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Tuesday 10 December 2024
Apple 5G modem unlikely to match competition until 2026
It is highly likely that the iPhone SE 4, set to be launched in early 2025, will come with Apple's in-house developed 5G modem. Still, sources from the upstream supply chain believe...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
China launches antitrust investigation into Nvidia amid escalating US-China chip tensions
Amid heightened US-China chip tensions, Chinese regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, alleging that the US chip giant has violated the terms of its 2020...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Assessments suggest Taiwan drone supply chain may lag 3-5 years behind China
Taiwan's emerging drone sector shows promise but faces hurdles in catching up with China's established industry. Recent events demonstrate Taiwan's commitment to growing its drone...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Market recovery remains uncertain despite automotive and industrial chip potential
Major semiconductor manufacturers are maintaining their long-term optimistic outlook on automotive and industrial control chips, driven by continuing technological innovation. However,...
Monday 9 December 2024
TSMC founder Morris Chang comments on leadership choices in light of Intel's challenges
The second volume of TSMC founder Morris Chang's autobiography was released on November 29, with an official book launch event held on December 9. In his book, Chang elaborates on...
Monday 9 December 2024
With three consecutive litigation wins against Samsung, who is Netlist?
The US court has ruled that Samsung Electronics (Samsung) must pay US$118 million to American semiconductor company Netlist in a patent infringement lawsuit. This ruling has not only...
Monday 9 December 2024
Huawei adds specialized CIS to enhance color accuracy in Mate 70, says DIGITIMES Research
Huawei's Mate 70 smartphone utilizes a specialized CIS from Spectricity to improve color accuracy, especially for its RYYB sensor. While this solution enhances color reproduction,...
Monday 9 December 2024
India reports surging chip imports with rising reliance on China
India's semiconductor imports have continued to rise as the nation works to establish its electronics manufacturing supply chain. This increase in chip imports is accompanied by a...
Monday 9 December 2024
India's AI ambitions take shape with a sovereign ecosystem
India is intensifying its focus on establishing sovereignty in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing technological self-reliance and global competitiveness.
Monday 9 December 2024
Japanese IC distributors strengthen ties to navigate US-China tensions
Japanese semiconductor distributors are strengthening their foothold in China through strategic partnerships and acquisitions to navigate the complexities of US-China trade tensions,...
Monday 9 December 2024
Will Trump's protectionism succeed despite harming others without benefiting?
Donald Trump once proposed a 60% tariff on products imported from China but later reduced it to 10% to avoid an overly aggressive trade conflict. However, his announcement of a 25%...
Monday 9 December 2024
Chinese companies claim core components are self-sufficient; impact from US sanctions limited
The Biden administration has unveiled the largest and most extensive list of chip sanctions against China to date, primarily targeting Chinese semiconductor equipment and materials...
Monday 9 December 2024
European IDMs continue Chinese expansion despite geopolitical risks
NXP Semiconductors leads European expansion into China's semiconductor market, with executive vice president Andy Micallef outlining the company's plans to develop a supply chain...
Friday 6 December 2024
NXP may allocate significant portion of US$1 billion to India's Karnataka state
NXP Semiconductors is taking steps to strengthen its foothold in India with a substantial investment commitment that underscores the country's burgeoning status as a technological...