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Thursday 2 March 2023
Microsoft reportedly mulls utilizing TSMC CoWoS for AI chip
Microsoft has reportedly approached TSMC and its ecosystem partners about using the foundry's CoWoS packaging for its own AI chip, according to industry sources.
Thursday 2 March 2023
Next iPhone utilizing TSMC 3nm tech may spark replacement demand
The next-generation iPhone slated for launch later in 2023 will be powered by Apple's custom-designed 3nm SoC fabricated by TSMC, marking the market's long-awaited transition from...
Thursday 2 March 2023
High-end AI chip boom to spur demand for TSMC CoWoS packaging
A surge in high-end AI chip demand spurred by the growing popularity of ChatGPT is expected to drive demand for TSMC's CoWoS packaging, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 1 March 2023
AMD surpasses Intel in data center CPU market share growth, says research firm
The global data center CPU market posted a 4.4% revenue decline on year in 2022, when AMD saw its market share expand to nearly 20% from 11.74% in 2021, according to Counterpoint...
Thursday 23 February 2023
Companies brace for water shortage in southern Taiwan
Because of the water shortage in southern Taiwan, the state-owned Taiwan Water will enforce a 10% water consumption reduction in industrial zones and the science park in Tainan, southern...
Thursday 23 February 2023
TSMC sees 5/4nm capacity utilization pick up
TSMC's capacity utilization for 5/4nm process nodes started picking up recently, driven by a strong pull-in of orders primarily for AI chips and server processors with short lead...
Wednesday 22 February 2023
Samsung, SK Hynix might not be able to produce next-gen memory in China in 3-5 years, warns expert
It would be almost impossible for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to produce next-generation memory chips in China in 3-5 years at the latest as a result of the US tightening semiconductor...
Wednesday 22 February 2023
Samsung keen to strengthen own IC design ecosystem
Main IC design houses under the ecosystem of Samsung Electronics are actively recruiting new talent despite the recent layoff wave at the tech sector, riding on the rise of ChatGPT...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
TSMC rumored to delay Europe fab by two years
Industry sources pointed out that TSMC is considering delaying its new Europe factory to around 2025, two years later than previously estimated. The possible reason for this delay...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Intel defers placing 3nm chip orders with TSMC
Intel will delay placing orders for 3nm chips with TSMC until the fourth quarter of 2024, according to sources at PC makers.
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Qualcomm, MediaTek to adopt TSMC N3E process
Qualcomm is expected to be the second customer of TSMC's N3E process, while MediaTek may use the process for its 3nm chip slated for release around the end of this year, according...
Monday 20 February 2023
Meet the 16 members of the EDA Alliance underpinning TSMC dominance
TSMC's long-standing global dominance in the foundry industry, despite challenges from the likes of Samsung and Intel, is due in large part to its success in building the TSMC Grand...
Monday 20 February 2023
IC designers see clients advance replenishment orders, benefitting foundries
Many major fabless chipmakers including Novatek Microelectronics, Realtek Semiconductor, Aspeed Technology and Nvidia have seen earlier than expected orders from clients, which, in...
Monday 20 February 2023
US-initiated joint export curbs on China leave critical loopholes?
The Netherlands and Japan reportedly have struck a deal with the US to jointly restrict exports of chipmaking tools to China, which will further cripple the development of China's...
Thursday 16 February 2023
IC designers upbeat about possible foundry price cuts
Wafer foundries, except TSMC, reportedly are actively moving to offer price discounts for fabless clients willing to place more wafer starts for some specific processes, aiming to...