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Thursday 25 July 2024
CSPs stay keen on deploying AI data centers
The strong growth momentum in cloud service providers' (CSPs) AI server investments is set to continue since the risk of under-investment still far outweighs over-investment, said...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
IC packaging will be more important than foundry, says YMTC chairman
Chen Nanxiang, chairman of Chinese memory company Yangtze Memory Technology Corp (YMTC), recently said during an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) that he expects...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Acer COO voices optimism about AI PCs
AI PCs are not just a passing trend, according to Acer COO Jerry Kao. He believes that AI will drive PC purchases among consumers who weren't previously considering an upgrade, as...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Poor results from NXP raise doubt on 2H24 car chip demand
Disappointing results from NXP Semiconductors in its latest financial report may indicate that car manufacturers are becoming more conservative and the development of battery electric...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Uncertainty arises over 3Q24 consumer chip replenishment momentum
Although initial demand for HPC and AI smartphone chips is expected to remain strong as the traditional peak season approaches, recent observations indicate potentially lower-than-expected...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Outlook for Taiwan export orders optimistic
The prime season for the stocking of new products is rapidly approaching, and the outlook for Taiwan's export orders is optimistic, market sources believe.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Samsung HBM3 and HBM3E still pending Nvidia quality tests
Korean media reports said Samsung Electronics's 4-generation high bandwidth memory product (HBM3) has been validated and has started mass production. However, industry sources only...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
NXP doubts Tier-1 auto customer inventory policies, details new JV with VIS
NXP reported that its performance was affected by its customers' inventory management practices. Despite this, the company expressed strong confidence in its joint venture with Taiwan-based...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
TI results offer hope amid 300mm capacity expansion for enhanced resilience
Texas Instruments (TI) provided financial guidance that is slightly lower than expectations. The company's capital expenditure (Capex) plan is progressing smoothly, indicating significant...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
FOPLP steps forward as foundries compete for packaging talents
The shortage of talent in the semiconductor industry is no longer news. Still, the continuous growth in demand for advanced packaging has triggered a mid-to-long-term scarcity of...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
TSMC sees spike in SHR orders from China
TSMC has witnessed an increase in orders from Chinese customers seeking super hot runs (SHR), for which they are willing to pay a 40% premium, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
YMTC head expects explosive chip demand in China amid US restrictions
A senior executive from a leading China-based NAND flash provider expressed optimism about the explosive growth potential of the Chinese semiconductor market, attributing this surge...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
NAND memory bit shipment growth in 2H24 to be boosted by iPhone 16 demand
NAND Flash memory suppliers are gearing up for robust demand driven by AI smartphones in the third quarter. Some sources suggest that production lines may already be experiencing...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
IC industry hopes for turnaround in 2H24 amid new AI PC solutions
When will AI PC dividends start to pay off for the chip industry? This question has been closely followed by many in the industry during the first half of 2024. The launch of Copilot+PC,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Mobile SoC suppliers expect limited growth in smartphone market in 2024
The buzz around AI smartphones is palpable, but their widespread adoption and impact on upgrade demand are expected to become more significant in approximately two years.