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Monday 3 March 2025
NCKU advances high-temp SiC crystals with Largan , Delta
National Cheng Kung University's Crystal Research Center officially launched on the 26th, becoming the only academic institution in Taiwan capable of growing large-scale silicon carbide...
Monday 3 March 2025
SmartSens and Nexchip's CIS partnership boosts China's chip ambitions
SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., a top Chinese CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturer, announced on February 27 a long-term strategic partnership with Nexchip Semiconductor, a Hefei-based...
Friday 28 February 2025
Former Intel directors warn Trump's TSMC plan would cripple US chip industry
Speculation has swirled for over a week about a potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC, igniting reactions from Intel's current and former employees. Now, four former Intel...
Friday 28 February 2025
Taiwanese academia: Establishing US subsidiary may be TSMC's best option to navigate US pressure
With US President Donald Trump accusing Taiwan of taking away America's semiconductor manufacturing, his remarks have already sent ripples through Taiwan's industry and even its national...
Friday 28 February 2025
Commentary: TSMC weighs U.S. chip dominance demands while guarding its Taiwan roots
US President Donald Trump, now back in the White House, has once again set his sights on TSMC. Previously, his administration championed the semiconductor supply chain crisis as a...
Friday 28 February 2025
CCP Contact Probes targets AI chip supply chain with advanced packaging solutions
Benefiting from the booming demand for testing related to artificial intelligence (AI), CCP Contact Probes, a probe development and manufacturing company, has optimized its product...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Taiwan readies negotiation strategy for possible Trump chip tariff
Since beginning his second term, US President Donald Trump has shaken up the international community and rattled the US government as he seeks to reorganize it. Trump's interest in...
Thursday 27 February 2025
US tariffs on TSMC could force IC designers to shoulder higher production costs
US President Trump announced that starting in April 2025, a 25% tariff will be imposed on semiconductors, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, with plans for gradual increases. Experts...
Thursday 27 February 2025
TSMC's 3nm and 5nm utilization rates surge in 1Q25 despite US curbs on China
Despite the US's heightened curbs on AI chips against China, TSMC's 3nm and 5nm fab utilization rates have topped 100% in the first quarter of 2025, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Automotive supply chain veteran Tsang Yow shifts to semiconductors with accelerated trials at Chiayi plant
In addition to its ongoing commitment to the automotive industry, Tsang Yow has reportedly set its sights on the high-growth semiconductor sector. The company stated that to meet the...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Trump administration pressures TSMC to partner with Intel in bid for stronger US ties
The Trump administration has reportedly urged TSMC to partner with Intel and expedite its investments in the US. Sources suggest that TSMC is weighing a controlling stake in Intel's...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
US govt pressures South Korean firms with US$1 billion investment target
Donald Trump, President of the United States, has repeatedly signaled potential tariff increases on semiconductors and possible adjustments to the CHIPS Act subsidies, intensifying...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
China's mature-node foundry price war eases as global clients shift orders
China's aggressive price war in mature-node wafer manufacturing appears to be stabilizing, as Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) reports shifting customer orders. Chairman...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
ChipMOS forecasts modest 1Q25 revenue decline; aims to raise utilization
Shih-Jye Cheng, chairman of ChipMOS, a leading memory packaging and testing company, announced that the company's first-quarter revenue is expected to experience modest declines, primarily...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
STMicroelectronics CEO faces replacement: What happened?
STMicroelectronics (STMicro), a Franco-Italian chipmaking joint venture, is navigating significant pressures due to a downturn in key markets and internal performance concerns.