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Monday 11 November 2024
Zeiss shifts to data, integrated services with optical technology at its core
Zeiss president Andreas Pecher asked me how DIGITIMES observes Zeiss. I replied that it could gradually transition from an R&D focus to application markets, striking an appropriate...
Monday 11 November 2024
India-based Tessolve acquires German IC design house
Tessolve, an India-based semiconductor engineering firm owned by Hero, the world's largest two-wheeler brand, has acquired German-based IC design house Dream Chip Technologies. This...
Monday 11 November 2024
TSMC to reportedly suspend sub-7nm chip supplies to China
Chinese media reports that TSMC has formally notified its Chinese AI chip customers via email that, starting November 11 — known as Singles' Day in China — it will cease...
Monday 11 November 2024
Weekly news roundup: TSMC's Arizona milestone looms as global chip industry navigates political, technical crossroads
Semiconductor Week in Review (Nov 3 - 9): The semiconductor industry faces a transformative moment as TSMC readies its Arizona fab's politically-charged December opening and Intel's...
Monday 11 November 2024
HD Renewable invests in Australian power market with US$29million ZEN Energy stake
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) announced an investment of NT$932 million (US$29.66 million) for a 9.7% stake in Australian electricity retailer ZEN Energy, marking its entry into the...
Monday 11 November 2024
US chip curbs boost Huawei's lead in China's autonomous vehicle race
With US restrictions on China's semiconductor sector affecting its intelligent vehicle development, Huawei has emerged as a crucial player in advancing the nation's autonomous driving...
Monday 11 November 2024
China's auto sector embraces Huawei as a partner, but tensions linger
China's automotive industry is steering into an era of intelligent vehicles in 2024, propelled by advances in new energy technology. After years of hesitation, automakers are now...
Friday 8 November 2024
Chicony Electronics eyes 2025 notebook replacement boom, post-election overseas adjustments
Benefiting from the continuous increase in market penetration of LED backlit keyboard modules, electronic components manufacturer Chicony Electronics reported continued revenue growth...
Friday 8 November 2024
Bolstered by US partnerships, Micron's HBM3E progress outpaces Samsung
The competition in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market intensifies between South Korea's two major DRAM giants, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix. Meanwhile, US manufacturer...
Friday 8 November 2024
Orders from key clients boost TSMC's October revenue to over NT$300 billion
TSMC saw its monthly revenue top NT$300 billion (approx. US$9.4 billion) for the first time in October 2024, driven by a rise in significant orders from important clients such as...
Friday 8 November 2024
Trump's return expected to boost India's 2025 manufacturing prospects
With Donald Trump set to take office as US President in early 2025, India could become a focal point under his "America First" agenda. However, India may also benefit from Trump's...
Friday 8 November 2024
SMIC aims to capture one-ninth of global chip market amid Chinese import substitution
Following the release of its third-quarter financial results, SMIC co-CEO Haijun Zhao expects price competition to persist and aims to capture one-ninth of global semiconductor ord...
Friday 8 November 2024
Forcelead expands automotive DDI portfolio with focus on OEM and aftermarket in 3Q24
Forcelead Technology, an automotive display driver IC (DDI) subsidiary of Sitronix, recently highlighted its strategic focus on automotive DDIs and display driver ASICs for consumer...
Friday 8 November 2024
IC design house PixArt upbeat about gaming mice demand in 4Q24
Image sensor specialist PixArt Imaging exceeded its third-quarter revenue expectations, with growth rates roughly similar across its product lineup. The company's gross margin fell...
Friday 8 November 2024
SMIC reports record revenue, but faces competition with limited gross margin
SMIC, China's largest pure-play semiconductor foundry, recorded US$2 billion in revenue in a single quarter, with its utilization rate surpassing 90%. However, its relatively limited...