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Wednesday 25 December 2024
Is US banning Chinese SiC components to save Wolfspeed?
The US has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's mature manufacturing processes, specifically targeting silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
China's top IDMs face headwinds amid SiC sector uncertainty
China's leading power semiconductor IDMs are making headlines as industry pressures mount: Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics has postponed two major projects, while Beijing Century...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Qualcomm's partial legal win brings industry relief, shifts focus to Arm's next moves
The legal standoff between Qualcomm and Arm reached an interim resolution last week when a US District Court for the District of Delaware jury ruled that Qualcomm's acquisition of...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China advances in mature chip manufacturing amid geopolitical frictions
As US-Sino chip tensions rise, Beijing strengthens its position in mature process chip manufacturing, echoing its earlier solar panel strategy. While the US maintains a lead in advanced...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Global investment plans of Japanese IDMs

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Tuesday 24 December 2024
Hyundai restructures Semiconductor Strategy Group, pivots to in-house autonomous chip strategy
Hyundai Motor Group has reportedly disbanded its Semiconductor Strategy Group (the Group), a key division tasked with driving the company's in-house development of automotive semiconductors...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Qualcomm scores key legal win, yet unlikely a total loss for Arm
A Delaware jury has ruled that Qualcomm did not breach its agreement with Arm, allowing the company to retain its Nuvia-based intellectual property designs. This verdict comes at...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Sunnic expands CIS business in India, diversifies into AI services
IC distributor Sunnic Technology & Merchandise is expanding its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business in India while diversifying into service businesses focused on unmanned automation...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Samsung maintains 5% market share in mobile application processors for 3Q24; hope lies in Exynos 2500
While Samsung Electronics has integrated its own Exynos 2400 chip in some models of the Galaxy S24 series, the foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 and Fold6 series are still entirely equipped...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
US scrutiny of China's mature chip sector signals shifts in supply chains
The Biden administration is reportedly ramping up scrutiny of China's mature process chips during its transition period, potentially paving the way for tighter regulatory measures...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
SK Hynix clinches major HBM deal with Broadcom
As Broadcom strengthens its position in AI chip development through partnerships with industry giants like Apple and Google, the company has now secured a significant high-bandwidth...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Taiwan grapples with unpredictable AI power demands, govt outlined three-pronged strategy
While the semiconductor supply chain has driven Taiwan's recent surge in electricity use, a trend expected to continue, the exact power consumption requirements for AI remain uncertain...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Hua Hong names new chair as investment firms gain control
Shanghai Hua Hong Group, a major wafer foundry in China, has made a surprise change of leadership, replacing Su-xin Zhang with Jian Qin as chairman.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
MediaTek launches Dimensity 8400; to debut with Xiaomi's Redmi series
MediaTek has introduced its new Dimensity 8400 SoC series for light flagship smartphones, with Redmi being the first to release a model featuring this processor.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Amid threat of Trump tariffs, Taiwan likely to remain safe
The US trade deficit with Taiwan is projected to grow to US$59 billion in 2024, an increase only ranking behind Mexico and Vietnam. However, although US President-elect Donald Trump...