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Wednesday 7 February 2024
TSMC discloses plan for 2nd fab in Japan
TSMC has announced plans for a second wafer fab through Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a joint venture between the Taiwan-based pure-play foundry and its Japanese...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Toyota sees profits double thanks to robust HEV sales, raising FY24 forecasts
Toyota Motor experienced sales growth in all regions in the April-December 2023 period. Strong hybrid EV sales specifically helped the carmaker double its profits. The company also...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
PSMC reportedly to produce MRAM in Japan
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC), a Taiwanese pure-play foundry, is reportedly planning to collaborate with a startup company in Japan to manufacture magnetoresistive...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan's energy players lead charge into Southeast Asian and Japanese markets
The quest for green energy has intensified as nations strive for carbon neutrality. Taiwan's energy giants are nurturing the domestic green energy market and setting their sights...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Japan's semiconductor renaissance (2): advanced packaging and materials
The Japanese government's efforts to attract foreign semiconductor investment have been very effective, with almost every major international semiconductor manufacturer responding...
Monday 5 February 2024
China SiC capabilities push means global competition: Q&A with SAS chairperson Doris Hsu (I)
China-based companies are expected to march into the compound semiconductor segment in 2024 as they solve the bottleneck of SiC crystal growth and are recognized by global companies...
Monday 5 February 2024
Nissan aims to mass-produce LFP batteries in 2026 for emerging markets
Nissan plans to manufacture the cheaper LFP batteries in Japan. Starting in 2026, the automaker will use the batteries to power EVs sold in emerging markets.
Monday 5 February 2024
Japan's wafer-cleaner Screen mops up market share with new plant
Japanese semiconductor wafer cleaning equipment leader Screen has completed construction of a new factory at its existing facility in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and officially began...
Monday 5 February 2024
Infineon and Honda ink MOU to form ADAS, power semiconductor dream team
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has announced plans to collaborate with Japanese automaker Honda.
Friday 2 February 2024
Rohm scales back earnings forecasts as SiC business remains the only driver
The decline of demand for PCs and industrial machines is impacting Rohm Semiconductor. The Japan-based company has also seen its automotive business slow while SiC power semiconductor...
Friday 2 February 2024
Sharp offers more batt for your buck with zinc-air research
Sharp plans to test its zinc-air batteries by FY2025.
Friday 2 February 2024
Why TSMC's Japan experience is good for its German fab: Q&A with DIGITIMES advisor Albert Lin
Having to overcome ramps and bumps on its internationalization journey, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading pure-play foundry, is learning to act...
Thursday 1 February 2024
Mitsubishi Electric to challenge IDM heavyweights with SiC-MOSFET power modules
In 2025, Mitsubishi Electric plans to begin mass production of power modules equipped with SiC MOSFETs.
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Japan lists MLCC as critical to economic security
The Japanese government has announced that advanced electronic components such as multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) will be included in a list of categories deemed critical for...
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Japan's NTT develops next-gen communication tech with Intel, Kioxia, and SK Hynix
Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN), the next-generation communication technology of Japan's telecommunication company NTT, is currently being developed in collaboration...