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Tuesday 21 January 2025
Socionext eyes 2nm chip development, weighs Rapidus as TSMC alternative
Socionext, a Japanese IC design house, is advancing plans to develop semiconductor products utilizing 2nm process technology in North America. While the company considers Rapidus,...
Monday 20 January 2025
WT Microelectronics expects AI-driven surge in 2025, optimistic about recovery in automotive and industrial sectors
Taiwan-based electronics distributor WT Microelectronics has steadily expanded its global distribution network following the completion of its acquisition of Future Electronics. The...
Monday 20 January 2025
Arm's rumored chip plans and price hikes siren mobile SoC makers concerns
International media reports about Arm's internal discussions regarding significant licensing fee increases for its Armv9 architecture and potential chip development plans have sparked...
Monday 20 January 2025
Weekly news roundup: Europe's chip ambitions falter; TSMC maintains CoWoS equipment orders
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of January 13 – January 17.
Monday 20 January 2025
Intel Foundry adds new RAMP-C customers for US Defense
Intel Foundry has announced the addition of two new defense industrial base (DIB) customers, Trusted Semiconductor Solutions and Reliable MicroSystems, as part of the third phase...
Friday 17 January 2025
Mixed outlook for consumer AI demand in 2025
AI cloud computing will remain the primary growth driver for the tech industry in 2025, while the outlook for consumer AI applications remains mixed, largely hinging on whether users...
Friday 17 January 2025
Tighter US regulations on 16/14nm impact Chinese AI firms amid uncertainties in networking and automotive sectors
The US has introduced stricter export controls on chips with 30 billion transistors at 16/14nm nodes to limit Chinese access to advanced processors. Industry sources indicate that...
Friday 17 January 2025
From rivals to clients: Samsung places orders with TSMC
TSMC Chairman CC Wei has confirmed long-standing industry speculation about the company’s evolving relationship with Samsung Electronics.
Friday 17 January 2025
China begins probe into US chip grants, alleged dumping
China will investigate allegations that the US dumps lower-end chips and unfairly subsidizes its own chipmakers, in potentially one of Beijing's strongest retaliatory moves against...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Cambricon projects revenue growth of over 50% in 2024 with narrowing losses
Cambricon Technologies, a leading AI chipmaker in China, has announced its 2024 financial forecast, estimating annual revenue of CNY1.07 to CNY1.2 billion (approx. US$146 to US$164...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Marvell's 8-year turnaround: How CEO Matt Murphy positioned the company for AI success
Broadcom and Marvell have recently emerged as key players in the era of Generative AI, alongside Nvidia. While Broadcom CEO Hock Tan is well-known in the semiconductor industry, Marvell...
Thursday 16 January 2025
ASMedia to acquire Techpoint for US$390 million to join automotive sector
ASMedia's board of directors approved on January 15 the acquisition of Techpoint, a US-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, for US$390 million. The move marks ASMedia's...
Thursday 16 January 2025
India faces AI chip hurdle as US export controls test tech ties
As AI software and hardware giants turn their attention to India for profitable opportunities, the US's recent AI chip export controls limiting India's access to advanced processors...
Thursday 16 January 2025
MediaTek and Himax to challenge US giants with SiPh solutions
Silicon photonics (SiPh) has garnered significant business interest as a technology solution for high-speed data transfer in the era of AI. Currently, leading US chip manufacturers...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Nvidia hit by US AI rules; is ASIC next big winner?
The Biden administration has introduced new AI computing power regulations as it prepares to leave office. This move is perceived by many as a form of "total control" over global...