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Thursday 21 December 2023
TSMC running mini line at new US fab; still facing challenges
At its new US chip plant in Arizona, TSMC has installed a mini line that it has just begun to operate and supply in small volumes to clients, according to supply chain sources. While...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Rayzher breaks into supply chain for new TSMC fab in Japan
Rayzher Industrial, a company specializing in cost control, engineering design, and construction management, has entered the supply chain for TSMC's under-construction Kumamoto fab...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Liu's planned departure from TSMC comes as no surprise, sources say
Mark Liu's planned departure from TSMC's management comes as no surprise, according to supply chain sources, with many assuming the move has something to do with the pure-play foundry's...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
AI PCs to boost semiconductor demand but beware China's legacy chip flood
The semiconductor industry went through a year-long correction over the past year. With smartphone and PC inventory correction finally ending, new hopes are emerging on the horizon...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
TSMC announces Mark Liu's decision to retire in 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) today announced that its Chairman Mark Liu has decided not to seek the nomination of TSMC board membership for the next term and...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Chinese foundries challenging TSMC in mature process CIS race
The demand for CMOS image sensors (CIS) has witnessed a significant uptick since the third quarter of 2023, driven by the launch of new smartphones and a recovery in the security...
Monday 18 December 2023
TSMC reportedly to kick off equipment move-ins at new Kaohsiung fab in 2025
TSMC is expected to start equipment move-ins at its new chip plant in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan in the third quarter of 2025, followed by pilot runs at the end of the year, according...
Monday 18 December 2023
Weekly news roundup: Huawei will make 1 billion 5G devices for Europe in France and other top stories
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia news stories in the week of December 11-15:
Friday 15 December 2023
TSMC's Kumamoto fab aims to source 60% of equipment and materials from Japanese suppliers
TSMC's subsidiary in Japan, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), has indicated that it aims to procure 60% of equipment and materials from Japanese suppliers for its...
Thursday 14 December 2023
ASML serves key clients by investing in Taiwan and Korea
ASML has stepped up its investments in both Taiwan and South Korea to better service its primary local customers.
Thursday 14 December 2023
TSMC lands rush orders for Nvidia China-bound processors
Nvidia has placed orders with TSMC for its China-bound AI processors that necessitate SHR (Super Hot Run). The commencement of fulfillment is planned for the first quarter of 2024,...
Wednesday 13 December 2023
GenAI drives HBM packaging innovation: SK Hynix and Micron forge ahead, Samsung seeks new path
In the race for dominance in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), SK Hynix and Micron have already established the direction for the next generation of HBM packaging technology. However,...
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Layoffs resume, but businesses battle for AI talents
Despite recent job cuts, notably among US firms, businesses are still battling for AI talent, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
TSMC pioneers green innovation with successful electronic-grade chemicals recycling project
In a groundbreaking move towards environmental sustainability, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has affirmed its commitment to becoming a driving force in the circular...
Tuesday 12 December 2023
New Taiwan rule on crucial chipmaking tech presents more opportunities than concerns, says Skytech
Taiwan has issued a list of 22 critical chipmaking technologies not to be revealed to foreign companies; violators will face legal consequences under Taiwan's "National Security Law."...