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Monday 3 February 2020
Memory prices to continue growing after outbreak ends, says Adata chairman
Despite market observers' concern about China's coronavirus outbreak dampening consumer demand in the first quarter, Adata Technology chairman Simon Chen is still optimistic that...
Monday 3 February 2020
5G equipment, networking device suppliers to brace for coronavirus impact
Global 5G chipmakers and networking device suppliers were ready to begin ramping up shipments at the end of 2019 to cash in on the roll-outs of 5G networks worldwide, but they now...
Friday 31 January 2020
5G fixed wireless broadband CPE market to reach nearly 7 million units in 2024, says ABI Research
As operators continue to roll out 5G networks, 5G fixed wireless broadband consumer premise equipment (CPE) shipments will hit more than two million units in 2020, and increase to...
Friday 31 January 2020
Equipment maker Chime Ball to gain from PCB capacity expansion spree in 2020
Taiwan-based PCB equipment maker Chime Ball Technology is expected to see revenues pick up significantly in 2020 on increasing investment by PCB makers in capacity expansions for...
Thursday 30 January 2020
China smartphone market declines 15% in 4Q19, says Canalys
China's smartphone market declined 15% to 85.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2019, which marked the 11th consecutive quarterly decline and hit the market's lowest level since...
Thursday 30 January 2020
Strong EUV demand to drive ASML growth in 2020
With chipmakers stepping up their purchases of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment, ASML has expressed optimism about its performance this year.
Wednesday 22 January 2020
Taiwan IC backend houses to expand production capacity
Taiwan-based IC backend houses plan to implement their capacity expansion projects in 2020 to satisfy growing demand for more complex chip designs and high-end testing, according...
Wednesday 22 January 2020
PCB makers revving up capacity expansion for ABF substrates
Taiwan-based IC substrate makers Unimcron, Na Ya PCB and Kinsus Interconnect Technology are actively proceeding with capacity expansions for ABF substrates in 2020 to meet robust...
Wednesday 22 January 2020
IC substrate market increasingly dominated by leading makers
Driven by 5G and AI applications, the IC substrate sector is experiencing the fastest wave of tech advancement in 20 years, raising the entry threshold for newcomers and boosting...
Wednesday 22 January 2020
5G component maker Universal Microwave reports strong earnings for 2019
High-frequency microwave and mmWave device maker Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) has reported net profit of NT$321 million (US$10.71 million) for 2019, increasing 45% from a...
Wednesday 22 January 2020
HDI PCB makers to see strong 1Q20 with robust orders for 5G devices
Taiwan-based HDI PCB manufacturers are expected to enjoy a particularly strong first quarter of 2020, thanks to a ramp-up in orders for 5G infrastructure and smartphones, according...
Wednesday 22 January 2020
Global device shipments to grow 0.9% in 2020, says Gartner
Worldwide shipments of devices - PCs, tablets and mobile phones - will total 2.16 billion units in 2020, an increase of 0.9% from 2019, according to Gartner. In 2019, global shipments...
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Inventec expects 10% revenue expansion in 2020
Taiwan-based ODM Inventec expects each of its three major product lines to register about 10% revenue expansion in 2020 and a higher growth in 2021, with plans to simultaneously expand...
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Qualcomm, MediaTek to enjoy double-digit growth in mobile chip sales
Qualcomm and MediaTek are expected to each post a double-digit increase in mobile chip sales this year, with gross margin edging up single-digit percentage points thanks to the availability...
Tuesday 21 January 2020
FPCB materials makers set to embrace 5G opportunities
Most Taiwan-based suppliers of materials for flexible PCBs (FPCBs) are expected to enjoy a new wave of business opportunities associated with 5G handsets and even foldable handsets...