Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) are expected to forecast better shipments, revenues, ASPs and utilization rates for the second...
Global TFT-LCD panel shipments in the second quarter of 2009 are estimated to increase by 30% on a quarterly basis due to growing demand, according to industry sources.
Taiwan-based copper foil supplier Co-Tech has notified copper-clad laminate (CCL) customers that it will raise product prices in May by 5-10% and may further increase prices in June...
Once the world's fastest-growing chip-manufacturing region, China hit an all-time low in the first quarter of 2009, with nearly 60% of the nation's semiconductor manufacturing capacity...
The supply of 8-inch wafers, particularly epi wafers, has become increasingly tight recently while utilization rates at the 8-inch fabs of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company...
Orders from the netbook and 3G handset segments will help drive foundry growth for the third quarter of 2009, sources at semiconductor makers have commented. The sector already hit...
Chip resistor maker Ta-I Technology and power choke specialist Cyntec have enjoyed rising utilization rates since March, thanks to resumed orders from the notebook segment. Ta-I noted...
Taiwan-based chip-on-film (COF) substrate makers have seen increased orders from Japan-based driver IC designers, including Renesas Technology and NEC, thanks to the appreciation...
Average LCD panel fab utilization fell to an all-time low of 50% in January 2009, according to DisplaySearch. February utilization was 62%, March increased to 69% and the second-quarter...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to maintain its profitability, or fall to its breakeven point, for the first quarter of 2009, according to market observers,...
Taiwan-based protective commponent maker Thinking Electronic Industrial saw March revenues increase 22.6% to NT$141 million (US$4.18 million) driven by demand from PC and notebook...
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has reported a 28% sequential revenue growth for March. Industry sources have speculated that the second-tier foundry has received additional...
Taiwan-based quartz component makers TXC and Tai-Saw Technology expect their capacity utilization rates to continue to improve during the second quarter although first-quarter revenues...
Chip resistor makers Ta-I Technology and Ralec Electronic saw demand for chip resistors increase driven by strong sales of notebooks. Both companies have reported revenue growth for...
