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Tuesday 22 October 2024
Philippines chip industry wants help from Taiwan's TSMC
The Philippines is trying to enlist Taiwanese chip giants in an effort to expand in semiconductors, a bid to catch up with its neighbors who are emerging as significant suppliers...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Inside PSMC's failed deal with SBI: Chairman Frank Huang reveals strategic risks and Japan's tough policies
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) chairman Frank Huang responded on October 21 to accusations from SBI Holdings chairman Yoshitaka Kitao that the Powerchip Group...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Japan's semiconductor firms intensify efforts on GaN expansion amid growing demand for EV and AI
As global semiconductor firms invest in compound semiconductors, Japan-based companies are stepping up their efforts on gallium nitride (GaN) to expand its applications beyond electric...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Bright future ahead: advanced packaging takes center stage as traditional OSAT providers pivots
AI-driven demand has propelled TSMC's revenue growth in the latter half of 2024. As advanced packaging margins approach those of chip manufacturing, traditional OSAT providers face...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Intel, Japan's AIST invest US$700 million in advanced semiconductor hub
Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is teaming up with Intel to build a cutting-edge semiconductor research hub, backed by a JPY 100 billion...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
AMD targets Nvidia with HBM-powered AI accelerator as Samsung's HBM business eyes revival
Samsung Electronics' high-bandwidth memory (HBM) division, which has been struggling to regain competitiveness, is now glimpsing a potential revival. With AMD's latest AI accelerator...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Qualcomm CEO: AI is not about killer apps; enhancing overall user experience is key
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2024 kicked off in Hawaii, where new products are expected to be unveiled, including flagship mobile system-on-chips (SoCs) and automotive computing platforms...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
SK Hynix CEO visits Europe to forge partnerships in AI memory and automotive
Recently, SK Hynix CEO Noh-Jung Kwak traveled to Europe, where he is expected to meet with IMEC executives including CEO Luc Van den Hove. He will also engage with several European...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite debuts with second-gen Oryon CPU at the core
At the Snapdragon Summit 2024, held from October 21 to 23 in Maui, Hawaii, Qualcomm officially introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite, marking a significant shift in naming conventions...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Intel seeks foundry alliance with Samsung to challenge TSMC's market dominance
Intel has reportedly approached senior executives at Samsung Electronics with a proposal to form a "foundry alliance" against the market-dominating TSMC. This move comes in the wake...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Nvidia reportedly to co-develop custom chip tailored for India with Indian partners
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit India later this week, where the GPU and AI chip design company reportedly plans to co-develop a chip, capitalizing on the country's abundant...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
China's first 3nm SoC by Xiaomi marks a seven-year gap since its last launch, likely manufactured by TSMC
Xiaomi's self-developed 3nm chip has begun taping out, marking the first 3nm mobile SoC launched by a Chinese company, with TSMC anticipated as the manufacturer. However, neither...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
SiC prices plunge as Chinese capacity soars, reshaping semiconductor landscape
Silicon carbide (SiC) once thrived amid substrate shortages. However, 2024 saw a significant shift where Chinese manufacturers dramatically ramp up production, resulting in a collapse...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
The real picture of SiC substrate oversupply according to Latentek
The silicon carbide (SiC) substrate market appears to be oversupplied, but it takes more than just comparing production capacity and actual demand to understand the real picture,...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
PCB makers await auto, LEO satellite demand amid consumer electronics slump
Although AI has become a major highlight for consumer electronics vendors in 2024 after more than two years of sluggish market performance, actual sales numbers have yet to reflect...