MediaTek has teamed up with Intel to bring 5G experiences to next-generation PCs with successful development and certification of its 5G modem data card. And the Taiwanese IC designer reportedly is also working with AMD initially focusing on the development of custom Wi-Fi 6 ASIC chips. Meanwhile, the growing stary-at-home economy is shoring up demand for IT devices, such as notebooks. IC distributors belive the stay-at-home economy will continue throguh the end of 2020. And tight supply of LCD applications for IT devices is sending prices up, with order visibility extending to fourth-quarter 2020, according to AUO's chairman.
MediaTek reportedly to partner with AMD in communication chip solutions: MediaTek, which will provide its 5G modem chips for Intel-powered PCs, is also likely to partner with AMD for chip solutions, according to industry sources.
IC distributors optimistic about demand arising from stay-at-home economy: IC distributors expect stable demand for notebooks, tablets, datacenter and game consoles through the end of 2020, thanks to the rise of stay-at-home economy.
Panel prices going up along with tight supply, says AUO chairman: The supply of LCD panels is getting increasingly tight, with most panel makers likely to see their order visibility extend to the fourth quarter of 2020, according Paul Peng, chairman of AU Optronics (AUO).
