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Thursday 6 January 2022
Taiwan notebook ODMs reluctant to set up production lines in India
Many PC brand vendors have moved to carry out localized production in India to benefit from the country's PLI (production linked incentive) scheme, but Taiwan's four major notebook...
Wednesday 5 January 2022
Ennoconn draws investment from Google
Industrial PC maker Ennoconn has attracted about NT$1.1 billion (US$40.13 million) in investment from Google through private placement, according to the Taiwan-based company.
Wednesday 5 January 2022
India-based VVDN reportedly eyes IPO, as it steps up tablet production
Qualified for three of the incentive programs for manufacturing in India, VVDN Technologies has announced that it has begun designing, developing, and producing tablets for both local...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Taiwan faces challenges in WBG semiconductor development
Taiwan is currently still behind in the development of wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors as many challenges remain to be conquered, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Acer cautious about market changes due to long shipment time, says chairman
Acer takes a cautious attitude toward unpredictable changes in market conditions which are likely to arise from long delays in shipping products, according to company chairman and...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
PMIC quotes unlikely to move upward in 2022
The shortage of power management ICs (PMICs) is unlikely to ease completely in 2022, but their quotes will see little chance for further rises due to a slowdown in demand for consumer...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
IPC firms expect 10% revenue growth in 2022
Industrial PC (IPC) makers have expressed optimism about their shipment prospects for 2022 despite uncertainties caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and component shortages.
Monday 3 January 2022
Realtek set to hike quotes for Wi-Fi SoCs, Ethernet chips in 1Q22
Taiwan's major networking IC supplier Realtek Semiconductor is set to raise its quotes for Wi-Fi SoCs and Ethernet chips in the first quarter of 2022 to reflect increased foundry...
Monday 3 January 2022
Calin expects 2022 automotive lens shipments to grow 40-50%
Optical component and lens maker Calin Technology expects shipments for automotive lenses used in ADAS, car-use cameras and LiDARs in 2022 to increase 40-50% on year.
Monday 3 January 2022
Bullish sales not to be seen in all IC supply chains in 2022
Bullish performance seen across all semiconductor segments and players in almost the past two years will no longer remain in 2022, as chip demand will vary from segment to segment...
Monday 3 January 2022
Japan sees slipping PC shipments in past several months
PC shipments in Japan have witnessed an on-year decline for eight months straight since April and are unlikely to resume growth before mid-2022 with shipments of tablets also facing...
Thursday 30 December 2021
WT Microelectronics to gain from rising SiC penetration in EV, industrial apps
Green energy gaining momentum amid growing calls for carbon emission reduction is expected to accelerate the penetration of third-generation semiconductors GaN and SiC in EV and industrial...
Thursday 30 December 2021
Tight 8-inch foundry capacity to continue pushing up chip prices in 1Q22
Suppliers of power management ICs, networking chips, and industrial and automotive MCUs are still capable of raising their prices in the first quarter of 2022, as 8-inch fab capacity...
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Taiwan GaN makers to embrace robust consumer applications in 2022
Taiwan GaN suppliers are in pole position to benefit from the mounting penetration of the new-generation compound semiconductor in consumer electronics applications in 2022, given...
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Malaysia automotive industry working at full throttle on the final lap
After the country's lockdown was lifted in August, car factories and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been boosting up their production and vehicle deliveries in fulfilling...