Infineon is leveraging its technological strengths to expand into cutting-edge applications in AI data centers and robotics. The company is currently collaborating with Nvidia to develop power systems for next-generation AI racks, featuring direct current (DC) voltages up to 800V.

Global high-performance transmission cable maker Wonderful Hi Tech offered an optimistic outlook at its investor briefing on November 18, 2025. Despite a slight year-over-year revenue decline in the third quarter of 2025—attributed to the end of pre-stockpiling by clients ahead of tariff changes—company executives said the inventory adjustment is expected to conclude by year-end, setting the stage for a robust start to 2026. With continued growth in AI and low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite markets, the company anticipates 2026 will be a high-growth year.

The surge in AI-driven high-speed computing and data transmission demands has prompted major players to invest heavily in co-packaged optics (CPO) technology. Compound semiconductor firm IntelliEPI announced a share-swap partnership with optical communications company EZconn, drawing renewed market attention.

As generative AI and large language models scale rapidly, the computing race is shifting toward a quieter but decisive battleground: how data is stored, accessed, and utilized. According to Sina and Securities Times, Huawei has launched a global call for solutions through the sixth OlympusMons Awards, which opened on December 26, 2025. With a total prize pool of CNY3 million (US$426,000), the program seeks innovations aimed at overcoming storage and memory bottlenecks in the AI era.

ASIC design service and artificial intelligence (AI) software solution provider Microip announced on December 26, 2025, that its first self-developed near-field communication (NFC) transceiver IC has completed chip testing and verification, achieving a first-time right (FTR) initial test yield of as high as 99%.

The global unmanned vehicle market is booming with explosive growth. This surge has revitalized existing sectors while boosting related supply chains that are now targeting a second growth curve. Key component suppliers, such as those from the communication technology and IC design sector,s are seizing new business opportunities.

Nvidia has reportedly invested US$20 billion to acquire technology licenses from Groq, marking its largest investment to date. The move is drawing significant attention in South Korea as Groq is backed by Samsung Electronics and collaborates with it in the foundry sector.

Set-top box maker Skardin Industrial confirmed that it has recovered a portion of its bad debt from an Argentine client, recognizing approximately NT$110 million (US$3.5 million) in bad-debt reversal gains, which have significantly strengthened operating cash flow. The company plans to continue advancing its transformation strategy, focusing on green energy, internet data centers (IDC), and resilient communications modules as its next growth engines.

According to Nikkei, although electric vehicle (EV) demand has been below expectations, weighing heavily on Rohm Semiconductor's SiC power semiconductor equipment investments, the company has decided to expand applications into the AI server sector. Rohm's annual revenue from server-related fields is only around JPY10 billion (approx. US$64 million), but it has already started supplying new products in collaboration with Nvidia.

Data centers are entering a new phase of infrastructure upgrades in 2026, feeding off generative AI under Nvidia's leadership. While silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) technologies are still in the deployment stage, the optical communications industry is expected to move into commercialization by 2026.

China has released draft rules to regulate human-like artificial intelligence interaction services, marking a significant step toward governing AI companions, virtual personas, and emotionally responsive systems as authorities seek to balance innovation with social stability and user protection.