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Monday 8 June 2009
PTI may see single-digit revenue growth in 3Q09
Memory packaging and testing specialist Powertech Technology (PTI) is expected to see single-digit sequential growth for third-quarter revenues, driven by increasing sales from the...
Tuesday 2 June 2009
WiMAX Forum to lower certification testing fees in 3Q09, say sources
The WiMAX Forum plans to cut the testing fees for certifying conformity and interoperability of WiMAX products so as to help accelerate the R&D efforts by WiMAX equipment makers,...
Wednesday 27 May 2009
MPI collaborates with SUSS MicroTec on IC testing service
Taiwan's MJC Probe Incorporated (MPI) has announced the establishment of a testing laboratory for services supporting the semiconductor industry in collaboration with Suss MicroTec...
Monday 25 May 2009
Testing equipment maker Chroma Ate in co-development with MEMS microphone customers, says chairman
Taiwan's Chroma Ate, which specializes in automatic testing equipment, is co-developing testing equipment for MEMS (micro electronic-mechanical system) microphones with customers,...
Wednesday 20 May 2009
Thailin may remain unprofitable in 2Q09 on weak memory testing, says general manager
IC testing company Thailin Semiconductor has estimated that revenues for the current quarter will increase at least 20% sequentially thanks to growing demand for LCD controller ICs,...
Wednesday 13 May 2009
IC testing house Sigurd recovers from 1Q09 loss in April
Taiwan-based IC testing services provider Sigurd Microelectronics has said it began gaining profits in April 2009 thanks to significantly-improved business operations. The testing...
Friday 8 May 2009
PTI cautious about taking low-margin orders for logic ICs
Memory packaging and testing specialist Powertech Technology (PTI) will be more cautious about taking low-margin orders for logic ICs, after seeing ASPs of logic IC packaging drop...
Friday 17 April 2009
Taiwan backend suppliers concerned over lead frame shortage in May
The supply of Japan-made lead frames may be insufficient to meet demand in May due to the upcoming "Golden Week" holiday in Japan. The shortage is likely to affect Taiwan's...
Friday 10 April 2009
IC testing houses see revenues climb on orders for handset- and TV-related chips
King Yuan Electronics Company (KYEC) and Sigurd Microelectronics saw March revenues grow by double-digits over the previous month amid growing handset- and TV-related chip orders...
Wednesday 8 April 2009
Driver IC packaging firms to reach full utilization by end of 2Q09
Taiwan-based LCD driver IC packaging and testing houses are expected to see their fabs running at full capacity by the end of the second quarter, as more Japan-based IDMs have begun...
Monday 6 April 2009
EMS and PCBA companies expected to increase investment in testing equipment as notebook HDI demand picks up
EMS and PCB assembly (PCBA) companies are purchasing testing equipment including AOI and AXI equipment in anticipation of increased demand for notebook-use high-density interconnect...
Monday 30 March 2009
Wafer testing firms expect better 2Q09 on resumed orders for handset chips
Wafer testing service providers Ardentec, King Yuan Electronics Company (KYEC) and STATS ChipPAC Taiwan Semiconductor have estimated stronger performance for the second quarter of...
Friday 27 March 2009
LitePoint to focus marketing on smartphone, MID and notebook sectors
Wireless testing solutions provider LitePoint will focus its marketing on the smartphone segment, which is expected to grow 25-30% worldwide in 2009 despite a projected slowdown for...
Tuesday 24 March 2009
Giga Solution and Global Unichip launch RF SiP test solution for mobile TV tuner mass production
Giga Solution, a test service corporation focusing on RFIC/SiP/SoC test area, and Global Unichip, a fabless ASIC and SoC design service provider, have announced the jointly developed...
Monday 23 March 2009
Wafer testing firm KYEC adds investment in China; reduces capital
Taiwan-based IC backend testing and assembly specialist King Yuan Electronics Company (KYEC) has announced that its board of directors has approved an additional investment of US$15...
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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