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Friday 3 January 2020
Highlights of the day: TSMC 5nm process on track
TSMC is expected to have another strong year in 2020, driven by demand for its advanced manufacturing processes, including the 5nm...
Friday 3 January 2020
TSMC to post at least 15% revenue growth in 2020
TSMC is forecast to enjoy revenue growth of at least 15% in 2020, driven by robust 7nm chip sales and sales generated from its newer 5nm process node, according to industry sources...
Friday 3 January 2020
TSMC, KYEC reportedly grab orders for automotive AI chips from Intel
Foundry house TSMC and testing house KYEC have both obtained orders for automotive AI chips from Intel, with the orders set to generate revenues starting the second half of 2020,...
Friday 3 January 2020
Memory-centric solutions for next 20 years: Q&A with Macronix chairman Miin Wu
Taiwan-based Macronix International has developed into the world's largest supplier of ROM chips and second biggest maker of NOR flash memory chips after experiencing ups and downs...
Thursday 2 January 2020
TSMC reportedly lands InFO_AiP orders for 5G mmWave iPnones
As US leading chipmakers and system vendors are gearing up to commercialize their mmWave technologies, TSMC reportedly has landed a big order from Apple for processing handset antenna...
Thursday 2 January 2020
TSMC to start 5nm chip production for iPhone in 2Q20, says report
TSMC will remain the sole foundry partner of Apple for the chips for its 2020 iPhone series, and volume production using 5nm EUV process will kick off by the end of second-quarter...
Tuesday 31 December 2019
Taiwan moving to up academic research on quantum materials
As part of its efforts to support further advancement of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has unveiled a new program aimed at stimulating...
Tuesday 31 December 2019
IC testing interfaces suppliers to embrace bright prospects in 1H20
Taiwan-based IC test solutions providers including Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT), Keystone Microtech and WinWay Technology are poised to embrace robust orders from major chipmakers...
Friday 27 December 2019
Highlights of the day: TSMC, Taiwan CCL makers to enjoy 5G growth in 2020
With the rising business opportunity of 5G applications, orders for related technologies and components have continued to pick up and are expected to benefit TSMC over its InFO-AiP...
Friday 27 December 2019
TSMC to launch InFO-AiP volume production for mmWave devices in 2020
TSMC's backend antenna-in-package technology, dubbed InFO-AiP, has attracted orders from US-based clients for packaging 5G mmWave devices, with volume production set to kick off next...
Thursday 26 December 2019
Xintec profit soars in November
Niche-market IC packaging house Xintec has disclosed its net profit surged 252% from a year ago to NT$74 million (US$2.46 million) in November 2019. EPS for the month came to NT$0....
Wednesday 25 December 2019
US may tighten ban on Huawei with mixed impacts on Taiwan IC designers
The US government is reportedly mulling adjusting regulations to tighten control on Huawei's access to US-originated technology, which may bring uncertainties to Taiwan-based IC design...
Wednesday 25 December 2019
GlobalWafers sees order visibility improve
Silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers has seen better-than-expected order visibility for the first quarter of 2020, particularly for 12-inch wafers, according to company chairperson...
Tuesday 24 December 2019
ASE, VisEra to enjoy robust demand for in-display fingerprint sensors
ASE Technology and VisEra Technologies are both being pinpointed as among the backend houses set to enjoy robust demand for optical in-display fingerprint sensors, according to industry...
Tuesday 24 December 2019
Goodix to be biggest client for TSMC 8-inch fab capacity
China-based fabless chipmaker Goodix has booked considerable 8-inch fab capacity at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for its optical in-display fingerprint sensor...