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Wednesday 24 July 2024
FOPLP steps forward as foundries compete for packaging talents
The shortage of talent in the semiconductor industry is no longer news. Still, the continuous growth in demand for advanced packaging has triggered a mid-to-long-term scarcity of...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Will glass substrate packaging dominate?
Glass substrates are recognized as critical materials for next-generation advanced semiconductor packaging technologies needed to support the explosive growth of AI chips.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
TSMC sees spike in SHR orders from China
TSMC has witnessed an increase in orders from Chinese customers seeking super hot runs (SHR), for which they are willing to pay a 40% premium, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
TSMC said to adopt larger glass substrates for FOPLP
Glass substrates have become a critical strategic element in fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP), a technology that TSMC and various backend houses are developing. Because of that,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC stands firm amid high costs and Trump's criticism, global chip mass production on target
Despite high costs and labor shortages, TSMC has adhered to its international plans to build wafer fabrication plants in Japan, the United States, and Germany.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC outpaces Samsung in HPC revenue growth for 2Q24
TSMC's high-performance computing (HPC) revenue share continued to rise in Q2 2024, boosting overall performance. Although Samsung Electronics aims to increase its HPC sales proportion,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC braces for potential geopolitical variables
TSMC is believed to have adopted three critical strategies in anticipation of the potential geopolitical influences that may arise from the forthcoming US presidential election.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Trump's protectionist remarks threaten the global chip boom amid AI surge
US presidential candidate Donald Trump's comments accusing Taiwan's chip industry of stealing American business and demanding protection fees have cast a shadow over the booming global...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Nvidia reportedly developing China-compliant AI chip, partnering with Inspur
Nvidia is reportedly developing a flagship AI chip specifically for the Chinese market to comply with US restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductors. According to sources,...
Monday 22 July 2024
FOPLP under advanced packaging spotlight after CoWoS
Demands for advanced packaging services have surged as every smartphone is expected to be equipped with generative AI applications in the future. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...
Monday 22 July 2024
ASML orders increase 24% in 2Q24, highlighting TSMC's N2 development
According to a Bloomberg analysis, ASML's orders grew by 23.7% in the second quarter of 2024, indicating smooth progress in TSMC's N2 process development, which may accelerate capacity...
Monday 22 July 2024
Industry insiders take Trump's comments with a grain of salt
Since Donald Trump has openly requested "protection fees" from Taiwan, various interpretations have emerged to gauge the attitude of the United States towards Taiwan's role in the...
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung halts foundry line construction at P4 amid customer challenges
Samsung Electronics is reportedly adjusting its investment pace and postponing the construction of the wafer foundry line at its Pyeongtaek Plant 4 (P4) due to difficulties in securing...
Friday 19 July 2024
Wah Lee sees promising demand for advanced foundry processes
As the ICT and semiconductor markets recover, semiconductor material equipment supplier Wah Lee has experienced double-digit growth across its core businesses. Amid strong pull-in...
Friday 19 July 2024
Rising chip competition worries mobile phone makers
Mobile phone manufacturers are concerned about the increasing competition among chip vendors for advanced process capacity, despite the more optimistic demand forecasts.