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Monday 20 February 2023
EV Impact: smart cockpit
CES 2023 showed how technology has transformed the future of mobility. Everyone can see automakers and tech firms grow closer. Software-defined vehicles take the center stage. The...
Tuesday 14 February 2023
EV Impact: new entrants
Tesla still holds more than half of the U.S. electric vehicle market, but due to affordable vehicles entering the market, it remains unknown if they will maintain a market share of...
Friday 10 February 2023
EV Impact: on China's carmakers
There are four types of players in EV race: Chinese automakers, traditional car brands, emerging auto companies and big techs. Let's explore the business strategies, market trends,...
Thursday 9 February 2023
MA-tek enjoys nearly 20% revenue surge in January
IC verification lab Materials Analysis Technology (MA-tek) saw its revenue increase nearly 20% from a year earlier to US$362 million (US$12.03 million) in January 2023, thanks to...
Monday 6 February 2023
Taiwan semiconductor industry revenue totaled US$175 bn in 2022
Taiwan-based semiconductor firms had a total revenue of US$175 billion in 2022. With the semiconductor industry accounting for 65% of the added value compared to the total GDP, the...
Wednesday 1 February 2023
UMC, Cadence collaborate on 3D-IC hybrid bonding reference flow
United Microelectronics (UMC) and Cadence Design Systems have jointly announced that the Cadence 3D-IC reference flow has been certified for UMC's chip stacking technologies.
Friday 27 January 2023
miniLED-backlit LCD, OLED in competition for use in automotive displays
Before microLED technology becomes mature for commercial use, miniLED-backlit LCD panels will compete with OLED panels for application to high-end automotive displays.
Thursday 19 January 2023
Opinion: Can Gelsinger's wishful goal be achieved?
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger expressed at the DAVOS Forum on the 17th of this month (January 2023) that he hopes the global chip market will reduce its dependence on Taiwan.
Thursday 19 January 2023
Advancement in semiconductor processes gives storage suppliers strong base for 2023 operations
Despite the global technology headwind, Taiwan's storage sector has been relatively well-off due to targeting high-tech clients like semiconductors. GM of NetApp Taiwan Sean Lin pointed...
Thursday 19 January 2023
What does China's NEV market look like in post-subsidy 2023?
China will see a weak automotive market in January. As the national new energy vehicle (NEV) subsidy program ended last month, experts said sales will likely slow down in 2023, resulting...
Thursday 19 January 2023
IC inspection labs positive about wireless device demand
As the industry upgrades to faster connectivity technologies, such as 5G NR and Wi-Fi 6/6E, IC inspection labs remain optimistic about wireless communication device demand in 2023.
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Intel's Gelsinger vows investment for long-term, but urges funding to show up soon
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said in media interviews at the 2023 World Economic Forum that he expects long-term effects of semiconductor investments galvanized by the US CHIPS Act to...
Wednesday 18 January 2023
TSMC 3nm capacity ramp-up to benefit Gudeng and other equipment makers
TSMC's 3nm process capacity ramp-up will benefit ecosystem partners including Taiwan-based Gudeng Precision Industrial, Kinik and Materials Analysis Technology (MA-tek), which are...
Tuesday 17 January 2023
UMC likely to enjoy 2-3 year advantage over TSMC in fulfilling auto IC orders
Though market cheered for TSMC's decision to produce auto chips in Europe, not many people have noticed that United Microelectronic Corp (UMC) actually has already been supplying...
Monday 16 January 2023
Sparks will fly in electric-car trade war: Lionel Laurent
Will Ferrell's 2021 Super Bowl ad for General Motors Co. makes bleak viewing today. The actor's comic fury at being "out-EV'd" by Norway hit at a truth that was a point of pride for...