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Thursday 12 October 2023
Samsung Electronics reportedly to produce battery monitoring IC
In response to the rapidly growing EV market, Samsung Electronics will reportedly manufacture battery monitoring IC (BMIC) to boost the automotive semiconductor businesses at its...
Thursday 12 October 2023
Samsung takes on TSMC with advanced 2-nanometer fabrication push
Samsung Electronics faces off against TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) as recent indications point to Samsung ramping up its research and development endeavors in...
Thursday 12 October 2023
DRAM recovery warming up as Taiwan memory suppliers report September revenues rise
NAND Flash spot prices have started to rise, and in turn, suppliers have started reporting growth in their monthly sales. Price hikes for DRAM are relatively moderate, as DDR4 suppliers...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Tightening US restrictions on China challenges Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain
Recently, there have been reports that the US government is planning to further tighten restrictions on China. Some foreign news outlets have even mentioned Taiwanese companies like...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Samsung reported better-than-expected interim results, chip recovery to experience delays
Samsung Electronics reported its interim financial results for the third quarter, which shows improvements in its display and smartphone businesses, while the recovery of its chip...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Taiwan's EV charging industry speeds up with high voltage
Although Taiwan entered the EV charging industry early, it missed out on ideal opportunities and is falling behind the global progress. Nevertheless, the industry's overall framework...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Galaxy S24 reportedly to use APs from both Samsung and Qualcomm
Samsung Electronics is set to launch its flagship smartphone Galaxy S24 series in 2024, and has reportedly confirmed the simultaneous adoption of its in-house new-generation application...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
BOS Semiconductors partners with Tenstorrent to develop automotive SoC
South Korea-based fabless startup BOS Semiconductors announced a partnership with Canada-headquartered Tenstorrent on October 10. The two companies will co-develop system-on-chip...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
TSMC to maintain 2023 outlook despite stronger 3Q
Despite better-than-anticipated third-quarter revenues, TSMC is expected to reiterate its previously stated revenue and capex projections for 2023 at its upcoming investors conference,...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Taiwan Innotech Expo 2023 returns, showcasing over 1,100 innovations
The 2023 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE), hosted at the Taipei World Trade Center's First Exhibition Hall from October 12th to 14th, will feature three major themes of "Innovation Pilot,"...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Memory and semiconductor foundries face contrasting recovery prospects amid economic shift
As South Korean memory manufacturers anticipate a recovery in Q4 2023, the semiconductor foundry sector reportedly continues to grapple with lingering demand uncertainties.
Monday 9 October 2023
US grants Samsung and SK Hynix indefinite waiver on chip gear supplies to China; TSMC waiting
The United States has decided to allow exports of its semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix factories in China without a separate approval process,...
Friday 6 October 2023
Samsung to cut P3 fab investment in NAND and DRAM
Samsung Electronics is reportedly downsizing its investment in the Pyeontaek P3 fab, so the expansion may eventually end up becoming one-third of the initially-planned scale. This...
Friday 6 October 2023
Hyundai, Kia the latest carmakers to adopt Tesla's charging port in North America
Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) keeps gaining traction. Hyundai Motor and its affiliated Kia announced on October 5 that they will integrate NACS ports into their...
Friday 6 October 2023
Samsung unveils Exynos 2400 as global AP market competition heats up
Samsung Electronics recently held a System LSI Tech Day event in the United States and announced the launch of a new mobile AP: Exynos 2400. Samsung indicated that the Exynos 2400...