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Monday 20 November 2023
Samsung jumps into AI, set to unveil cutting-edge 3D packaging tech in 2024
With the surging demand for advanced semiconductors powering generative AI and end-user device AI, Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to launch its 3D packaging technology in 2024,...
Monday 20 November 2023
TSMC capacity utilization may rebound to 80% in 1H24 on rising demand for advanced processes
TSMC's capacity utilization rate is estimated to pick up slowly through the end of 2023 and rebound to 80% in the first half of 2024, and its US dollar revenue performance this year...
Monday 20 November 2023
Weekly news roundup: Samsung reportedly to produce 4nm chips for AMD and other top stories
These are the most-read stories during the week of November 13-17:
Friday 17 November 2023
TSMC secures 5nm AI chip orders from Microsoft
TSMC has received AI chip orders from major cloud service providers (CSP), including Microsoft's 5nm chip orders, according to industry sources.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Are German state aids for Intel and TSMC in jeopardy?
Latest ruling from Germany's constitutional court might have jeopardized the country's semiconductor subsidies policy, with the aids planned for Intel and TSMC hanging by a thread.
Thursday 16 November 2023
SEMI releases cybersecurity reference architecture for semiconductor manufacturing environment
The importance of the semiconductor industry to Taiwan and the world continues to grow. To help the industry strengthen cybersecurity defense, SEMI, the global industry association...
Thursday 16 November 2023
TSMC beefing up R&D workforce
Unlike foreign enterprises in Taiwan that have reduced their workforce or local companies that have put hiring freezes in place, TSMC has actively intensified its recruitment efforts,...
Thursday 16 November 2023
Semiconductor materials distributor Topco expands global market footprint
Semiconductor materials distributor Topco Scientific has followed in the footsteps of its foundry partners by establishing operations overseas, according to Jeffery Pan, chairman...
Tuesday 14 November 2023
IC design houses expect lower foundry prices in 1Q24
Pure-play foundries such as United Microelectronics (UMC), Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) may lower their quotations...
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Skytech enters TSMC supply chain
Skytech, a fab toolmaker capable of atomic layer deposition (ALD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) R&D and manufacturing, has entered TSMC's supply chain, according to industry...
Monday 13 November 2023
US chip giants reduce chip specs for China to circumvent ban, TSMC to benefit
Amid increased US restrictions on chip exports, major players like Nvidia and Intel are navigating challenges by offering lower-spec products to maintain their dominance in China.
Monday 13 November 2023
Weekly news roundup: Huawei breaks speed records with Wi-Fi 7 and other top stories
These are the most-read stories during the week of November 6-10:
Friday 10 November 2023
TSMC October revenue hits new high, up 34.8% MoM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported robust performance for its October revenue, totaling NT$243.23 billion (US$7.52 billion), up 34.8% from September, thanks...
Friday 10 November 2023
Japan allocates US$13b for semiconductor and generative AI, including TSMC's Kumamoto plant
In the revised budget for the fiscal year 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024) proposed by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), approximately US$13 billion (JPY2...
Friday 10 November 2023
TSMC would not exist without K. T. Li; Nvidia would not be possible without TSMC
At the venue where Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) founder Morris Chang received the honor of the inaugural Li Kuo-Ting Award in Taipei on November 9, Nvidia founder...