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Wednesday 28 September 2022
PC, mobo, graphics card makers see growing inventory pressure
PC, motherboard, and graphics card manufacturers continue to see demand disappoint, returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 28 September 2022
China firm develops 8-inch SiC substrate
China-based companies are playing catch-up in the development of larger size SiC substrates, with SICC reaching a milestone in developing 8-inch conductive SiC substrates.
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Supply Chain Summit: Win the long game, learn new skills, have new partners, play local
The global supply chain is entering uncharted waters where geopolitical power struggle, climate change, and economic uncertainties are coalescing into a perfect storm, and old playbooks...
Tuesday 27 September 2022
China chipmakers on capacity expansion spree for car-use power devices
While weak demand for consumer chips lingers, structural shortages of automotive chips remains unresolved, prompting China semiconductor players including Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric...
Tuesday 27 September 2022
With inability to lower costs, automotive sector fears decline in 2023
The prioritization of high-end car models by key component suppliers, and the increased importance of semiconductors, have left many concerned about the automotive sector's performance...
Tuesday 27 September 2022
PC vendors cautious about capacity expansions in India, Indonesia
PC vendors are cautious about capacity expansions at their newly established manufacturing sites in India and Indonesia, despite promising long-term local market demand, according...
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Taiwan passive component firms turn focus to automotive
Yageo and other Taiwan-based passive component suppliers have put increased focus on automotive applications amid slowdowns in consumer electronics demand, according to industry so...
Tuesday 27 September 2022
MediaTek lags behind Qualcomm in automotive chip market
MediaTek is lagging behind Qualcomm in the automotive electronics field, with the latter already obtaining orders from multiple car vendors, according to market sources.
Monday 26 September 2022
Winbond specialty DRAM cuts into largest e-bike supply chain in Europe
Taiwan's memory maker Windbond Electronics has cut into the supply chain of Europe's largest e-bike maker with its specialty DRAM, and is also actively developing sales of its flash...
Monday 26 September 2022
Panel makers revving up for automotive displays
LCD panel makers worldwide are gearing up efforts to develop automotive displays and related solutions, believing that the developments of these products will enable them to get rid...
Friday 23 September 2022
Key supplier in international IPC market: Q&A with KC Liu, chairman of Advantech
Since the start of the trade war between the US and China in 2018, the global industry has been rethinking the need for globalization and regionalization planning. The pandemic has...
Friday 23 September 2022
Episil expects 40% revenue growth in 2022
Taiwan-based Episil Technologies, a foundry specializing in silicon, GaN and SiC power devices, expects to post a 40% revenue surge in 2022, driven by strong demand for automotive,...
Friday 23 September 2022
Qualcomm says automotive design-win pipeline now at US$30 billion
Qualcomm's automotive design-win pipeline has grown to US$30 billion, driven by increased adoption of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions across the auto industry, according...
Friday 23 September 2022
Automotive component and module suppliers mull price hike
Automotive component and module suppliers intend to raise their prices to reflect rising materials costs and other expenses, according to industry sources. Price increases are expected...
Friday 23 September 2022
New MacBook Pro to buoy Apple notebook market share
Apple MacBook sales have been relatively stable compared to Wintel notebooks, according to industry sources. With the new MacBook Pro series slated to hit market shelves in the fourth...