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Friday 5 May 2023
Transcom posts 65% revenue surge in April
Niche-market compound semiconductor IDM Transcom has reported April revenue climbed 65.7% sequentially to NT$145 million (US$4.73 million).
Wednesday 3 May 2023
UMC announces 40nm RFSOI platform to accelerate 5G mmWave applications
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), today announced that its 40nm RFSOI technology platform is now ready for production of millimeter-wave (mmWave) radio frequency (RF) front-end...
Tuesday 2 May 2023
MediaTek cuts 2023 global smartphone shipment projection
MediaTek has cut its global smartphone shipment forecast for 2023 to 1.1 billion units from 1.4 billion units, due to a longer replacement cycle.
Thursday 20 April 2023
MediaTek is rumored to work with Inmarsat to promote satellite D2D communication service
A recent report pointed out that satellite service provider Inmarsat is partnering with MediaTek. Through the former's Elera satellite group and L-band signals, they plan to provide...
Wednesday 19 April 2023
OSATs see handset IC demand remain sluggish
ASE Technology and other OSATs continue to experience low production utilization rates for flip-chip (FC) packaging, due to sluggish demand for handset ICs, according to industry...
Wednesday 19 April 2023
GaAs-based PA sales expected to rise in 2H23, says DIGITIMES Research
Demand for GaAs-based power amplifiers (PAs) is expected to pick up gradually in the second half of 2023 with the recovery of smartphone shipments, according to DIGITIMES Research's...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
MediaTek gearing up for deployment in automotive sector to counter rival Qualcomm
This week, MediaTek introduced Dimensity Auto, an automotive chip platform consisting of its existing automotive chips as well as future planned product lines, signaling the company's...
Monday 17 April 2023
MediaTek introduces Dimensity Auto
MediaTek has introduced Dimensity Auto, its next-generation automotive platform designed to provide automakers with a wide range of cutting-edge technologies required for the future...
Friday 14 April 2023
China eyeing lead in 6G technology
Chinese mobile operators and telecom equipment providers are already engaged in 6G technology R&D, eyeing to lead in the next generation of wireless communication, according to...
Friday 14 April 2023
AUO to streamline LCD fabs
The decision by AUO to close a 5G LCD fab, the 5A, by the end of 2023 is part of the panel maker's plans to consolidate production lines and devote more resources to developing new...
Wednesday 12 April 2023
5.5G a necessary stage for advancing 6G, says Huawei
Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei believes that 5.5G is a crucial step toward 6G advancement.
Tuesday 11 April 2023
High costs still hinder development of private 5G networks in Taiwan
Although the development of private 5G networks for enterprises is still encountering numerous challenges, Taiwan-based IT companies' related deployment has started bearing fruit,...
Tuesday 11 April 2023
AUO, Innolux to close part of LCD fabs
Taiwan's top two panel makers, AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux, reportedly each plan to close a 5G and a 5.5G LCD fab by the end of 2023.
Monday 10 April 2023
With 5G still in transition period, mobile phone sales continue to be dominated by 4G
Affected by factors like high smartphone penetration rates, inflation, and longer contract terms with telecom service providers, Taiwan's mobile phone market demand has been weak...
Thursday 6 April 2023
JCET reports record revenue, profit for 2022
Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology (JCET), the largest China-based OSAT company, has reported revenue and net profits for 2022 both hit record highs of CNY33.76 billion (US$4.91...