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Tuesday 15 April 2025
Tariffs help US chips edge out Taiwan's IC designers? In this game, origin trumps heritage
As the US unleashes a sweeping new wave of global tariffs, speculation is swirling over whether Taiwanese IC design houses will lose ground to American rivals benefiting from tariff...
Thursday 10 April 2025
India-based Cyient launches IC design subsidiary with US$100 million investment
Engineering and technology solutions provider Cyient has launched a wholly-owned semiconductor subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors, with a committed investment of US$100 million. The...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 7: China's ambitious roadmap to semiconductor self-sufficiency
Compared to the wafer fabrication industry, which is highly restricted by equipment limitations, China's IC design sector—based on the opportunities within its domestic market—appears...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Rapidus partners with Quest Global to advance 2nm chip development
Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus has signed an MoU with Singapore-based IC design contractor Quest Global to collaborate on the design and production of its upcoming 2nm chips...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Inergy sees growth in 2Q25 as AI server cooling fans ramp up
The chairman of IC design house Inergy, John Lin, stated that the growth momentum in the server and energy storage sectors is promising. The company has successfully entered the supply...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
IC design firms navigate foggy 2Q25 landscape as US tariff looms
As 2025 unfolds, IC design and component companies have generally reported that the first quarter proved more resilient than expected, with many observing that the "off-season" was...
Friday 21 March 2025
Malaysian IC design houses awaiting details of Arm deal
The Malaysian government recently announced a technology licensing agreement worth US$250 million with silicon intellectual property (IP) powerhouse Arm. The deal aims to assist the...
Thursday 20 March 2025
Korean DDI supplier LX Semicon sees over 50% of sales from China due to strong demand from BOE
South Korean IC design house LX Semicon saw more than 50% of its 2024 revenue come from the Chinese market because of increased shipments to panel maker BOE Technology.
Thursday 20 March 2025
Shifted Chinese orders to boost Taiwan OSAT revenue starting 2Q25
The consequences of the US BIS whitelist transfer have led to a surge in orders from China-based IC design firms, which will enhance the sales performance of associated Taiwan-based...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
IC design houses not worried about 2Q25 market reversal due to low PC chip inventories
A particularly strong first quarter has raised concerns about the probable negative impact on the IC design sector due to demand reversal caused by inventory clearance in the second...
Monday 17 March 2025
India roundup: VCI Global to establish India's first semiconductor wire plant in Chennai
India's semiconductor industry is experiencing growth with key investments, such as VCI Global's semiconductor wire plant and Jabil's second factory. However, challenges persist,...
Friday 14 March 2025
At Embedded World 2025, Taiwanese chipmakers put operational flexibility in diverse AIoT applications to test
This year, Taiwanese chipmakers are participating extensively in Embedded World 2025. Many industry players have openly stated that in the past few years, downstream solution providers...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Samsung pins foundry revival hopes on 4nm
Samsung Electronics is ramping up its advanced foundry push, targeting mass production of its fourth-generation 4nm process (SF4X) by late 2024. Designed specifically for high-performance...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
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Tuesday 11 March 2025
CATL powers into chip market: strategic bets on IC design startups
CATL, a global leader in batteries and energy storage, is further expanding into semiconductors. While the company maintains a low-profile approach, each of its investments generates...