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Wednesday 25 December 2024
SK Hynix prepares for mass production of 16-layer HBM3E amid intensifying competition
As competition in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market escalates, SK Hynix is on track to begin mass production of its 16-layer HBM3E products as planned. The significance of this...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Sony Semiconductor doubles image sensor shipments to 20 billion, builds new facility in Kumamoto
A report by Nikkei Asia reveals that Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing, operating mainly from four factories in Kyushu, Japan, has shipped over 20 billion image sensors. To...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Qualcomm's legal win could reshape Arm licensing landscape
Following Qualcomm's recent victory in its patent dispute with Arm, industry analysts are examining the broader implications for semiconductor licensing practices. The US jury verdict,...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Taiwan govt US$900 million budget cut threatens tech subsidies and water infrastructure
The recently approved amendment to Taiwan's Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures has resulted in a NT$375.3 billion (approx. US$11.8 billion) annual...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Samsung, TSMC diverge on panel materials for advanced packaging
Samsung Electronics and TSMC are advancing in next-gen fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP), but their strategies differ. Samsung is sticking with plastic, leveraging its experience...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
FCCL firm Taiflex expects 2025 growth from advanced packaging materials
Flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL) maker Taiflex Scientific expects to gain growth momentum from new product lines in 2025 though the consumer electronics market will only see mild...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
US$5.2 billion subsidy finalized: Samsung's and SK Hynix's plans and concerns in the US
The US government has recently finalized the subsidy amounts for SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics (Samsung), with the two major South Korean companies receiving US$458 million and...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Mars Semiconductor eyes 2025 recovery, with focus on x86 project
Faced with challenging market conditions, system-on-chip (SoC) and private Wi-Fi (pWi-Fi) specialist Mars Semiconductor is streamlining operational expenses to maintain profitability,...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Synopsys strengthens Vietnam presence with fourth office in Hanoi
Synopsys, the leading electronic design automation company in the US, has launched its fourth office in Vietnam, located in Hanoi. The company already operates two offices in Ho Chi...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Chinese MCU makers pivot to AI chips for growth
Chinese microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturers are ramping up their presence in the edge AI sector, following the trajectory of global leaders in AI MCU development.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
US targets mature Chinese chips with Section 301 probe over dumping concerns
Having previously focused on advanced chips for AI, the US government is now targeting mature process semiconductors amid fears of Chinese dumping that could undermine American suppliers...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Geopolitical threats expand to mature wafer fabs as US launches Section 301 investigation against China
The Biden-Harris Administration has imposed export controls and technology restrictions on China's advanced chip sector from 2022 to 2024. Recently, the US announced the initiation...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
India RISC-V startup secures US$8 million, plans mass-producing first MCU by 2025
Mindgrove Technologies, an India-based IC design house, has secured US$8 million in funding, positioning the startup to commercialize its RISC-V products amid the Indian government's...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
TEL targets 40% AI equipment revenue amid waning China demand
Tokyo Electron (TEL) aims to increase its revenue share from AI-related semiconductor equipment to approximately 40% by the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from the current 30%...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Xiaomi announces Turbo 4 featuring Dimensity 8400
MediaTek held a Dimensity product launch event in Beijing, China, on the 23rd, with Xiaomi executives attending as partners and Vivo and Oppo showing support through videos. Xiaomi's...