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Friday 27 December 2024
GaNrich launches mass production of sapphire-based GaN components, introduces pin-to-pin solution
GaNrich Semiconductor, a compound semiconductor manufacturer, has begun mass production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices on sapphire substrates. The company has also launched...
Friday 27 December 2024
Taiwan firms pivot to high-end security chips amid rising competition
Security chip demand has remained subdued in 2024, falling short of pandemic-era peaks, with customers showing reluctance in inventory replenishment. Industry sources indicate that...
Friday 27 December 2024
China SiC capacity expansions continue despite mounting supply-chain losses
A prominent Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturer has filed for bankruptcy amid intense market competition, yet numerous competitors continue expanding production capacity despite...
Friday 27 December 2024
Huawei still relies on non-Chinese memory makers for high-end smartphones
Despite the fact that Huawei employs mobile processors manufactured by China's SMIC, the company continues to rely on non-Chinese memory manufacturers for its premium smartphones,...
Friday 27 December 2024
Tata Group to create 500,000 manufacturing jobs in EMS and semiconductor foray
In the year-end message to Tata Group employees, chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasized the transformative impact of manufacturing on India's economy, buoyed by global supply chain...
Friday 27 December 2024
South Korean press challenge CXMT's 80% DDR5 yield claims
As global memory manufacturers race to advance DDR5 technology, a dispute has emerged over China's semiconductor capabilities. Zol.com.cn reports that Changxin Memory Technologies...
Friday 27 December 2024
China leads SiC patent surge, but global impact remains limited
The electric vehicle boom has accelerated Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology development, with Chinese firms emerging as significant contributors. A report from French research firm...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan govt warns budget cuts imperil foreign tech R&D subsidies
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) faces a projected budget cut of NT$29.7 billion (US$907.08 million) in 2025 following the Legislative Yuan's passage of amendments to the Act...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Ripples of the 301 probe: China's mature chip makers face expanded restriction abroad, saturation at home
The US government's new Section 301 investigation into China's mature semiconductor manufacturing processes signals potential expansion of trade restrictions, according to industry...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Supply-demand equilibrium expected in NAND market by 2H25
According to Silicon Motion Technology, a specialist in memory device controllers, the NAND flash industry is expected to reach a supply-demand balance or experience a slight shortage...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan foundries well-positioned to counter Chinese pricing pressure in mature nodes
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries have implemented various strategies to counter China's competitive pricing in mature process nodes, according to industry sources.
Thursday 26 December 2024
Intel to spotlight next-gen AI PC innovation at CES 2025
Intel Corporation will deliver insights into next-generation AI PC technology through a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2025.
Thursday 26 December 2024
Japan injects US$638 million into Rapidus chip mass production
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has allocated JPY100 billion (US$638 million) in its fiscal 2025 budget proposal (April 2025 to March 2026) to support domestic...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan firms gearing up for ASIC chip boom
As major cloud service providers (CSP) and cloud AI-related companies launch new projects, Taiwanese IC designers are positioning themselves to benefit. Industry observers expect...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Micron opens third office building in Taichung as Taiwan investment tops US$30 billion
Micron Technology's Taiwan subsidiary officially held an opening ceremony for its third office building in Taichung on December 25, marking a significant milestone in its long-term...