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Thursday 28 November 2024
Funding cuts, layoffs, and reorganization common in China's competitive chip industry
In 2024, major Chinese semiconductor businesses continue to announce closures or severe layoffs, according to industry sources. Xiangdixian Computing Technology, commonly referred...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Equipment supplier gives hints at FOPLP development progress among Taiwanese companies
Fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) is a promising semiconductor technology that has been attracting investments from Taiwan's supply chains, including IC foundries, OSATs, panel...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Apple's AI revolution: From Macintosh to Silicon mastery in 40 years
Since unveiling Apple Silicon in 2020, Apple has redefined Mac chip technology through three transformative shifts. While the company initially planned a two-year transition from...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Onsemi targets China's automotive and energy storage growth
Onsemi's leadership has been increasing its presence in China recently. After Felicity Carson, SVP of global operations at Onsemi, attended PCIM Asia 2024 in Shenzhen at the end of...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Nvidia's Green500 lead wavers as Chinese supercomputer lags with over-reliance on older chips
Due to restrictions on accessing Nvidia's most advanced GPUs, China's top 500 supercomputing systems rely exclusively on earlier-generation Nvidia accelerators, according to data...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Mitsubishi Electric invests in new power semiconductor back-end factory
Mitsubishi Electric is ramping up its power semiconductor production in Japan to meet the surging demand fueled by the EV revolution and global climate change initiatives.
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Supermicro returns to the battlefield with B300 as the focal point
Having emerged from its financial report turmoil, Supermicro is back in action, intensifying competition in the AI server market. Industry sources indicate that while other ODM manufacturers...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Power IC maker Potens extensively engages with automotive industry
Potens Semiconductor, known for its power semiconductors, is actively entering the automotive sector despite the current inventory adjustments in the industry.
Wednesday 27 November 2024
IC design houses see clients stockpile Wi-Fi 7 chips in preparation for new products in 2025
Wi-Fi 7 shipments have accelerated significantly in the second half of 2024, and industry experts expect Wi-Fi 7 penetration rates to grow in 2025, with upgrades to consumer devices,...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Tech waltz with China: Apple, Nvidia courted as Intel doubles down
A series of meetings between Chinese officials and US tech executives signals potential warming ties, with senior representatives from Nvidia and Apple holding discussions in Beijing...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Speculation arises about AMD developing AI mobile chip; insiders remain doubtful
Recent market speculation suggests that AMD has developed an AI processor (APU/NPU) suitable for mobile devices. With its exclusive GPU technology, it is expected to compete in the...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Huawei stays in smartphone market despite chip disadvantage
The US trade ban has prevented Huawei from competing with other smartphone vendors in 5G mobile chip performance, but the Chinese tech giant is still staying in the smartphone sector,...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
US ban expansion may stifle China's AI chip ambitions
Market speculation suggests that the US may impose stricter restrictions on China. On November 28, it is anticipated that 200 Chinese semiconductor companies will be added to a trade...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Xiaomi's first in-house mobile chip draws measured response from smartphone semiconductor industry
While Xiaomi prepares to launch its first self-developed smartphone system on chip (SoC) in 2025, major chipmakers Qualcomm and MediaTek maintain their composure, expressing confidence...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Samsung's market risks, SK Hynix's fab dependence: Diverging paths to decoupling from China
South Korean media report that SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have reduced their reliance on China over the past seven quarters. SK Hynix's China revenue dropped from 30% to 24%,...