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Thursday 19 September 2024
China's self-developed immersive DUV system remains years away despite milestone in dry DUV technology
China recently achieved a milestone with its indigenous lithography system, which is capable of producing chips at nodes smaller than 65nm. However, the development of an immersive...
Thursday 19 September 2024
TSMC solves mass production issues in US; advanced process self-sufficiency may be realized
In early December 2022, Apple CEO Tim Cook and US President Joe Biden attended the groundbreaking ceremony for TSMC's wafer fab in Arizona. During his speech, Cook stated that the...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Japanese semiconductor suppliers expand in India amid Chinese import substitution
At SEMICON India 2024, major Japanese semiconductor suppliers participated, with Tokyo Electron set to expand its presence in India, underscoring the strategy to tap into the growing...
Thursday 19 September 2024
China eyes Southeast Asia as vital gateway for semiconductor expansion
Since early September, Southeast Asia has solidified its position as a key player in the global semiconductor industry. Tower Semiconductor of Israel announced a US$10 billion investment...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Chinese AI developers strive for collaboration with TSMC
TSMC, with its advanced manufacturing processes, is an indispensable partner not just for US tech firms such as Nvidia, AWS, and Google in their AI chip developments, but also for...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Glass substrate technology gains traction for advanced packaging by 2026
As advanced packaging technologies and large-size integrated substrate solutions become key development areas for technology firms, glass substrate technology has emerged as a focal...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel's strategic transition: can new orders and cost cuts lead to a rebound?
Many still regard Intel as one of the greatest American companies. However, recent struggles have led to a less flattering label: "too big to fail." The critical question now is whether...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
7 key takeaways from SEMICON Taiwan 2024—and how it differs from COMPUTEX
SEMICON Taiwan 2024, held in early September, provided a glimpse into the future of the semiconductor industry, from advanced memory technologies to international partnerships in...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Applied Materials aims to grow chip clusters in India with partners
India's approval of one wafer fab and four integrated circuit (IC) backend projects has prompted semiconductor equipment providers from the US and Japan to expand their operations...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
How far is China from 28nm process after domestic lithography breakthrough?
One of the critical focal points in the US-China tech war is the collaborative effort by the US, Japan, and the Netherlands to prevent Chinese semiconductor companies from acquiring...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Taiwan bolsters domestic chip design innovation with two refurbished 12-inch fabs
As the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) enters its second year, the government is ramping up efforts to renovate two state-operated 12-inch semiconductor fabs,...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel-AWS partnership on Intel 18A to determine IDM 2.0 strategy outcome, says DIGITIMES Research
On September 17, Intel unveiled its transformation roadmap for its foundry business. DIGITIMES Research contends that the success of the expanded partnership with Amazon...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Europe's car industry turmoil casts shadow over TSMC German fab outlook
TSMC has seemingly picked a challenging time to build its first wafer fab in Europe, as the automobile industry it's targeting faces significant upheaval. Europe's major marques and...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel and Samsung US fab projects struggle, strengthening TSMC's hand in showdowns
TSMC, despite strong cost control and management, faces challenges in growing its overseas operations, making it difficult to predict profitability. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
US presidential election outcome to significantly impact supply chain relocations
The outcome of the US presidential election is expected to have a significant impact on supply chain relocations. Industry sources report that US-based brands are closely monitoring...