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Tuesday 11 February 2025
NAND prices rise as memory market shows recovery signs
Following production cuts by NAND flash manufacturers and the resolution of inventory destocking issues in China's sector, industry supply chain sources indicate that NAND spot pricing...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Chip distributors Arrow Electronics, Avnet see signs of market recovery in 2Q25
Global semiconductor distribution leaders Arrow Electronics and Avnet have expressed cautious optimism about the market outlook, despite ongoing challenges in various regions.
Saturday 8 February 2025
DRAM inventory woes persist, Taiwan memory faces slow January
The memory industry continues to face seasonal headwinds in early 2025, with persistent price declines. The Lunar New Year holiday has further impacted revenue, reducing working days...
Friday 7 February 2025
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Friday 7 February 2025
OEMs rush chip orders ahead of potential US tariffs
OEMs have ramped up early component and processor purchases since late 2024, bracing for potential US tariff hikes, according to industry sources.
Friday 7 February 2025
Microchip reports falling sales amid slowing global economy; revises capex plans downward
On February 6, US-based MCU and analog chip developer Microchip Technology released a fourth-quarter net sales prediction that did not meet the average estimates from analysts.
Thursday 6 February 2025
Qisda reports a 10% revenue decrease in January but anticipates growth in 2025
In January 2025, Qisda's consolidated revenue reached NT$16.538 billion (approx. US$503.5 million), reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.6%, but a month-over-month decrease of...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Major NAND makers cut production by 10-20% as industry reshuffling pressure looms
End markets are facing diminished demand, leading NAND manufacturers to gradually reduce production since the end of 2024, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Chipmakers brace for uncertainty as Trump's tariff threats loom over semiconductor recovery
In a semiconductor industry that's been struggling with an oversupply of chips and weak demand, Infineon Technologies AG navigated its way through the turbulence and offered some...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
NXP records sales slump amid industrial downturn
NXP Semiconductors reported a 9% revenue decline in the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$3.11 billion amid pricing pressures and increased competition. With conservative guidance for...
Friday 24 January 2025
Chinese chipmaker GigaDevice sees 5-fold profit hike in 2024
GigaDevice, a Chinese manufacturer of NOR flash memory and MCUs, recently disclosed its performance forecast for 2024. The company projects a net profit jump of over fivefold.
Thursday 16 January 2025
NAND chipmakers intend to maintain pricing after Lunar New Year
Leading NAND flash manufacturers have gradually cut output to stabilize market prices and prevent further declines, as they intend to uphold pricing even beyond the Lunar New Year...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Passive component materials firm Ample Electronic sees strong 1Q25
Passive component materials supplier Ample Electronic Technology anticipates an exceptionally strong first quarter of 2025, driven by improved order visibility compared to previous...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Trump 2.0's decoupling policy reshapes IC design strategies for 2025
With the Trump administration poised to take office, industry expectations point to a sharper division in global electronic supply chains. US electronic products are expected to adopt...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Adata achieves 2024 revenue target, reaches new high
Memory module giant Adata reported that its consolidated revenue for December 2024 declined by 17% month-over-month. Yet, it successfully met its annual revenue target of NT$40 billion...