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Tuesday 19 September 2023
AI boom sparks silicon photonics applications
Silicon photonics technology was hotly discussed during the SEMICON Taiwan 2023. At the Silicon Photonics Global Summit held September 5 alongside the exhibition, I was invited to...
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Co-founding Cadence and Synopsis: Q&A with UC Berkeley Prof. Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli (Part 2)
Professor Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli is a legend of the electronic design automation (EDA) industry, but his stories were seldom told. DIGITIMES Asia is privileged to have this...
Tuesday 19 September 2023
China may mandate local sourcing of EV components
Amid a ramping up of import substitution, China may require EV suppliers to reduce sourcing of foreign-made components, a sign showing the global EV ecosystem may see a decoupling...
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Packaging material distributors see stable demand for automotive, advanced packaging
Semiconductor material distributors, such as Niching Industrial, Chang Wah Technology (CWTC), Topco Scientific, and Wahlee Industrial, continue to observe relatively stable demand...
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Nio, Svolt Energy reportedly to set up JV to develop cylindrical batteries
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company Nio is reportedly planning to set up a joint venture with Svolt Energy Technology to jointly develop large cylindrical batteries with the aim...
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Intel's China-specific AI chip in huge demand
Intel's China-specific version of its Habana Gaudi 2 AI processor has seen a sharp rise in demand, according to industry sources.
Monday 18 September 2023
XPeng's $31 billion gap shows hazy China EV outlook
The biggest debate for sell-side analysts covering Chinese equities these days centers around a $31 billion question: what is the outlook for XPeng Inc. The divide is sending shares...
Monday 18 September 2023
Gelsinger leads IDF resurrection; Intel Innovation 2023 puts focus on AI
Intel Innovation 2023 is set to be held in San Jose from September 19–21. Ever since CEO Pat Gelsinger returned to Intel in 2021, he has not only taken on the responsibility...
Monday 18 September 2023
Motherboard makers raise shipment targets as AI server demands soar
The semiconductor industry's correction period has already exceeded one year due to weak demand for smartphones and notebook computers. Nevertheless, there is a light at the end of...
Monday 18 September 2023
Can generative AI shorten China's IC design learning curve? Q&A with UC Berkeley Prof. Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli (Part 1)
Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, professor and Edgar L. and Harold H. Buttner Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of California, Berkeley,...
Monday 18 September 2023
Foxconn to double employment in india
V. Lee, the Foxconn representative in India, said in a LinkedIn post that the group aims for another doubling of employment, FDI, and business size in India. Lee did not elaborate...
Monday 18 September 2023
Fujitsu combines quantum-inspired technology and AI in business applications
In a recent interview with DIGITIMES Asia, Fujitsu Executive Director of Strategic Alliance Unit Taisuke Iwai finds digital annealing is the game changer in the field of quantum co...
Monday 18 September 2023
Data security could be another hurdle for China-made EVs' foray into Europe
Chinese EVs are establishing a foothold in the European market. The European Commission has said it will launch an anti-subsidy investigation on cheap EVs imported from China. EV...
Monday 18 September 2023
Favite AI AOI equipment able to inspect 100 million LEDs in 6 minutes
Taiwan-based Favite, dedicated to supplying AOI (automatic optical inspection) equipment, has newly incorporated AI into its products, while also applying them to microLED and microOLED...
Monday 18 September 2023
Taiwanese suppliers see automotive safety component orders rise again
As the automotive industry gets out of the downturn, sales have grown steadily. Taiwan-based automotive safety parts suppliers Iron Force Industrial Co. and Orange Electronic both...