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Thursday 19 September 2024
TSMC solves mass production issues in US; advanced process self-sufficiency may be realized
In early December 2022, Apple CEO Tim Cook and US President Joe Biden attended the groundbreaking ceremony for TSMC's wafer fab in Arizona. During his speech, Cook stated that the...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Japanese semiconductor suppliers expand in India amid Chinese import substitution
At SEMICON India 2024, major Japanese semiconductor suppliers participated, with Tokyo Electron set to expand its presence in India, underscoring the strategy to tap into the growing...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix engage in LPCAMM battle over on-device AI
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix are both preparing to mass-produce the new concept of low-power memory, LPCAMM. Experts anticipate a rapid increase in AI-enabled devices,...
Thursday 19 September 2024
China eyes Southeast Asia as vital gateway for semiconductor expansion
Since early September, Southeast Asia has solidified its position as a key player in the global semiconductor industry. Tower Semiconductor of Israel announced a US$10 billion investment...
Thursday 19 September 2024
PCB firms' August data shows increased demand, except Nan Ya's
Major Taiwan-based PCB and IC substrate companies reported brisk sales performance in August 2024, indicating an increase in demand from generative AI and a ramp-up in orders for...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Winbond secures NOR flash orders from Apple for 3Q24, say sources
Winbond Electronics has grabbed 45nm NOR flash orders from Apple, with shipments kicking off in the third quarter, according to industry sources. The orders may help the Taiwan-based...
Thursday 19 September 2024
IC materials distributors upbeat about AI momentum in 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) injects fresh momentum into the semiconductor supply chain, semiconductor materials distributors such as Topco Scientific, Wahlee Industrial, Chang...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Chinese AI developers strive for collaboration with TSMC
TSMC, with its advanced manufacturing processes, is an indispensable partner not just for US tech firms such as Nvidia, AWS, and Google in their AI chip developments, but also for...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Glass substrate technology gains traction for advanced packaging by 2026
As advanced packaging technologies and large-size integrated substrate solutions become key development areas for technology firms, glass substrate technology has emerged as a focal...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel's strategic transition: can new orders and cost cuts lead to a rebound?
Many still regard Intel as one of the greatest American companies. However, recent struggles have led to a less flattering label: "too big to fail." The critical question now is whether...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
7 key takeaways from SEMICON Taiwan 2024—and how it differs from COMPUTEX
SEMICON Taiwan 2024, held in early September, provided a glimpse into the future of the semiconductor industry, from advanced memory technologies to international partnerships in...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
iPhone 16 series to drive Wi-Fi 7 adoption, benefiting chip makers in 2025
The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 across the iPhone 16 series is expected to be a key driver for the rapid penetration of the wireless technology, with Android flagship smartphones likely to...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Applied Materials aims to grow chip clusters in India with partners
India's approval of one wafer fab and four integrated circuit (IC) backend projects has prompted semiconductor equipment providers from the US and Japan to expand their operations...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
How far is China from 28nm process after domestic lithography breakthrough?
One of the critical focal points in the US-China tech war is the collaborative effort by the US, Japan, and the Netherlands to prevent Chinese semiconductor companies from acquiring...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Taiwan bolsters domestic chip design innovation with two refurbished 12-inch fabs
As the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) enters its second year, the government is ramping up efforts to renovate two state-operated 12-inch semiconductor fabs,...