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Wednesday 21 August 2024
AMD's new game in town: US$4.9 billion bet to challenge Nvidia's AI dominance
In a bold move to bolster its position in the fiercely competitive AI and data center markets, AMD has acquired ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion. This strategic acquisition signals AMD's...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
ZillTek sees promising demand for automotive, hearing aids, headsets
ZillTek Technology, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone specialist, anticipates that demand for automotive, hearing aid, and headset applications will fuel future...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
WPG expects sales to peak in 3Q24
IC distributor WPG posted strong revenue figures for the second quarter of 2024, with vice president Scott Lin expecting the third quarter to be the peak of the year in terms of both...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
WPG upbeat about memory pricing, edge AI demand
IC distributor WPG Holdings expects memory prices to rise by more than 60% in 2024.
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Microchip hit by cyberattack, operations disrupted
Microchip Technology experienced a cyberattack on August 17 that disrupted its operations. The company is investigating the incident and working to restore normal business functions...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry strengthens in 2Q24, SEMI reports
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the second quarter of 2024 continued to show signs of improvement with significant growth of IC sales, stabilizing capital expenditure,...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Sunplus develops AI chip platform for future growth
IC design house Sunplus Technology is actively developing an AI chip platform that the company expects will bring explosive growth.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
AMD acquires ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion to take on Nvidia
AMD is purchasing ZT Systems, a server hardware company. AMD has no intention of entering the server market. Instead, it's acquiring ZT Systems primarily for its skilled engineers...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Supply chain actively developing GB200 servers despite Blackwell delay, say sources
Nvidia's revised launch schedule for its next-gen Blackwell AI chips has led to changes in the supply chain, with some server makers shifting their focus to developing GB200-based...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Apple modem chip for iPhone unlikely in 2025
Latest rumors have it that Apple is ready to equip the iPhone with its in-house developed modem chip in 2025, but industry sources remain skeptical. Even if Apple was able to roll...
Monday 19 August 2024
India launches AI mission tender, reportedly limiting GPU procurement to local companies
India has initiated the bidding process for its AI Mission, requiring data centers and cloud providers to form partnerships to supply AI resources, such as GPUs, to academia, startups,...
Monday 19 August 2024
Intel Foundry's push for self-sufficiency could pave way for spin-off and rebranding
Is it time for Intel Foundry (IF) to be spun off as an independent entity? During the 2008-2009 financial crisis, AMD was forced to divest its wafer fabrication division, offloading...
Monday 19 August 2024
Taiwanese chip industry shifts focus to manufacturing amid AI boom and cyclical downturn
According to the latest data from the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA), Taiwan's semiconductor industry is gradually recovering from the downturn it faced in 2023...
Monday 19 August 2024
A decade of opposites: Intel's IDM woes vs. AMD's fabless triumph
Once the undisputed leader of the semiconductor industry, Intel has seen its market capitalization dwindle significantly compared to its American rivals, Nvidia and AMD. Intel's market...
Monday 19 August 2024
Spain pursues Taiwan partnerships to boost EUR12 billion semiconductor push
With over EUR1 billion earmarked for R&D under Spain's EUR12 billion "PERTE Chip" semiconductor initiative, the country is actively courting international partners like Taiwan...
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