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Saturday 28 September 2024
SBI terminates semiconductor plant partnership with Taiwan's PSMC
Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings has announced the termination of its collaboration with Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) to build a semiconductor...
Friday 27 September 2024
Unisoc secures CNY4 billion to drive chip innovation and global presence, backed by Pudong Venture Capital
Unisoc, a leading Chinese chip design company, has secured CNY4 billion (US$548 million) in equity financing, primarily through state-backed platforms including Pudong Venture Capital,...
Friday 27 September 2024
Automakers in Europe, US, China face increased competition; Taiwan chipmakers seek breakthroughs
The competitive pressure on the automobile sectors in China, Europe, and the US has increased. In response, Taiwanese chipmakers involved in crucial supply chains seek breakthrough...
Friday 27 September 2024
Meta prototype AR glasses features chip co-developed with MediaTek
Meta has revealed a prototype of its Orion augmented reality (AR) glasses, featuring a customized chip co-developed with MediaTek, according to industry sources.
Friday 27 September 2024
Chip firms expect Google Chromebook Plus sales to thrive through 2025
Google's internal projections indicate a substantial increase in Chromebook Plus shipments compared to conventional Chromebooks, according to market sources. These high-end models,...
Friday 27 September 2024
US DoD authorizes 83 domestic firms; Taiwan chipmakers target tier 2 supply chain orders
A list of "Accredited Suppliers" for semiconductor design, wafer foundry, packaging, and testing, among other services, was recently published by the Defense Microelectronics Activity...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Thailand to build first SiC facility, with operation expected by 2027
Thailand is set to make a significant stride in the semiconductor industry with the establishment of its first silicon carbide (SiC) wafer factory, which is expected to begin operation...
Thursday 26 September 2024
South Korea's semiconductor sector struggles amid severe talent shortage
Despite AI-driven growth in the semiconductor industry, South Korea is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers. A preference among students for medical degrees and aggressive...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Taiwan ramps up semiconductor innovation with US$9.3 billion initiative and global talent drive
At its September 19 board meeting, Taiwan's Central Bank emphasized Taiwan's critical role in maintaining its semiconductor dominance amid escalating US-China trade tensions in technology...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Qualcomm's Intel takeover seen as unlikely; speculation on Qualcomm's intentions arises
Rumors about Qualcomm's attempt to take over Intel have been intensifying, despite various sources suggesting that "everything is still in the early stages." The market remains highly...
Thursday 26 September 2024
MediaTek set to launch latest smartphone SoC soon, in conjunction with Vivo's flagship model
MediaTek has kicked off a promotional campaign for its new Dimensity 9400 mobile SoC, which will be officially unveiled on October 9, followed a week later by the launch of the Vivo...
Thursday 26 September 2024
AMD, Broadcom eye lucrative potential in custom chips amid early market hurdles
AMD CEO Lisa Su predicts that while GPUs currently dominate AI tasks due to their parallel processing efficiency, the future will see a broader range of chip architectures emerge...
Thursday 26 September 2024
AMD reportedly teams up with 2 Taiwan startups for SiPh R&D collaboration
AMD has teamed up with Taiwan-based BE Epitaxy Semiconductor Technology and Best Epitaxy Manufacturing for joint development of next-generation silicon photonics (SiPh) technology,...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
MediaTek races ahead with early Dimensity 9400 launch, aims to outpace Qualcomm in 2024
MediaTek is set to launch its latest flagship mobile platform, the Dimensity 9400, with reports indicating its release will come earlier than Qualcomm's in 2024.
Wednesday 25 September 2024
DDI firms see on-year sales performance vary in 3Q24
While the overall IC design industry feels peak season demand is not as high as planned, display driver IC (DDI) players are expected to post large sequential revenue growth in the...