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Monday 3 July 2023
Quantum Foundry selects Veeco MBE systems for quantum computing applications
Veeco Instruments recently announced that the company has received an order for multiple GEN20 molecular-beam epitaxy (MBE) systems from Denmark-based Quantum Foundry Copenhagen....
Friday 30 June 2023
AI in chip design: Where does Cadence stand?
The global AI market is expanding at a rapid and unprecedented pace, transforming the semiconductor industry at the same time. As the demand for high-performance chips increases with...
Thursday 29 June 2023
China firms shifting focus to AI edge devices
Concerns that the US may impose further restrictions on AI chip exports to China have prompted Chinese companies to shift their focus to AI edge devices, according to sources at Taiwan-based...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Chinese EDA players push for mixed-signal chip design simulation breakthrough
China-based EDA leader Empyrean Technology and Shanghai UniVista Industrial Software Group have jointly announced their collaboration to build a digital-analog mixed design and simulation...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
TSMC in talks with potential 2nm customers, say sources
Despite the fact that unit wafer prices for TSMC's 2nm gate-all-around (GAA) process will approach US$25,000, the foundry is already in discussions with potential customers about...
Monday 26 June 2023
European Chips Act yet to entice Samsung
Upon implementation of the European Chips Act, TSMC and Intel are enticed to make substantial investments in Europe, whereas Samsung Electronics maintains a wait-and-see attitude...
Monday 26 June 2023
Oppo chip design failure casts shade over Chinese brand firms' chip pursuit
Oppo's IC design team, Zeku, abruptly ceased operations, shocking the semiconductor industry. There are rumors that, with the exception of Oppo's top executives, the Zeku team did...
Monday 19 June 2023
Intel plans assembly and test facility in Poland
Intel has chosen a location near Wrocaw, Poland, for a new semiconductor assembly and testing facility, according to the company. This facility will help the company satisfy a crucial...
Friday 16 June 2023
IC design houses see orders for Chromebook pick up
After a year-long decline, the first half of 2023 ushered in a more pronounced rebound in Chromebook sales, and the associated IC demand is gaining recovery momentum, according to...
Friday 16 June 2023
IC design houses to see PC replacement drive related chip demand
The IC design industry is preparing for a potential replacement surge of personal computers in 2024, according to industry sources.
Thursday 15 June 2023
IC design houses uncertain about 3Q23 outlook
Many IC design firms have already seen their customers place orders in advance and are on track to report brisk sales results for the second quarter of 2023. However, the fabless...
Tuesday 13 June 2023
M&A trend grips Chinese chip design sectors
In the past two years there have been approximately 10,000 IC design companies in China that went out of business. Despite still having over 170,000 companies in operation, the current...
Tuesday 13 June 2023
IC design houses conservative about placing orders
Despite some progress in inventory correction, IC design firms continue to be cautious about placing orders with foundries, as demand in the end market remains weak, according to...
Monday 12 June 2023
Alchip reiterates close collaboration with US clients
Taiwan-based Alchip Technologies, dedicated to supplying ASICs, has reiterated its close collaboration with significant North American clients, which will become evident in the third...
Monday 12 June 2023
MediaTek to see 2Q23 revenue meet guidance
Market observers predict that MediaTek's second-quarter revenue will fall within its guidance range of NT$91.8 billion (US$3 billion) to NT$99.5 billion, based on the company's combined...