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Thursday 12 October 2023
Samsung takes on TSMC with advanced 2-nanometer fabrication push
Samsung Electronics faces off against TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) as recent indications point to Samsung ramping up its research and development endeavors in...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Taiwanese firms' role in Huawei chip fab sparks controversy amid geopolitical tensions
Recent foreign media revelations have named United Integrated Services, L&K Engineering, Topco Scientific, and Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Taiwan as contributors to the construction...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Additional German subsidies for Intel are possible if electricity prices significantly rise
With Intel and TSMC investing in Germany, energy subsidies alongside subsidies, have become a focus. For Intel's planned 20A and 18A processes in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt and TSMC's...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
TSMC to maintain 2023 outlook despite stronger 3Q
Despite better-than-anticipated third-quarter revenues, TSMC is expected to reiterate its previously stated revenue and capex projections for 2023 at its upcoming investors conference,...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Memory and semiconductor foundries face contrasting recovery prospects amid economic shift
As South Korean memory manufacturers anticipate a recovery in Q4 2023, the semiconductor foundry sector reportedly continues to grapple with lingering demand uncertainties.
Monday 9 October 2023
US grants Samsung and SK Hynix indefinite waiver on chip gear supplies to China; TSMC waiting
The United States has decided to allow exports of its semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix factories in China without a separate approval process,...
Friday 6 October 2023
TSMC sales fell less than feared as AI demand offset broad slump
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s revenue slid a less-than-projected 11% after demand from artificial intelligence players helped offset sagging smartphone and laptop chip...
Friday 6 October 2023
Weak Apple orders unable to offset TSMC sales decline
TSMC's guidance of a 10% revenue decline for 2023 is likely to materialize, as demand from Apple is too weak to shore up the foundry's sagging sales, according to industry sources.
Thursday 5 October 2023
EDA companies gearing up for 4nm RFIC designs
Electronic design automation (EDA) companies have sped up their development of 4nm radio-frequency IC (RFIC) designs.
Wednesday 4 October 2023
TSMC Kumamoto fab progress on schedule, reflecting Japan's efficiency
Several suppliers have received notification from TSMC to start installing equipment at its Kumamoto fab in October. The fab may even start mass production ahead of previous plans...
Monday 2 October 2023
Huawei's SoC layout and hidden efforts: examined through the lens of 'chip peace'
After Huawei's Mate 60 Pro, featuring the 7nm Kirin 9000S processor produced by SMIC, caused a stir, Dr. Burn-Jeng Lin, dean of the College of Semiconductor Research under Taiwan's...
Monday 2 October 2023
TSMC sees utilization rates improving
TSMC has seen utilization rates recover, with sales expected to continue improving in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to industry sources.
Monday 2 October 2023
Applied Materials cuts into supply chain for Intel glass substrate technology
Applied Materials and its equipment and materials partners have entered the supply chain for Intel's recently announced glass substrates for advanced packaging, according to industry...
Thursday 28 September 2023
TSMC talks about new 3Dblox 2.0, 3DFabric achievements
At the TSMC 2023 OIP Ecosystem Forum, TSMC announced the new 3Dblox 2.0 open standard and major achievements of its Open Innovation Platform (OIP) 3DFabric Alliance. The 3Dblox 2.0...
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Speculation suggests Qualcomm may launch 3nm chip earlier than expected
A screenshot of an email written by Qualcomm to Samsung Electronics has recently been circulated, showing that the company will offer its next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in two...