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Tuesday 28 May 2024
Global chip vendor CEOs, key execs to attend Computex
The scheduled attendance of CEOs from major processor vendors, as well as other top executives from worldwide semiconductor companies, at the upcoming Computex will underscore Taiwan's...
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Russia to produce 350nm chips with its self-developed lithography machines in 2024, says Chinese media
Vasily Shpak, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, was quoted by Ijiwei, a Chinese media focusing on semiconductor news that Russia will soon...
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Depending on use case, not all MCUs will require NPUs, says STMicroelectronics
More and more IDMs are integrating NPUs into their microcontroller and microprocessor units to meet the increasing demand for edge AI applications.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
China unveils semiconductor standards, potentially creating distinct ecosystem
China has released two new semiconductor standards set to take effect later in 2024, signaling its intention to build a distinct semiconductor ecosystem that may diverge from the...
Monday 27 May 2024
China creates US$47.5 billion chip fund to back nation's firms
China has set up the country's largest-ever semiconductor investment fund to propel the development of the domestic chip industry, the latest effort from Beijing to achieve self-sufficiency...
Monday 27 May 2024
WPG sees promising growth in 2024
IC distributor WPG Holdings has expressed optimism about its prospects for 2024, noting a steady rebound in the broader semiconductor business.
Monday 27 May 2024
Infineon unveils new PSUs integrating Si, SiC, and GaN for AI data centers
German IDM Infineon Technologies has officially launched new Power Supply Units (PSUs) integrating Silicon (Si), Silicon Carbide (SiC), and Gallium Nitride (GaN) materials to meet...
Monday 27 May 2024
HannStar grapples with oversupply, pivots toward automotive and industrial sectors
HannStar is navigating a challenging landscape marked by an oversupply of LCD panels and mounting competition from Chinese manufacturers.
Monday 27 May 2024
South Korea looks to bolster IC design sector, currently 1% of global market
South Korea has unveiled a support package to strengthen its semiconductor industry and catch up with international rivals. The plan aims to support large companies and weaker sectors,...
Monday 27 May 2024
Marvell, AMD, and Arm reveal their talent strategies in India
One of the most attractive factors about India for global semiconductor companies is the availability of talent. According to the industry body Nasscom, the Indian tech sector has...
Monday 27 May 2024
PCB firm Compeq expects modest recovery in CE demand
Compeq Manufacturing, an HDI PCB specialist, forecasts a modest rebound in demand for consumer electronics applications in the second half of 2024 while remaining optimistic about...
Monday 27 May 2024
Generative AI fuels Nvidia chip sales, shifts Taiwan's export dynamics
Generative AI has ignited a boom in Nvidia chip sales, with DRAM manufacturers offering HBM products also seeing a surge in orders.
Monday 27 May 2024
Nvidia's new AI chip pace down to one year; Blackwell's successor already on its way
Benefiting from the global surge in AI chip adoption, Nvidia's net profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (ending April 28, 2024) soared to US$14.9 billion, an increase...
Monday 27 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: CSIA executive advises China's chip industry to prioritize practical wins over advanced node pursuits
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 20 – May 24.
Friday 24 May 2024
CSIA executive urges China chip industry to forget about advanced nodes and focus on tangible victory
While the media is still buzzing about Huawei joining hands with Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) to manufacture advanced process 7nm and even 5nm chips, on the same...