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Friday 27 October 2023
Denso doubles down on semiconductor business with US$3.3 billion investment
Leading automotive tier-1 supplier Denso announced on October 26 that it will invest about JPY500 billion (US$3.3 billion) in scaling up the semiconductor business. The company also...
Friday 27 October 2023
Semiconductor output value to increase at least 12% in 2024, says Etron chairman
The output value of the global semiconductor industry is anticipated to increase by 12-14% next year, according to Nicky Lu, chairman of memory IC design firm Etron Technology.
Friday 27 October 2023
Can generative AI save the smartphone industry?
Although it's unlikely for smartphone applications to have a turnaround in 2023, generative AI has certainly offered the entire supply chain a glimmer of hope. Both end-user brands...
Friday 27 October 2023
Qualcomm takes major step in AI ecosystem dominance
At its Snapdragon Summit 2023, Qualcomm presented its take on generative AI applications in edge computing devices, announcing collaborations with other major platforms, software...
Friday 27 October 2023
GlobalWafers' 8-inch SiC wafers made significant progress, scheduled for small volume production in 4Q24
Silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers Co. announced on October 26 significant progress in its 8-inch Silicon Carbine (SiC) wafer production, which is expected to start small-volume...
Friday 27 October 2023
Lenovo chairman talks about AI PC concept
In an attempt to define AI PCs, Lenovo chairman Yang Yuanqing stated that, unlike the current AI architecture, which is based on cloud data centers, AI PCs will prioritize individual...
Friday 27 October 2023
SMIC stepping up SiC deployment
Chinese foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) has formed a joint venture, Xinlian Power Technology, with capital from XPeng Motors, Luxshare Precision Industry,...
Friday 27 October 2023
Integration across cores crucial as AI gains prominence in mobile SoCs
With smartphone developments revolving around AI, a massive shift is taking place in smartphone SoC architecture. Qualcomm insiders point to a rethink of the conventional wisdom:...
Friday 27 October 2023
IC backend houses see AI chips, CPO stimulate advanced packaging demand
AI chips and co-packaged optics (CPO) will stimulate demand for advanced packaging in 2024, during which the semiconductor industry is expected to rebound.
Thursday 26 October 2023
Toyota CEO sees EVs as missing piece for world's top carmaker
How's this for a difficult job: taking over from the founder's grandson, who led the family business to the very top of its industry, and who's still very much in the mix as paradigm-changing...
Thursday 26 October 2023
High-level Indian delegation seeks semiconductor partnerships during visit to Taiwan
Following announcements of semiconductor giants like Foxconn and Micron Technology investing in India, India has dispatched its most high-profile Indian delegation of the year to...
Thursday 26 October 2023
HPC chip suppliers expected to see sales grow in 2H23, says DIGITIMES Research
The three primary high-performance computing (HPC) chip suppliers, Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, will likely see their sales strengthen quarter by quarter in the second half of 2023, buoyed...
Thursday 26 October 2023
SK Hynix DRAM biz returns to profitability in 3Q23
The memory market is still slow. Operating losses at SK Hynix continued in the third quarter of 2023, but the quarterly loss was reduced by 37.8%. Despite this, its DRAM division...
Thursday 26 October 2023
Topoint targets AI, EV, satellite applications with advanced drilling solutions
Taiwan-based Topoint Technology, a major provider of PCB drills and drilling services, is accelerating the development of advanced PCB drilling technologies to better meet robust...
Thursday 26 October 2023
Stellantis to invest EUR1.5 billion in China-based Leapmotor
Europe-based Stellantis announced on October 26 that it will invest EUR1.5 billion (US$1.57 billion) in Chinese EV maker Leapmotor. The two companies will also form a joint venture...