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Thursday 3 September 2020
New iPhones to stoke demand for LCP FPCB modules
Demand for LCP (liquid crystal polymer)-based flexible PCBs is expected to pick up significantly as they will be featured in 5G iPhones' mmWave antenna modules and in other high-speed...
Thursday 3 September 2020
Intel launches 10nm Tiger Lake notebook processors
Intel has launched its new-generation notebook processor series codenamed Tiger Lake that is built using its 10nm SuperFin technology.
Thursday 3 September 2020
MediaTek reportedly to partner with AMD in communication chip solutions
MediaTek, which will provide its 5G modem chips for Intel-powered PCs, is also likely to partner with AMD for chip solutions, according to industry sources.
Thursday 3 September 2020
Panel prices going up along with tight supply, says AUO chairman
The supply of LCD panels is getting increasingly tight, with most panel makers likely to see their order visibility extend to the fourth quarter of 2020, according Paul Peng, chairman...
Thursday 3 September 2020
More choices for gamers: Q&A with Frank Soqui, GM of Intel Gaming Division
With the gaming market expanding quickly in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Intel, AMD and Nvidia are all set to release their latest CPUs and GPUs in the second half of 2020...
Thursday 3 September 2020
PCB makers with capacity in Taiwan may gain more from Clean Network program
The Trump administration's Clean Network program seeking to keep Chinese influence out of the US telecom and technology sectors may benefit PCB makers with capacity support in Taiwan,...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Highlights of the day: TSMC fast expanding 7nm output
TSMC is fast expanding output for advanced manufacturing nodes. Its 7nm process has already seen output reach 130,000...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
CSOT closer to becoming top LCD TV panel maker
China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) has moved closer to achieving its goal of becoming the world's top TV panel maker in 2023 after parent company TCL signed a deal to acquire...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
PCB makers see shipments for AirPods rally in 2H20
PCB and IC substrate suppliers have seen their shipments for TWS earbuds pick up significantly since the start of second-half 2020, and expect the shipment pull-in momentum to last...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Apple iPhone supply chain poised for major shakeup in 2021
Firms currently in the iPhone supply chain are believed to be experiencing strong order pull-ins from Apple at the moment ahead of the launch of 5G iPhone line later this year. But...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Silicon Motion PCIe Gen4 SSD chips adopted by major notebook vendors
Silicon Motion Technology with its PCIe Gen4 SSD controllers has reportedly cut into the supply chain of the world's top-4 notebook vendors for their new Tiger Lake products set for...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
MediaTek, Qualcomm intro AI chips for gaming smartphones
MediaTek and Qualcomm have introduced their new AI-capable mobile SoC chips designed specifically for gaming smartphones - the Helio G95 and Snapdragon 732G respectively.
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Nuvoton completes takeover of Panasonic semiconductor biz
Nuvoton Technology has announced the acquisition of Panasonic's semiconductor business, including 100% of Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions (PSCS), equipment and inventories of Panasonic...
Tuesday 1 September 2020
Highlights of the day: Huawei braces for the worst
The US trade ban has driven Huawei to the edge. Taiwanese semiconductor suppliers who have met the Chinese vendor's high-level figures recently have come to a conclusion: Huawei...
Tuesday 1 September 2020
III-V IC makers, backend houses bracing for post-Huawei scenarios
Taiwan's III-V semiconductor specialists and backend houses are bracing for the worst-case scenario for Huawei's woes and eyeing more shipments for 5G iPhones to bolster their performance...