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Friday 25 August 2017
Xintec loss widens in 1H17
Image sensor packaging specialist Xintec saw its losses widen to NT$609 million (US$20 million) in the first half of 2017, with EPS reaching negative NT$2.25.
Thursday 24 August 2017
ASML opens branch office in Nanjing
ASML has announced the opening of a new branch office in Nanjing, China where its major client TSMC is constructing a new 12-inch wafer plant.
Thursday 24 August 2017
Semiconductor industry capital spending to rise 20% in 2017, says IC Insights
IC Insights has revised its outlook for semiconductor industry capital spending to 20% growth in 2017. Spending for the first half of 2017 was already 48% greater than a year ago,...
Wednesday 23 August 2017
China could enhance its position in post-Moore's Law era, says former TSMC COO
China's semiconductor industry could have a chance of strengthening its position in the post-Moore's Law era, according to Shang-yi Chiang, former executive VP and co-chief operating...
Tuesday 22 August 2017
Qualcomm developing 3D depth sensing technology
Qualcomm is partnering with its ecosystem partners to develop 3D depth sensing technology, which will be applied to Andriod smartphones powered the Snapdragon mobile chips, according...
Monday 21 August 2017
Qualcomm to extend tie-up with TSMC, says executive
Qualcomm has been working with Taiwan's semiconductor firms for years, including an almost 10-year collaboration with TSMC, said Sudeepto Roy, VP of engineering for Qualcomm Technology...
Thursday 17 August 2017
China market: MediaTek to roll out new Helio P series for mid-range smartphones
MediaTek has sent out invitations for a product event to be held in Beijing on August 29, when the company will introduce its new Helio P23 and P30 series designed for mid-range smartphones,...
Wednesday 16 August 2017
ASE output hit by power outage
A sudden massive blackout took place in Taiwan on August 15 which hit Advanced Semiconductor Engineering's (ASE) plants in Kaohsiung. The incident will likely result in losses of...
Wednesday 16 August 2017
HiSilicon among top-5 customers of TSMC
With volume production for its Kirin 970-series chips kicking off, HiSilicon Technologies has become one of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) top-5 customers, according...
Tuesday 15 August 2017
Robust silicon wafer, photoresist demand to boost Topco revenues in 3Q17
IC materials distributor Topco Scientific is expected to report brisk sales results for the third quarter of 2017 thanks to strong demand for silicon wafers and photoresists, according...
Tuesday 15 August 2017
MediaTek under pressure to cut chip prices
With Qualcomm lowering prices for its Snapdragon 450 chips to less than US$10.50, MediaTek is under pressure to cut prices for its upcoming Helio P23 series designed for mid-range...
Monday 14 August 2017
TSMC 12nm FinFET process ready for volume production in 4Q17, says report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will enter volume production of chips built using its 12nm FinFET process in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to a recent Chinese-language...
Thursday 10 August 2017
TSMC July revenues fall to 3-month low
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) saw its July revenues fall to a three-month low of NT$71.61 billion (US$2.36 billion).
Wednesday 9 August 2017
TSMC approves new capex spending for capacity expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has approved the appropriation of around US$3.15 billion, which includes funding for new facilities construction with costs estimated...
Monday 7 August 2017
Global Unichip targeting AI sector
Taiwan-based Global Unichip, an IC design service company partnering with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is looking to expand its business in the artificial intelligence...