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Tuesday 6 August 2024
Infineon teams up with MediaTek and others for automotive SoC
Infineon Technologies has unveiled a new microcontroller unit (MCU) series for automotive system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on applications such as smart cockpits. This development...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
TSMC to raise quotes for 5nm, 3nm process manufacturing in 2025
TSMC has notified clients of a 3-8% price increase for its 5nm and 3nm process manufacturing in 2025 to reflect escalating costs, according to sources at IC design houses.
Monday 5 August 2024
Infineon revenue misses estimates after EV slowdown
Infineon Technologies AG reported revenue that missed analysts' expectations after the hoped-for resurgence in the electric vehicle market was delayed.
Monday 5 August 2024
SDC and LGD set to fight for iPhone 16's OLED orders
Apple's new iPhone is slated to launch in the second half of 2024, sparking intense competition between the two major South Korean panel manufacturers for the iPhone's OLED market...
Monday 5 August 2024
Semiconductor industry shifts to AI: Chipmakers reallocate resources and grapple with talent crunch
Over the past two years, the semiconductor industry has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting its focus to AI development. This shift has driven chipmakers to significantly...
Monday 5 August 2024
Huawei reportedly to introduce shared memory for next PC chip
Huawei reportedly mimics Apple by designing a chip with shared memory to improve its chip performance amid US sanctions and develop its in-house chip infrastructure ecosystem.
Monday 5 August 2024
Slowing automotive demand hits Novuton
Nuvoton Technology, which is focused on growing its automotive and industrial control businesses, reported an unusual quarterly loss in the second quarter of 2024.
Monday 5 August 2024
Panel prices expected to continue falling in August
Due to weak end-market demand, brands are ordering fewer panels, causing the price of LCD TV panels to drop in July. The panel prices are likely to fall in August.
Monday 5 August 2024
Global OSAT industry revenue projected to rebound by 8%, says DIGITIMES Research
The global semiconductor market is experiencing strain as inventory adjustments across the electronics sector weigh heavily on growth. According to DIGITIMES Research, the...
Monday 5 August 2024
Infineon, EPC escalate GaN patent disputes amid possible links to Nvidia
The patent war surrounding gallium nitride (GaN) compound semiconductors continues to escalate. Recently, power component leader Infineon intensified its patent infringement case...
Monday 5 August 2024
Intel's cost reduction plan only temporary fix amidst disappointing 2Q24
Intel reported a US$1.6 billion net income loss in the second quarter, a significant decline compared with the US$1.48 billion in net income it recorded during the same period in...
Monday 5 August 2024
What went wrong with Intel? Its backyard is on fire
Intel's recent announcement to cut 15% of its workforce (approximately 15,000 employees) and reduce capital expenditures to save US$10 billion may undermine its goal of reclaiming...
Friday 2 August 2024
Samsung joins funding for AI security startup valued at US$400 million
Protect AI Inc., a security and artificial intelligence startup, has raised US$60 million from investors betting that the intersection of AI and security will be big business.
Friday 2 August 2024
Rising demand for AI smartphones boosts Silicon Motion's Revenue above expectations in 2Q24
Silicon Motion Technology has reported revenues exceeding the top margin of its guidance, with gross margins also hitting the ceiling of its expectation range for the second quarter...
Friday 2 August 2024
AUO charts new course: Focusing on smart mobility and vertical solutions beyond displays
Taiwanese panel giant AUO is undergoing a significant transformation to diversify its business and reduce reliance on the cyclical display panel market. The company is focusing on...