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Tuesday 11 February 2025
TEL expands production, forecasts AI-driven double-digit growth in semiconductor equipment by 2026
Tokyo Electron (TEL) has reaffirmed its positive annual outlook and announced plans to invest JPY104 billion (approx. US$685 million) in a new factory for circuit etching equipment...
Friday 7 February 2025
Power semiconductor makers face OSAT relocation hurdles
The G2 semiconductor rivalry has intensified following President Donald Trump's return to office. While the power semiconductor industry continues to operate under the IDM model,...
Monday 3 February 2025
Tata reportedly taps Intel veterans for semiconductor expansion
Tata Electronics is strengthening its semiconductor ambitions by recruiting key talent from Intel, as the company prepares to establish India's first wafer fab in decades with an...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwan's mature chip makers need their own major league
Recent US Section 301 tariffs targeting China's semiconductor industry have spotlighted the mature process segment. While the definition of mature processes remains somewhat fluid,...
Friday 24 January 2025
China wafer foundry industry revenues rise 16% in 2024 and to pick up further in 2025, says DIGITIMES Research
China's wafer foundry industry will generate US$13.22 billion in revenue in 2024, representing a 16% year-on-year growth, slightly exceeding the global growth rate of 14%. The revenue...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung reportedly halves foundry capex amid order shortage
Samsung Electronics plans to drastically reduce capital expenditure for its wafer foundry business by more than half in 2025, as the company grapples with a lack of customer orders...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
TSMC leads in 2024 as UMC, VIS, and PSMC face challenges in semiconductor market recovery
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) anticipates wafer shipments will stay flat sequentially in the first quarter of 2025, with wafer ASPs in US dollars decreasing 4-6%.
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Southern Taiwan earthquake: TSMC operations unaffected, impact assessment ongoing
At 12:17 a.m. on January 21, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Dapu Township in Chiayi County, Taiwan, with a peak intensity of level 6 (lower). The tremor also reached intensity...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Socionext eyes 2nm chip development, weighs Rapidus as TSMC alternative
Socionext, a Japanese IC design house, is advancing plans to develop semiconductor products utilizing 2nm process technology in North America. While the company considers Rapidus,...
Monday 20 January 2025
TSMC secures first US$1.5 billion subsidy, expects funding continuity under Trump
Despite concerns over President-elect Trump's criticism of Taiwan's alleged semiconductor industry appropriation, TSMC's CFO Wendell Huang expressed confidence that the company will...
Monday 20 January 2025
Taiwan IC foundries face changing business climate in China
The Biden Administration's restrictions on China's 16/14nm technology implementation are poised to significantly affect TSMC's Fab 16 in Nanjing.
Thursday 16 January 2025
TSMC expects 5% sequential revenue drop in 1Q25, plans record capex for 2025
TSMC expects to post revenues of between US$25 billion and US$25.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 5.5% from the previous quarter at the midpoint...
Thursday 16 January 2025
NAND chipmakers intend to maintain pricing after Lunar New Year
Leading NAND flash manufacturers have gradually cut output to stabilize market prices and prevent further declines, as they intend to uphold pricing even beyond the Lunar New Year...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Semiconductor capacity surge spurs global expansion for material supply chains
Advanced packaging demands are driving consistent growth in semiconductor material demand, with distributors reporting strong contributions from the sector. Demand for high-end materials...
Thursday 16 January 2025
China's photoresist sector vies for breakthroughs and accelerates localization
China's semiconductor industry has accelerated the localization of photoresists, a crucial manufacturing material, supported by government initiatives, technological advancements,...
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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