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Wednesday 5 January 2022
Vcore chip demand to remain robust in 2022
Power management ICs and SGT (split-gate trench) MOSFETs for Vcore regulators will remain in robust demand in 2022, as such regulators are needed to support new CPU and GPU solutions...
Wednesday 5 January 2022
Realtek signs long-term deals with foundry partners
Networking IC specialist Realtek Semiconductor has struck long-term deals with foundries including United Microelectronics (UMC) and TSMC, while growing its ties with GlobalFoundries...
Wednesday 5 January 2022
Industry watch: An extraordinary era
In a semiconductor industry forum that marked the 20th death anniversary of the late senior presidential advisor Li Kwoh-ting, many distinguished ICT leaders shared their insights...
Wednesday 5 January 2022
Micro-packaging demand for ESD chips to grow robustly
ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection components have become increasingly crucial peripheral chips for handset and metaverse devices, spurring great demand for micro-packaging...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Global semiconductor sales increase in November
The global semiconductor industry posted sales of US$49.7 billion in November 2021, an increase of 23.5% over the November 2020 total of US$40.2 billion and 1.5% more than the October...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Highlights of the day: Samsung and TSMC neck-and-neck in foundry race
Samsung and TSMC are competing neck-and-neck in a race to become leader of the foundy sector. But transitioning to sub-5nm...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Taiwan faces challenges in WBG semiconductor development
Taiwan is currently still behind in the development of wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors as many challenges remain to be conquered, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Simmtech complements semiconductor supply chain in Penang
There is no sign of South Korean-based Simmtech Holdings (Simmtech) holding back on building its first large-scale factory in Southeast Asia despite the ongoing pandemic.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
PMIC quotes unlikely to move upward in 2022
The shortage of power management ICs (PMICs) is unlikely to ease completely in 2022, but their quotes will see little chance for further rises due to a slowdown in demand for consumer...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Samsung keen to beat TSMC in GAA process segment
Samsung Electronics is eyeing to be the first foundry to adopt gate-all-around (GAA) technology with its 3nm nodes scheduled for 2022, while TSMC's 3nm FinFET technology is unlikely...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
IPC firms expect 10% revenue growth in 2022
Industrial PC (IPC) makers have expressed optimism about their shipment prospects for 2022 despite uncertainties caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and component shortages.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Unisoc kicks off mass production of 6nm 5G mobile SoCs
China IC designer Unison has entered volume production of two 5G smartphone SoCs fabricated using 6nm EUV process, dubbed T770 and T760, looking to expand its presence in the 5G handset...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
What does it take to sustain the 'semiconductor renaissance'?
With 2021 behind us, the world is expected to see some alleviation in chip crunch at least in the second half of 2022. While dozens of new fabs that start production in the next few...
Monday 3 January 2022
Highlights of the day: Samsung reportedly to raise SSD prices
The SSD market will see vendors heading towards different pricing strategies in first-quarter 2022, with Samsung mulling...
Monday 3 January 2022
Realtek set to hike quotes for Wi-Fi SoCs, Ethernet chips in 1Q22
Taiwan's major networking IC supplier Realtek Semiconductor is set to raise its quotes for Wi-Fi SoCs and Ethernet chips in the first quarter of 2022 to reflect increased foundry...