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Wednesday 24 July 2024
TI results offer hope amid 300mm capacity expansion for enhanced resilience
Texas Instruments (TI) provided financial guidance that is slightly lower than expectations. The company's capital expenditure (Capex) plan is progressing smoothly, indicating significant...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
FOPLP steps forward as foundries compete for packaging talents
The shortage of talent in the semiconductor industry is no longer news. Still, the continuous growth in demand for advanced packaging has triggered a mid-to-long-term scarcity of...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Will glass substrate packaging dominate?
Glass substrates are recognized as critical materials for next-generation advanced semiconductor packaging technologies needed to support the explosive growth of AI chips.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
TSMC sees spike in SHR orders from China
TSMC has witnessed an increase in orders from Chinese customers seeking super hot runs (SHR), for which they are willing to pay a 40% premium, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
TSMC said to adopt larger glass substrates for FOPLP
Glass substrates have become a critical strategic element in fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP), a technology that TSMC and various backend houses are developing. Because of that,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
ASML looks to expand staff in Japan thanks to rising local EUV demand
As Japan prepares to import its first-ever EUV lithography systems, ASML, the sole technology provider, plans to boost its local workforce significantly.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Biden bows out: Kamala Harris takes lead as AI regulations and semiconductor debates heat up
On July 21, US President Joe Biden officially announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race amid growing pressure from within the Democratic Party. Biden stated...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
NAND memory bit shipment growth in 2H24 to be boosted by iPhone 16 demand
NAND Flash memory suppliers are gearing up for robust demand driven by AI smartphones in the third quarter. Some sources suggest that production lines may already be experiencing...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC stands firm amid high costs and Trump's criticism, global chip mass production on target
Despite high costs and labor shortages, TSMC has adhered to its international plans to build wafer fabrication plants in Japan, the United States, and Germany.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Amkor, Infineon promote supply chain decarbonization and sustainability
Amkor Technology and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote sustainability and decarbonization methods across their supply chain.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC outpaces Samsung in HPC revenue growth for 2Q24
TSMC's high-performance computing (HPC) revenue share continued to rise in Q2 2024, boosting overall performance. Although Samsung Electronics aims to increase its HPC sales proportion,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Taiwan-based semiconductor, PCB firms expect minimal impact from US election
Despite President Joe Biden's recent announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 race and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, Taiwan-based supply chain companies remain...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC braces for potential geopolitical variables
TSMC is believed to have adopted three critical strategies in anticipation of the potential geopolitical influences that may arise from the forthcoming US presidential election.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
NXP disappointing results imply slowing automotive demand
NXP's latest financial results indicate that the company continues to navigate the industry downturn, presenting a third-quarter outlook that falls below expectations. These disappointing...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Trump's protectionist remarks threaten the global chip boom amid AI surge
US presidential candidate Donald Trump's comments accusing Taiwan's chip industry of stealing American business and demanding protection fees have cast a shadow over the booming global...
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