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Tuesday 30 July 2024
LG Innotek to enter GCS market, following Samsung and SK
Glass Core Substrate (GCS) is becoming a trend that major players in the semiconductor supply chain are avidly pursuing. LG Innotek is reportedly contacting material, components,...
Monday 29 July 2024
Slow EU approval delays Intel and TSMC subsidies under European Chips Act
In March and April 2024, Intel and TSMC received substantial subsidies of US$8.5 billion and US$6.6 billion respectively for building plants in the US under the CHIPS and Science...
Friday 26 July 2024
TI shows strong consumer analog IC demand in 2Q24
Texas Instruments (TI) second-quarter 2024 financial data indicates that overall demand for analog ICs was robust during the quarter.
Thursday 25 July 2024
Nexchip joins Chinese indigenization drive with photomask production, aiming for full-service foundry status
Nexchip is expanding into photomask production, aiming to achieve mass production by the fourth quarter. This move positions Nexchip as a full-service foundry, similar to TSMC and...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Chip giants clash: TSMC's Foundry 2.0 takes on Intel's IDM 2.0
With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) proposing its Foundry 2.0 model, some industry experts compare it with Intel's IDM 2.0. However, the challenges Intel faces...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Weakening Japanese yen increases pressure on Taiwan ABF substrate suppliers
The Japanese yen's depreciation will provide Japan-based ABF substrate companies with an additional advantage over their Taiwanese counterparts, in addition to technology leadership,...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Chinese MCU firms shift focus to automotive, household appliances
While consumer electronics demand is experiencing a sluggish recovery, major Chinese MCU suppliers have redirected their attention to automotive and white household appliances, according...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Who will benefit from a potential tariff war on chips?
With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chairman C. C. Wei promising to carry through overseas expansion plans regardless of the next US President, those securing TSMC's...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Chinese IC self-sufficiency efforts vary for automotive MCUs, MOSFETs
China has intensified its pursuit of IC self-sufficiency, but efforts differ for automotive microcontroller units (MCUs) and MOSFETs, according to industry sources.
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...
Monday 22 July 2024
FOPLP under advanced packaging spotlight after CoWoS
Demands for advanced packaging services have surged as every smartphone is expected to be equipped with generative AI applications in the future. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...
Monday 22 July 2024
ThinTech eyes advanced packaging opportunities
ThinTech Materials Technology (ThinTech) anticipates stronger performance in the second half of 2024, buoyed by warming demand for panels and the successful development of Fan-Out...
Monday 22 July 2024
Industry insiders take Trump's comments with a grain of salt
Since Donald Trump has openly requested "protection fees" from Taiwan, various interpretations have emerged to gauge the attitude of the United States towards Taiwan's role in the...
Friday 19 July 2024
GTOC sales driven by automotive glass applications
Glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC) has reported strong sales growth for the second quarter of 2024, driven by automotive applications.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Leading CCL makers see June revenues soar thanks to AI servers
Major Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) makers EMC, Iteq, and Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC) are forecasting a bumper year, as demand for AI servers continues to trend high leading...
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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