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Monday 11 November 2024
Huawei chip controversy puts Taiwan's tech controls under scrutiny
The recent election of Donald Trump and JD Vance has raised questions about potential shifts in US technology sanctions. A critical security concern emerged when TSMC chips were discovered...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Kyocera faces challenges in entering AI chip supply chain amid organic packaging substrate slump
Japan's component manufacturer Kyocera Corporation is experiencing a downturn in its semiconductor organic packaging materials business. Current demand has not met previous forecasts,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Datang files lawsuit against Unisoc in China
Datang has initiated legal proceedings against Unisoc, seeking damages of CNY680.5 million (approx. US$95.8 million) over the latter's alleged failure to honor a payment agreement...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
NXP forecasts lower 4Q24 results due to falling auto chip demand and macro issues
NXP Semiconductors anticipates that its revenue and profit performance for the fourth quarter of 2024 will be below market expectations, with an estimated range of US$3 billion to...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Trump teases shutting down CHIPS Act: what does it mean?
With the US presidential election on the horizon, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have drawn attention for their stances on Taiwan's semiconductor industry. Interest...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
AutoSys cuts into supply chain of US, Japan auto makers
Taiwan-based AutoSys, which specializes in algorithms for automotive 360-degree surround image detection and ADAS sensing system fusion, has penetrated the supply chains of the US...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
MA-tek to open Hokkaido lab early to meet 2nm chip demand
MA-tek will launch its new lab in Hokkaido, Japan by the end of this year, well ahead of schedule, to meet increasing demand for inspection and analysis services supporting 2nm chip...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
AUO pivots to silicon photonics over FOPLP race
AUO has said they are focusing on silicon photonics opportunities while holding onto its cautious approach panel-level fan-out packaging (FOPLP), a notable divergence from its rivals...
Monday 4 November 2024
Astera Labs joins UALink alliance for US$5 billion market
Astera Labs, a manufacturer of high-speed transmission interface chips, has announced the debut of a new switch chip series and the official joining of the UALink alliance. The company...
Monday 4 November 2024
Parade sees strong 1Q25, with USB4 retimer chips driving growth
High-speed transmission chip maker Parade Technologies has stated that its USB4 retimer chips, primarily targeting PC and notebook applications, will remain the principal growth driver...
Friday 1 November 2024
AI boosts optical communication: FICG chairman describes demand as "overwhelming"
FIC Global (FICG) chairman Leo Chien highlighted the soaring demand for optical communication modules driven by AI. To meet growing demand, FICG plans to establish a new plant in...
Thursday 31 October 2024
Microsoft reports strong cloud-driven results, aggressively acquiring Blackwell chips to stay ahead
Microsoft reported robust financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with revenue reaching US$65.59 billion, primarily driven by its cloud business. Azure demonstrated...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
TSMC reportedly halts supply to two suspected Huawei proxies, challenges from China’s intermediary networks persist
According to informed sources, TSMC has suspended supplies to at least two chip developers due to suspicions that these companies are attempting to circumvent the US government's...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Trump and Vance sing a different tune on Taiwan chips ahead of US election
As the US presidential election approaches, Republican candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance have expressed markedly different views on Taiwan's semiconductor industry,...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
OpenAI, Broadcom working to develop AI inference chip
OpenAI is working with Broadcom Inc. to develop a new artificial intelligence chip specifically focused on running AI models after they've been trained, according to two people familiar...