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Friday 20 December 2024
Nvidia fends off rising tide of ASIC challengers in AI chip arena
Nvidia faces growing competition from ASIC chip developers, as Broadcom, Google, and AWS advance their development efforts in AI chips, according to industry sources.
Friday 20 December 2024
SK Hynix lands US$458 million CHIPS Act grant
The US Department of Commerce has awarded SK Hynix a grant of up to US$458 million under the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act), supporting the company's efforts to strengthen the...
Friday 20 December 2024
As ASIC players hunt Nvidia, TSMC reaps the benefits
Broadcom's stellar performance and outlook have energized the ASIC market, prompting numerous companies to enter the AI chip arena. The industry sentiment has shifted from overwhelming...
Friday 20 December 2024
China's chip equipment market faces triple threats: oversupply, sanctions, and structural shifts
The Chinese semiconductor industry faces a significant market correction as wafer fabs prepare for a downturn in 2025 amid oversupply concerns, causing substantial impacts across...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Rapidus begins installation of EUV equipment, aiming for multiple units
Rapidus, a Japanese company targeting the mass production of 2nm chips, has announced the delivery of Japan's first extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine, the NXE:3800E, which...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Chin Poon expects flat 2025 amid potential US gasoline vehicle demand rebound
Automotive PCB manufacturer Chin Poon is maintaining a cautious outlook for 2025, projecting flat market conditions amid the global automotive market slowdown and client pessimism...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Strict regulations stifle Taiwan's solar power growth, threatening semiconductor sector
Stringent regulations and restrictive land use policies have severely limited Taiwan's solar power development, failing to meet the semiconductor industry's growing demand for green...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Airoha targets AI-powered Bluetooth audio growth in 2025
At a Bluetooth audio technology seminar on December 18, 2024, Airoha discussed current trends and provided perspectives on market development and competition. The company emphasized...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Rapidus advances 2nm chip production with AI transport system
Rapidus shared progress on its 2-nanometer (nm) chip production preparations at SEMICON Japan 2024, highlighting its innovative AI-enabled overhead transport system. The company remains...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Micron sees data center-driven record sales, but guidance disappoints
Micron Technology reported record fiscal first-quarter revenue driven by data center SSD sales, which now represent over half of total revenue. While HBM shipments doubled quarter...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Denso invests in Onsemi to strengthen automotive chip supply stability
Japan-based Denso announced a strategic collaboration with Onsemi, aimed at advancing semiconductor technology vital for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Micron is optimistic about HBM demand and AI growth despite market challenges
After revealing the latest financial results, Micron held an earnings call, discussing the recovery paces across markets. The company is optimistic about the demand for HBM as it...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Kioxia develops OCTRAM and new memory tech to reduce NAND reliance
Japanese NAND flash manufacturer Kioxia has announced plans to produce three additional types of memory, targeting next-generation products driven by artificial intelligence (AI)...
Thursday 19 December 2024
2nm race heats up: Japan enters as Samsung, Intel scramble against TSMC
The competition for advanced logic processes at the 2-nanometer level will enter its production phase in 2025. Following their absence in the 5nm and 3nm generations, both Intel and...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Amkor progresses with US$1.6 billion Vietnam factory, workforce cut anticipated
US-based IC backend house Amkor Technology is advancing its US$1.6 billion factory in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. However, it expects much fewer employees to be required for the facility inaugurated...