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Wednesday 27 November 2024
Supermicro returns to the battlefield with B300 as the focal point
Having emerged from its financial report turmoil, Supermicro is back in action, intensifying competition in the AI server market. Industry sources indicate that while other ODM manufacturers...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Samsung hires new foundry CTO amidst leadership changes
Samsung Electronics has enacted changes to its management, including the appointment of a new chief technology officer (CTO) for its foundry operations.
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Power IC maker Potens extensively engages with automotive industry
Potens Semiconductor, known for its power semiconductors, is actively entering the automotive sector despite the current inventory adjustments in the industry.
Wednesday 27 November 2024
US ban expansion may stifle China's AI chip ambitions
Market speculation suggests that the US may impose stricter restrictions on China. On November 28, it is anticipated that 200 Chinese semiconductor companies will be added to a trade...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
40nm crisis: how TSMC shaped Nvidia's triumph, AMD's demise
The 2009 TSMC 40nm process crisis was a defining moment for the wafer foundry industry, offering pivotal lessons for the broader semiconductor sector. As TSMC founder Morris Chang...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Xiaomi's first in-house mobile chip draws measured response from smartphone semiconductor industry
While Xiaomi prepares to launch its first self-developed smartphone system on chip (SoC) in 2025, major chipmakers Qualcomm and MediaTek maintain their composure, expressing confidence...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Intel secures US$7.865 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies, lower than initial memorandum amount
Revised Award Provides Up to $7.865 Billion in Direct Funding, Down from $8.5 Billion, to Support Intel's $100+ Billion Expansion Plan Across Four U.S. States
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Taiwan's chip industry unfazed by Trump's trade policy, says former TSMC chairman Mark Liu
On November 25, newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and raising tariffs on...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
US grants US$59 million in chip subsidy to BAE Systems, Rocket Lab
The US Department of Commerce has awarded two significant grants under the CHIPS Incentives Program. The funding will go to BAE Systems and Rocket Lab to advance the country's supply...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Japan's dream of chip revival: a two-pronged bet on TSMC and Rapidus
Industry sources indicate that while the Japanese government maintains high expectations for Rapidus, contingency plans are being developed. Recently appointed Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
US chip restrictions on China may bolster Taiwan IC design sector
The US is reportedly poised to implement new restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, potentially affecting around 200 Chinese chip firms. The move could strengthen Taiwan's...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Chinese firms react to TSMC chip supplies halt and escalating US tension
TSMC has halted providing advanced AI chips at 7 nanometers and below to Chinese customers, highlighting mounting challenges for China's semiconductor industry. The suspension follows...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
STMicro postpones US$20 billion revenue target to 2030 on auto chip slowdown
STMicroelectronics (STM) has revised its growth targets amid persistent weak demand for chips used in automotive and industrial applications. During its Capital Markets Day in Paris,...
Monday 25 November 2024
STMicroelectronics partners with Hua Hong Semiconductor to boost local production in China's EV market
STMicroelectronics unveiled a strategic partnership with China's Hua Hong Semiconductor, with a plan to commence production of 40nm process MCUs in Shenzhen by the end of 2025. STMicroelectronics...
Monday 25 November 2024
Inside TSMC VI: Navigating the semiconductor pricing wars
"Strategy is simply resource allocation. When you strip away all the noise, that's what it comes down to." —Jack Welch.