Yung-chung Kao, the chairperson of compound semiconductor manufacturer IntelliEPI, expressed that the market for Gallium antimonide (GaSb) wafers is rapidly expanding.
N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons chairman, will assume the role of chairman of Tata Electronics, highlighting Tata's determination to enter the semiconductor industry as the group forays into semiconductors, EVs, and iPhone manufacturing amid India's ambition to develop a local high-tech ecosystem.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly expediting the development of its semiconductor packaging-use Glass Core Substrate (GCS) business by advancing the construction of a glass substrate trial production line by one quarter, aiming to stay competitive in the semiconductor materials market.
The US is poised to take a tough stance on China's clean energy products. The Biden administration reportedly will soon announce new tariffs on China-made EVs, solar goods, and other products, with EVs likely seeing their levy quadruple.
The explosive growth in Generative AI (GenAI) business opportunities spurred by ChatGPT drives the demand for hardware and software related to the GenAI supply chain. TSMC, the sole supplier of AI chips for Nvidia and other vendors, is also bolstering its supply chain partners with recent capacity expansions.
An Indian startup is commercializing globally significant Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology with applications in wireless transmitters and 5G networks.
Lam Research is expanding its investments to help India grow a chipmaking ecosystem. India-based Mindgroove Technologies introduced a RISC-V SoC to meet local demands.
TSMC reported consolidated net revenue of over NT$236 billion (US$7.3 billion) in April 2024 while Apple's iPhone deliveries slowed and the company still experiences the aftereffects of a strong earthquake in Taiwan on April 3.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. expects its average selling price to fall this quarter as chipmakers increase capacity, raising the alarm about growing price competition in the global market.
