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Wednesday 2 October 2024
Global automotive semiconductor demand shows regional disparities
The automotive supply chain has been divided into two camps in recent years: the West, encompassing Europe and the US, and China. While near-term demand projections remain uncertain,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwan's IC design houses expect slow 4Q24, hope for 2025 rebound
Taiwan's IC design houses are anticipating a sluggish fourth quarter in 2024 but remain hopeful for a rebound in 2025, driven by increased demand in sectors such as PCs, network communications,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Competition for 3nm flagship smartphone SoC imminent; MediaTek gains price advantage in Chinese market
MediaTek's flagship platform, Dimensity 9400, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen4 are set to officially launch in October. With both products making the official transition to the 3nm...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
IC design houses seek lower quotes for mature chipmaking processes
IC design firms are aggressively negotiating with foundry partners to achieve lower quotes for mature process manufacturing in order to alleviate cost pressure, according to industry...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Cerebras IPO signals growing challenge to Nvidia's AI chip dominance
As the largest beneficiary of the generative AI surge, Nvidia's dominance has attracted a wave of challengers. The recent initial public offering (IPO) filing by Cerebras signals...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
India-based L&T Semicon anticipates mass production of its first chip within two years
India-based IC design startup L&T Semiconductor Technologies revealed it's developing 15 products, which will be mass-produced in two years and will start the chipmaking business...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
TSMC talks about key advancements of 3Dblox
TSMC is advancing system-level innovation by improving the 3D IC design ecosystem through enhanced collaboration with foundries, customers, and partners, according to a recent blog...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to hit US$400 billion from 2025 to 2027, says SEMI
Global spending on 300mm fab equipment is expected to reach a record US$400 billion from 2025 to 2027, according to SEMI. The robust spending is being driven by the regionalization...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Peripheral chips to experience fast growth in 2025 due to AI server demand
Business opportunities for peripheral chips can only advance further when AI servers become more popularized. The industry believes that the first wave of growth may occur in 2025.
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Concerns grow over global DDI supply security after US lawmakers target Chinese panel manufacturers
Following recent geopolitical tensions, concerns regarding the supply chain security of technology products have intensified globally. The United States has expressed intentions to...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Android smartphone SoC suppliers gearing up for AI application boom
Android smartphone manufacturers are getting ready to launch their new flagship AI-enhanced models, with competition among key SoC suppliers expected to intensify, according to industry...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Venture capitalist joins Unisoc board
A Chinese venture capital heavyweight Datong Chen has been appointed to the board of directors of China-based IC design company Unisoc. Chen, chairman of Investment Committee, Hua...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
TCL CSOT buys LGD Guangzhou site, strengthening China's TV panel dominance
LG Display (LGD) and TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) have signed an agreement for the latter to buy LGD's 8.5G LCD facility in Guangzhou for CNY10.8 billion (US$1.54...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
MCU firms cautious about 4Q24 prospects
Taiwan-based MCU firms generally remain cautious about their sales prospects for the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to the slow recovery in demand in China, according to industry...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
China enacts subsidies to stimulate TV demand
The subsidy program implemented by the Chinese government to encourage domestic consumers to replace old TVs with new ones is anticipated to stimulate overall TV demand in the fourth...