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Tuesday 12 November 2019
Global Unichip, Alchip set to enjoy over 20% revenue growth in 4Q19
IC design service providers Global Unichip and Alchip are both expected to report over 20% sequential increases in fourth-quarter revenues, thanks to robust orders for developing...
Monday 11 November 2019
WinWay IC sockets well adopted by first-tier chipmakers in US, China
Taiwan-based IC testing interface supplier WinWay Technology has entered the supply chains of major chipmakers in the US and China with high-end customized IC sockets and will venture...
Monday 11 November 2019
Silicon wafer shipments in low gear for 4Q19
Silicon wafer shipments are expected to stay in low gear in the fourth quarter of 2019 as clients have decelerated their shipment pull-in to facilitate year-end financial settlements,...
Friday 8 November 2019
TSMC posts increased October revenues
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$106.04 billion (US$3.49 billion) for October 2019, with the revenues trailing only behind...
Friday 8 November 2019
MediaTek 8K DTV SoC in volume production on TSMC 12FFC technology
MediaTek's 8K digital TV system-on-chip (SoC) manufactured with 12nm technology, the MediaTek S900, has entered volume manufacturing with TSMC, according to the companies.
Friday 8 November 2019
Taiwan to increase support for basic research
The government will move to strengthen Taiwan's basic research by appropriating specific budgets and soliciting international and private-sector resources to support projects, according...
Thursday 7 November 2019
Taiwan top-3 foundries to see combined revenue hit another record high in 4Q19
Combined revenues of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), United Microelectronics (UMC) and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) are expected to hit another record-high...
Wednesday 6 November 2019
Top 5 share of semi industry capex to set new record in 2019
The share of semiconductor industry capital spending held by the top-5 companies (Samsung, Intel, TSMC, SK Hynix and Micron) is forecast to reach an all-time high of 68% this year,...
Wednesday 6 November 2019
Novatek poised for strong 4Q19
Novatek Microelectronics has seen orders increase for OLED driver ICs from China-based handset vendors, with the orders set to result in a particularly strong fourth quarter for the...
Wednesday 6 November 2019
Taiwan IC supply chain cautious about China 5G incentive
China has recently offered to allow Taiwan-based firms to join the country's 5G technology R&D, standards formulation, network construction and product test, but most Taiwanese...
Tuesday 5 November 2019
TSMC, UMC enjoy ramp-up in China fab utilization rates
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics (UMC) have both seen their China-based wafer fab utilization rates pick up recently, driven by growing...
Monday 4 November 2019
TSMC on track for robust growth in 2020, says chairman
Despite the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges facing the global semiconductor industry, TSMC is set to enjoy a substantial revenue increase in 2020, according to company chairman...
Friday 1 November 2019
AI, 5G to trigger chip market growth, says TSMC chairman
The emerging AI and 5G applications will be triggering the next phase of growth in the global semiconductor market, according to TSMC chairman Mark Liu.
Wednesday 30 October 2019
MediaTek outlook for 5G smartphone market draws attention
With TSMC expressing optimism about 5G smartphone shipments next year, market observers are closely watching MediaTek, speculating whether it will give a more upbeat outlook than...
Tuesday 29 October 2019
TSMC and Globalfoundries end legal disputes through patent cross-licensing
TSMC and Globalfoundries (GF) have announced they are dismissing all litigation between them as well as those that involve any of their customers. The companies said they have agreed...