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Latest updates from Macronix, an integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market.
Latest updates from Macronix, an integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market.

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Friday 28 July 2017
ChipMOS Shanghai obtains backend orders for NOR flash from XMC
ChipMOS Technologies (Shanghai), a joint venture between Taiwan-based ChipMOS and Tsinghua Unigroup, has obtained backend orders for NOR flash memory from Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor...
Monday 24 July 2017
NOR flash supply to remain tight in 2018, says Macronix president
Supply of NOR flash memory is expected to remain tight in 2018, as demand will continue to outpace supply, according to Macronix International president CY Lu.
Monday 24 July 2017
Macronix to expand 12-inch fab capacity; 2Q17 profits surge
Taiwan-based Macronix International, a manufacturer of mask ROM and NOR flash memory, has disclosed plans to invest a total of NT$1.79 billion (US$58.9 million) to expand its 12-inch...
Tuesday 18 July 2017
Macronix launches AEC-Q100 full compliant NAND flash memory
Macronix International has launched an AEC-Q100 Grade 2/3 compliant NAND flash memory product. The company added its NAND flash memory has passed all the stringent AEC-Q100 reliability...
Tuesday 18 July 2017
Global NOR flash supply turning tight amid growing demand
The global NOR flash memory market is reversing from a state of oversupply due partly to significantly growing adoption of AMOLED panels and touch display driver ICs (TDDI) for mobile...
Wednesday 12 July 2017
SMIC increases output for NOR flash, while XMC cuts production
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has landed more orders for NOR flash chips from GigaDevice Semiconductor and increased output, according to industry sources. On the...
Friday 7 July 2017
Winbond, Macronix June revenues increase
Winbond Electronics and Macronix International have reported sequential increases in June consolidated revenues of 4.7% and 15.9%, respectively.
Thursday 22 June 2017
NOR flash prices to rise 20% in 3Q17, says DRAMeXchange
Increasing demand for AMOLED panels from brand-name smartphone vendors and the industry's rising output for TDDI (touch with display driver) solutions have propelled the NOR flash...
Wednesday 7 June 2017
Winbond, Macronix post revenue growth in May
Winbond Electronics and Macronix International have reported sequential increases in May consolidated revenues of 4.5% and 2.1%, respectively.
Monday 5 June 2017
Robust NOR flash demand to boost 3Q17 performance at backend firms
Taiwan-based backend service companies including ChipMOS Technologies, Walton Advanced Engineering and Lingsen Precision Industries are expected to post brisk revenue results for...
Wednesday 31 May 2017
Macronix launches eMMC memory targeting applications in embedded systems
According to Digitimes Research, the global production capacity of 3D NAND flash in 2017 is expected to show a whopping 118% increase from 2016 and the yearly growth in 2018 is also...
Thursday 11 May 2017
Sumco lowering wafer shipments to XMC, say sources
Sumco has reportedly cut its wafer shipments to Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing (XMC), and given priority to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Intel and...
Tuesday 9 May 2017
VIS seeking 8-inch fab equipment from memory chipmakers
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is looking to expand its 8-inch fabs, and has approached several memory makers to buy their second-hand equipment,...
Monday 8 May 2017
Winbond, Macronix April revenues drop on-month
Winbond Electronics and Macronix International have reported sequential decreases in April consolidated revenues of 0.4% and 15%, respectively.
Friday 28 April 2017
Macronix developing 3D NAND technology for SSDs
Macronix International has been engaged in the development of 3D NAND technology, and expects to enter volume production of chips built using the technology for SSDs in 2018, according...