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Friday 8 November 2024
Taiwan's semiconductors: key AI asset poised to withstand US political shifts
The resilience of Taiwan's semiconductor industry remains unwavering, even as the US undergoes political transition. This perspective was shared by Etron Technology Chairman Nicky...
Friday 8 November 2024
Forcelead expands automotive DDI portfolio with focus on OEM and aftermarket in 3Q24
Forcelead Technology, an automotive display driver IC (DDI) subsidiary of Sitronix, recently highlighted its strategic focus on automotive DDIs and display driver ASICs for consumer...
Friday 8 November 2024
IC design house PixArt upbeat about gaming mice demand in 4Q24
Image sensor specialist PixArt Imaging exceeded its third-quarter revenue expectations, with growth rates roughly similar across its product lineup. The company's gross margin fell...
Friday 8 November 2024
China braces for escalating US restrictions on chipmaking
The US is expected to expand restrictions on Chinese chipmaking technologies, extending its trade ban to mature nodes, according to industry sources.
Friday 8 November 2024
Tenstorrent fuels Japan's RISC-V chip design pipeline through US training program
Japan's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC) has forged a strategic partnership with Canadian chip designer Tenstorrent to train up to 200 Japanese engineers in the...
Friday 8 November 2024
Snapdragon Summit recap: Oryon CPU and AI to shape Qualcomm's next-gen strategy
The Snapdragon Summit 2024, held October 21-23, placed Qualcomm's Oryon CPU and AI advancements at the center of its product showcase. Amid mixed reactions to Qualcomm's chip announcements,...
Thursday 7 November 2024
EgisTec partners with Asicland to jointly target South Korea's HPC market
Egis Technology (EgisTec), recently transformed into the ASIC business, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with South Korean chip design company Asicland. The two companies...
Thursday 7 November 2024
China's domestic CPU maker Hexin collapses: A signal of growing challenges for tech startups
China's semiconductor industry faces escalating challenges as operational shutdowns, salary delays, and management disruptions become increasingly common. The recent wave of closures...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Novatek expects weaker 4Q24, looks to AI-driven edge demand for 2025 growth
Novatek posted strong revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, fueled by high inventory demand for mobile OLED DDIs. However, gross margin slipped from the previous quarter, mainly...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Trump comeback likely to raise trade barrier against China in 2025
Donald Trump's potential return to the White House has done little to dispel Beijing's anxiety about the direction of US policies concerning China. The next Trump administration's...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
GF faces penalties for shipments to SJS despite SMIC, JCET divesting stakes
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced on November 1 that GlobalFoundries (GF), a US semiconductor foundry, has been fined US$500,000 for...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
IC distributor WT Micro expects over 10% revenue drop in 4Q24
IC distributor WT Microelectronics (WT Micro) has reported that its revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 surpassed that of the entire year 2023. However, the company is expressing...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
NexChip and Samsung Foundry lead 3Q24 LCD/OLED driver IC markets
NexChip and Samsung Foundry have emerged as the dominant players in the display driver IC (DDIC) market for the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest insights from Omdia's...
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...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Backend firm ChipMOS cautious on 2025 capex amid DDI market concerns
ChipMOS Technology has embraced a cautious approach to capital expenditures for 2025 and anticipates that the demand for display driver ICs will experience a more pronounced correction...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
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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