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Friday 10 January 2020
Memory backend firms positive about demand for flash devices
Memory backend specialists have expressed optimism about demand for SSDs and other flash-based devices in 2020, while being upbeat about NAND flash chip prices this year.
Friday 10 January 2020
Downsizing at LGD positive for balancing LCD panel supply
The supply and demand for LCD TV panels is poised for an improvement in 2020 and 2021 as the scope of downsizing on LCD panel output by LG Display (LGD) this year will be higher than...
Friday 10 January 2020
Mars Semi debuts on Taiwan emerging stock board
Taiwan-based audio/video SoC provider Mars Semiconductor has debut on Taiwan's emerging stock board as it moves to expand its portfolios, including SaaS services.
Friday 10 January 2020
China only region to register pure-play foundry market growth in 2019, says IC Insights
With the rise of the fabless IC companies in China over the past 10 years, the demand for foundry services has also risen in the country. According to IC Insights, the China market...
Thursday 9 January 2020
Highlights of the day: NAND flash prices to surge after Kioxia fab fire
Recovery in the memory market has been expected to send prices rising, but the extent of increase in the NAND flash segment may be bigger than expected in the short term after a brief...
Thursday 9 January 2020
Chinese PCB makers accelerating capacity expansions to meet 5-G driven demand
Major Chinese PCB makers are speeding up capacity expansions seeking to better meet fast-growing demand for applications to 5G, terminal devices and automotive electronics in China,...
Thursday 9 January 2020
MediaTek to see gross margin rise
MediaTek is expected to see its gross margin improve further in the first quarter of 2020, thanks to the rollouts of its new chip solutions coupled with tight foundry capacities,...
Thursday 9 January 2020
Global 5G mobile chip supply remains constrained
The global supply of 5G mobile chips remains constrained, due to tight 7nm manufacturing process capacities at foundries, according to industry sources.
Thursday 9 January 2020
Lite-On Semi to dispose of On-Bright shares
Lite-On Semiconductor will sell its stake in On-Bright Electronics by the middle of 2020, when On-Bright is fully acquired by a consortium of private equity funds led by MagiCapita...
Thursday 9 January 2020
PCB supplier Compeq optimistic about 1H20
PCB maker Compeq Manufacturing saw its revenues for 2019 rise 10.52% on year to a record high of NT$56.17 billion (US$1.87 billion) thanks to strong demand from the segments of handsets...
Thursday 9 January 2020
PCB maker Zhen Ding posts record revenues for 2019
Taiwan's leading PCB maker Zhen Ding Technology saw its revenues climb 1.47% on year to a record high of NT$120.22 billion (US$4 billion) in 2019, with industry sources saying the...
Thursday 9 January 2020
OmniVision unveils 48MP image sensor for 4K video performance
OmniVision Technologies has announced at CES 2020 the OV48C, a 48 megapixel (MP) image sensor with a large 1.2 micron pixel size to enable high resolution and low light performance...
Thursday 9 January 2020
Socionext collaborates with Foxconn, Network Optix to deliver edge-AI solutions for retail, manufacturing
Socionext, a system-on-chip (SoC) solutions provider, has introduced new, intelligent, scalable edge-AI solutions developed in partnership with Foxconn Technology Group and Network...
Wednesday 8 January 2020
New-gen PC processors to stimulate demand starting 3Q20
With Intel, AMD and Nvidia set to ship their new-generation processors later this year, industry sources are generally optimistic about PC sales picking up starting the third quart...
Wednesday 8 January 2020
Highlights of the day: Micro LED catches attention at CES
CES 2020 has started with a bang. Big companies - such as Intel, AMD, and Samsung - and startups alike are showcasing their latest products and innivations at the annual show in Las...