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Tuesday 10 December 2024
YMTC denies backdoor listing rumors amid rising industry scrutiny
China-based Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) has dismissed speculation of a "backdoor listing," issuing a rare public statement on December 9, 2024, to refute rumors connecting...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Taiwanese PA makers eye LEO product potential for smartphones
Smartphone shipments underperformed in the second half of 2024, particularly with Android momentum in China slowing compared with the first half of the year. As a result, Taiwanese...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Samsung reportedly explores discrete LPDDR for future iPhones amid rising AI demands
Samsung Electronics is exploring the development of discrete package low-power DRAM (LPDDR) for Apple's iPhones to meet the tech giant's evolving requirements, though Samsung has...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Apple 5G modem unlikely to match competition until 2026
It is highly likely that the iPhone SE 4, set to be launched in early 2025, will come with Apple's in-house developed 5G modem. Still, sources from the upstream supply chain believe...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Japanese intervention reportedly keeps China's CXMT off US entity list
Japan reportedly played a crucial role in keeping Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) off the recently updated US Entity List, according to sources from China's...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
China launches antitrust investigation into Nvidia amid escalating US-China chip tensions
Amid heightened US-China chip tensions, Chinese regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, alleging that the US chip giant has violated the terms of its 2020...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Polytronics achieves record revenue in 3Q24, plans to enter semiconductor market in 2025
Taiwan-based protective component manufacturer Polytronics reported a record high in revenue and gross margin for the third quarter of 2024, driven by increased demand for components...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Assessments suggest Taiwan drone supply chain may lag 3-5 years behind China
Taiwan's emerging drone sector shows promise but faces hurdles in catching up with China's established industry. Recent events demonstrate Taiwan's commitment to growing its drone...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Market recovery remains uncertain despite automotive and industrial chip potential
Major semiconductor manufacturers are maintaining their long-term optimistic outlook on automotive and industrial control chips, driven by continuing technological innovation. However,...
Monday 9 December 2024
TSMC founder Morris Chang comments on leadership choices in light of Intel's challenges
The second volume of TSMC founder Morris Chang's autobiography was released on November 29, with an official book launch event held on December 9. In his book, Chang elaborates on...
Monday 9 December 2024
AI servers and satellite demand drive Taiwan's PCB industry back to growth
Taiwan's PCB industry is experiencing a resurgence due to the rising demand for AI servers and low-Earth orbit satellites. This growth is primarily centered around rigid and flexible...
Monday 9 December 2024
SK Hynix restructures organization, appoints new CDO to strengthen AI memory leadership
SK Hynix has announced a major organizational restructuring and executive appointments, highlighted by the creation of a new chief development officer (CDO) position to oversee DRAM...
Monday 9 December 2024
With three consecutive litigation wins against Samsung, who is Netlist?
The US court has ruled that Samsung Electronics (Samsung) must pay US$118 million to American semiconductor company Netlist in a patent infringement lawsuit. This ruling has not only...
Monday 9 December 2024
Taiwan electronics industry sees silver lining in Trump 2.0
The Taiwan Electronic Equipment Industry Association (TEEIA) released its 2025 white paper on December 6, 2024, outlining strategic recommendations for the government as Taiwan's...
Monday 9 December 2024
Huawei adds specialized CIS to enhance color accuracy in Mate 70, says DIGITIMES Research
Huawei's Mate 70 smartphone utilizes a specialized CIS from Spectricity to improve color accuracy, especially for its RYYB sensor. While this solution enhances color reproduction,...