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Monday 8 April 2024
NPU applications grow in AI era
Neural Processing Units (NPU) are being introduced into all types of SoCs to improve the performance of AI applications in the new AI era, with leading SoC manufacturers and IDMs...
Monday 8 April 2024
WT Micro acquisition of Future Electronics finalized: Five key impacts you should know about
WT Microelectronics (WT Micro) announced that it has officially completed its acquisition of Future Electronics. This is the biggest M&A project in the history of Taiwan's semiconductor...
Monday 8 April 2024
Weekly news roundup: Nikon expresses worries over rising Chinese competition in lithography
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of April 1 - April 5.
Wednesday 3 April 2024
One pile of Nvidia chips to rule them all
Whoever has the most high-end Nvidia Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips will be in poll position GenAI grand prix.
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Overall mobile SoC shipment forecast unknown despite promising flagship device demand
The demand for SoCs in flagship smartphones appears robust, but the total shipment forecast for SoCs is uncertain, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 3 April 2024
EgisTec to acquire Japanese IP company Curious
Taiwan-based IC design house Egis Technology (EgisTec) has announced plans to acquire Curious, a Japan-based IP and fabless chipmaker, in a share swap transaction valued at NT$525...
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Time to strengthen your IP reserve in the AI chip era
With the advent of the AI era, the design and manufacturing complexity of various SoCs are continually rising. This condition is not only evident in products related to cloud-based...
Wednesday 3 April 2024
UMC sells shares of Chinese affiliate
United Microelectronics (UMC) has announced the transfer of its entire stake in UnitedDS Semiconductor (UDS), an IC design affiliate, on behalf of its subsidiary Hejian Technology...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Japan approves US$3.9 Billion in aid to chip venture Rapidus
Japan approved as much as ¥590 billion ($3.9 billion) in subsidies to chip venture Rapidus Corp., committing more money to its ambition to catch up in semiconductor manufacturi...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
US asks South Korea to toughen up export controls on China chips
The US is asking South Korea to adopt restrictions on semiconductor technology exports to China similar to those Washington has already implemented, another sign the Biden administration...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
IC design houses closely watching demand signals in preparation for new product releases
Although the second quarter remains the slack season for the IC design industry, key signals regarding the demand performance in the traditional peak season in the second half of...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Samsung Galaxy S25 to sustain dual-track AP system with Exynos 2500 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Samsung Electronics is expected to maintain the dual-track application processor (AP) system for its next-generation Galaxy S25 series of smartphones in 2025, entailing the use of...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Kiwibot acquires Taiwan IC developer to protect robot cybersecurity
US autonomous delivery robot startup Kiwibot Company announced on April 2 to acquire Taiwan-headquartered AUTO Mobility Solutions Co. Ltd., a rare strategic move for a startup, not...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
AI reshuffles semiconductor industry rankings; Samsung dropped down to third
Samsung Electronics dropped from ranking first to third in 2023 for revenue in the global semiconductor market (excluding wafer foundries).
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Russia de-risks through Chinese foundry and RISC-V
Since Western countries imposed sanctions against Russia, Russia-based Baikal Electronics is looking to switch to RISC-V and may have turned to a certain China-based pure-play foundry...
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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