to surpass 10 million units in 2024, marking a crucial automotive market milestone and reaffirming a healthy growth trajectory.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Sensors demand recovers as Tyntek businesses prospers in 2Q24
As the LED industry gets out from a slump, Tyntek is expected to recover from losses since the industry benefits from the traditional peak season in the second quarter.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Industrial memory demand to pick up in 3Q24
The third quarter of 2024 will see a gradual increase in the demand for industrial memory, and AI IPC applications specifically designed for the industrial control sector are expected...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Nvidia plans new China-specific AI and gaming GPUs
Nvidia continues to introduce downgraded versions of its AI and gaming GPUs for the Chinese market, which remains important to the US chip vendor, according to industry sources. New...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Samsung spearheads NAND recovery as QLC, AI drive market shift
Samsung Electronics has nearly doubled its NAND Flash production in the second quarter of 2024 after hitting a low point in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
SDC, LGD push power-efficient tandem OLED for AI era
South Korea's two major display manufacturers are optimistic about evolving market demands and are targeting the on-device AI OLED market. The next-generation "tandem OLED" technology...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
IPC firms thrive amid rising regional conflicts, fueling defense industry boom
As global regional conflicts persist, nations are bolstering their defenses, driving unprecedented demand in the defense sector. Military products, known for their rigorous specifications...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Shipping delays and rising costs test auto supply chain, yet Taiwan's auto parts makers show resilience
The automotive supply chain is grappling with persistent shipping delays and escalating freight costs, which have extended delivery times by about two weeks. Despite these challenges,...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Memory prices to rise at slower pace in 3Q24
DRAM and NAND flash memory prices will continue to rise in the third quarter, albeit at a slower rate than in the first half of this year, as market circumstances improve more, according...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Moment Semiconductor eyes 50% brand memory business growth in 2024 with AI PC momentum and SEA market entry
Taiwan's memory module vendor Moment Semiconductor expects shipments for consumer devices to improve in the second half of 2024, driven by new applications like AI PCs.
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