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Tuesday 15 October 2024
TSMC outlook and key client orders to garner focus at upcoming investor meeting
TSMC will hold an investor meeting on October 17 to review the company's business and market projections, as well as updates on its capital expenditure strategy for the current yea...
Monday 14 October 2024
SBI fumes over PSMC withdrawal, but semicon insiders question how they didn’t see it coming
A recent breakdown of a semiconductor joint venture between Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Japan's SBI Holdings has led to differing statements...
Friday 11 October 2024
TSMC accelerates Fab AP8 project for CoWoS advanced packaging
TSMC is asking suppliers to accelerate the conversion of a plant into a CoWoS advanced packaging fab to meet strong demand from Nvidia, which is depending on the Taiwanese foundry...
Thursday 10 October 2024
Powerchip Semiconductor cancels Japan Fab Project, sparking criticism from SBI chairman
Executives from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) visited the Miyagi Prefectural Government in Japan to explain the reasons behind their decision to cancel...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
AMD set to become second largest client of TSMC's US fab; hinted at one year ago
TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona has not yet fully commenced its first phase of mass production, but it is already producing Apple's A16 chip. Additionally, AMD may become the second major...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International...
Monday 7 October 2024
Rise of cloud and edge AI applications paves way for new semiconductor opportunities; wafer foundries become crucial, says DIGITIMES Research
The rapid development of the global generative AI market is driving unprecedented transformation in the semiconductor industry. DIGITIMES Research's latest AI Chips Special Report...
Monday 7 October 2024
Weekly news roundup: Samsung delays fabs construction amid semiconductor slowdown
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 30 - October 6.
Friday 4 October 2024
Micron expands hiring in Taiwan, Japan amidst HBM production demand
In anticipation of favorable market conditions, Micron Technology will implement extensive talent recruitment initiatives in Taiwan and Japan, according to the US memory chip vendo...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Samsung reportedly shuts down equipment to cut losses amid foundry overcapacity crisis
Samsung Electronics is grappling with a foundry overcapacity crisis, despite its strategy of building capacity ahead of demand. According to reports from Chosun Biz and Bloomberg,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC's backend equipment suppliers benefit from AI chip demand
Strong AI chip demand has led to full utilization of TSMC's fab capacity, benefiting related suppliers such as Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) and equipment manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwanese chip makers' cultural sensitivity put to the test in Japan
Cultural sensitivity has not always been a strength of Taiwanese businesses, potentially straining Taiwan-Japan relations as Taiwan's semiconductor ventures expand overseas without...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to hit US$400 billion from 2025 to 2027, says SEMI
Global spending on 300mm fab equipment is expected to reach a record US$400 billion from 2025 to 2027, according to SEMI. The robust spending is being driven by the regionalization...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Tokyo Electron to expand India team to fuel chipmaking ambitions
According to Bloomberg, Tokyo Electron plans to recruit and train local engineers in India to support the country's growing semiconductor industry. This initiative aligns...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Samsung delays Taylor and Pyeongtaek fab construction amid global semiconductor slowdown
Samsung Electronics has reportedly delayed construction and equipment orders for its Pyeongtaek Phase 4 (P4) plant in South Korea and its second facility (T2) in Taylor, Texas. This...
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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