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Thursday 6 July 2023
HBM memory prices rise amid surge in AI server demand
High-bandwidth memory (HBM) prices have begun to rise in response to a surge in AI server demand, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 5 July 2023
China looks to AI-generated chip design as US tightens EDA chokehold
Scientists from the Institute of Computing Technology under Chinese Academy of Sciences have recently published a research paper showcasing capability to use AI in automating chip...
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Will Ford manage to build battery plant with CATL's technology in US?
Ford's announcement about licensing China-based CATL's technology to build a battery plant in Michigan has drawn significant attention. Industry sources said the project seems to...
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Nvidia reportedly mulls outsourcing partial AI GPU production to Samsung
Nvidia is reportedly mulling outsourcing a portion of its AI GPUs to Samsung Electronics for fabrication amid increasingly tight capacity supply from TSMC. Industry observers noted...
Wednesday 5 July 2023
PCB demand for EVs and electric motorcycles promising
Automotive PCB board makers are poised to post robust sales gains in 2023 and beyond, buoyed by the long-term development trend of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric motorcycles...
Wednesday 5 July 2023
SAIC Motor exploring production sites in Europe
Shanghai-based SAIC Motor is poised to scale up in Europe. The automaker said on July 4 that it saw car sales outside China grow by 40% in the first half of the year, driven mainly...
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Black Sesame plans IPO
China-based autonomous driving chipmaker Black Sesame Technologies has applied for an IPO in Hong Kong.
Wednesday 5 July 2023
IQE, Taiwan III-V IC makers unaffected by China's export restrictions on critical raw materials
There are several reasons why UK-based IQE and Taiwanese III-V IC manufacturers do not feel threatened by China's...
Wednesday 5 July 2023
China export restrictions may limit GaN penetration in future cars
China's impending restrictions on gallium and germanium exports may limit the use of gallium nitride (GaN) in future automobiles, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 5 July 2023
China's export control on Ga and Ge: bluff or buff to US IDMs?
China has officially announced the imposition of export controls on gallium and germanium-related items starting from August 1. While this regulatory change does not equate to a ban,...
Tuesday 4 July 2023
China sees 20 millionth NEV roll off production line
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry reached the milestone of producing its 20 millionth car on July 3. Experts are optimistic about the market, saying NEV is the new driving...
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Silicon Island Chronicles series interview: Etron CEO Nicky Lu on AI and semiconductors (2)
This is the second part of DIGITIMES' interview with Nicky Lu, founder and CEO of Etron Technology. Those who have missed part 1 please...
Tuesday 4 July 2023
With AI as catalyst for market competition, Samsung is expected to launch HBM4 within the year
After ChatGPT brought enthusiasm to the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market, the competition between Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix is becoming increasingly intense. Following SK...
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Robust AI server demand to buoy Wistron 2H23 sales, profit
A strong pull-in of orders for AI servers with multi-GPU architecture already boosted Wistron's June sales, with profits for the month also topping the overall profits generated in...
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Volkswagen increases capital investment by CNY800 million in China's charging network
Volkswagen has doubled down to grow its charging capability in the world's largest EV market. The automaker's China division announced on July 3 that it plans to increase capital...