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Thursday 4 January 2024
ASIC developers may have the upper hand amid automotive IC competition
The rising competition in the automotive IC market has discreetly benefited ASIC design services and silicon IP vendors, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 3 January 2024
As demand and supply stabilize, automotive PCB makers upbeat for 2024
With automobile functions becoming increasingly electronics-based, automotive components have been a rare outlier in the sluggish economy, in turn driving substantial growth in the...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Japan, China surge into automotive SoC development
Japanese automakers, component suppliers, and their IC design service partners have reportedly formed an alliance to encourage the development of local automotive SoCs in Japan. Sources...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Nvidia still leads the way for supply chain manufacturers in 2024
After being the focus of 2023, Nvidia will continue to be a pillar behind the PC and server industries in 2024. The company's upcoming product launches at CES 2024 are rumored to...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Slate smartphones still mainstream; 'AI' to be the new focus after foldable smartphones
In 2023, major smartphone brands continue to engage in fierce competition worldwide. Although traditional slate smartphones have been without much innovation after years in the market,...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Following the automotive supply chain, IC distributors venture into ASEAN and Mexico
As regulators in the semiconductor supply chain, IC distributors have observed the upstream and downstream outlooks for 2024. They pointed out that there are uncertainties in the...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Apple Watch patent concerns persist despite sales ban suspension, says DIGITIMES Research
Following the US International Trade Commission's order barring imports and sales of Apple Watch that infringes the blood oxygen patent held by Masimo, Apple was allowed to temporarily...
Friday 29 December 2023
Japanese car and semiconductor companies form an alliance for automotive chiplet research
Twelve Japanese automakers, component manufacturers, and semiconductor companies have formed an alliance for the research and development of advanced automotive chips, aiming to produce...
Friday 29 December 2023
Shenmao embraces ESG opportunities with low-temperature and recycled solder pastes
With the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) wave garnering increased awareness, international companies are implementing ESG-related policies in their supply chains...
Friday 29 December 2023
Automotive power device maker Actron eyes over 10% on-year sales increase in 2024
Actron Technology, a major Taiwanese automotive diode supplier, is optimistic about its operation in 2024 and expects a double-digit on-year sales growth, according to company president...
Friday 29 December 2023
Everlight expects compound semiconductor packaging and testing, automotive businesses to grow in 2024
Everlight Electronics expects its compound semiconductor packaging and testing business to enjoy robust growth in 2024, according to the LED packaging house. It expects related orders...
Friday 29 December 2023
Mixed developments in car market could benefit power components supplier Actron
Competition from low-emission cars is set to slow the penetration of electric vehicles (EV) in 2024, and such a development could promise substantial opportunities for power components...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Global tablet shipments rise 10% in 3Q23; Apple's iPads command over 40% share in 4Q23, says DIGITIMES Research
Global tablet shipments went up nearly 10% from a quarter ago to reach around 31 million units in the third quarter of 2023, thanks partly to robust seasonal demand, according to...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Advantech outlines supply chain strategy amidst trade tensions: establishing parallel 'kitchens'
With the ongoing rivalry between Washington and Beijing, technology firms with global operations are assessing their supply chain vulnerabilities. By establishing parallel production...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Global top 5 notebook brands combined shipments rise in November and December, says DIGITIMES Research
The global top 5 notebook brands, not including Apple, saw their combined shipments in November rise 10% from October, while those of the top 3 ODMs also enjoyed growth at a similar...