CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED IC MANUFACTURING
Tuesday 24 September 2024
AMEC senior executives with US citizenship resign, sparking concern
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China (AMEC), a China-based semiconductor equipment supplier, announced the resignation of Senior Vice President Tuqiang Ni and Core Technical...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
China's mature chip dominance looms, Taiwan IC designers urged to prioritize sub-7nm
China is poised to take the lead in the global market for mature semiconductor manufacturing processes as it continues to expand its production capacity. Industry experts warn that...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
TSMC SoIC fab capacity to reportedly boost through to 2026
The AI surge requires TSMC to swiftly expand its production capacity for chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) packaging. Simultaneously, the foundry's production capacity for 3D-stacked...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Global semiconductor sales hit US$162.1 billion in 2Q24; Nvidia shines
Omdia has recently released a report that indicates that the total semiconductor revenue reached a record high of US$162.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, representing a 6.7%...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Will Japan, Korea, Taiwan become new trade war targets of the US as trade structure shifts?
The escalating tensions between major powers are reshaping global investment and trade patterns, leading to a surge in companies facing divestment, relocation, and investment shifts...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Intel's US-backed semiconductor plans threaten Samsung and South Korea's goals
Nvidia and AMD, two prominent US clients of TSMC, have recently hinted at expanding their chip manufacturing partnerships. This development has stirred interest within South Korea's...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Huawei acknowledges chip manufacturing limitations in pursuit of advanced computing solutions
Huawei's rotating chairman, Zhijun Xu, has publicly recognized for the first time that China's limited chip manufacturing capabilities hinder the company's ability to develop advanced...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Vietnam unveils semiconductor policy for 2050
Vietnam has unveiled its semiconductor roadmap for 2025-2050, aiming to establish three fabs, 20 integrated circuit (IC) backend houses, and 300 IC design houses as part of its goal...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Qualcomm's Intel takeover ambition: why Taiwan suppliers consider it a disaster
In response to speculation that Qualcomm is approaching Intel about a possible takeover, industry sources in Taiwan believe the merger would be disastrous since it undervalues Intel...
Monday 23 September 2024
TSMC denies plans for UAE chip plants despite Middle East AI push
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported that both TSMC and Samsung Electronics are in discussions about plans to build large semiconductor manufacturing facilities in...
Monday 23 September 2024
Taiwan leads in semiconductor manufacture; Japan academics urge collaboration
Japan is the industry leader in materials and equipment, while Taiwan maintains an overwhelming advantage in semiconductor manufacturing, according to Takashi Hattori, deputy representative...
Monday 23 September 2024
First OSAT facility supported by former cricketer inaugurated in Maharashtra, India
India-based RRP Electronics inaugurated an INR120 billion (US$1.4 billion) OSAT facility in Maharashtra, the second chipmaking project after Adani-Tower Semiconductor's wafer fab...
Monday 23 September 2024
Intel spins off IFS as subsidiary to enhance financial transparency, secure funding
In February 2024, Intel began independently reporting revenue and profit data for Intel Foundry Services (IFS), distinguishing it from the main product division. This strategic move...
Monday 23 September 2024
Samsung overhauls semiconductor research to fast-track memory production and boost profits
Samsung Electronics reportedly plans to restructure its Semiconductor Research Institute, transferring the DRAM and NAND flash memory development teams to the business division's...
Monday 23 September 2024
Taiwan emerges as 'AI Cremona', but Quanta CTO urges beyond manufacturing
Taiwan has established itself as the global epicenter for generative AI hardware production, manufacturing 90% of the world's AI servers. TSMC, in particular, holds the exclusive...
Holtek
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