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Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan PMIC makers struggle to gain foothold in DDR5 market
Despite making progress in DDR5 power management IC (PMIC) development over the past two years, Taiwanese suppliers have seen limited revenue growth in this sector. This limitation...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Testing house Sigurd breaks ground on US$80.1 million Taiwan facility
Sigurd Microelectronics, an IC testing firm, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Zhudong, northern Taiwan, on November 11. The construction project, which...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Micro LED's massive application potential reaches turning point, says AUO chairman
As AUO (AU Optronics) undergoes a strategic transformation, the company maintains a cautious stance on fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) but shows increased optimism about silicon...
Friday 1 November 2024
Intel secures two design wins for 18A, but 0.4 defect density unfit for mass production
Intel's third-quarter results exceeded expectations amid ongoing cost reduction efforts. Intel secured two design wins from customers and shared its partnerships with AMD and TSMC.
Friday 1 November 2024
China SiC industry faces restructuring; Taiwan firms seek differentiation
With SiC production capacity rising in China, prices have fallen dramatically, potentially leading to a restructuring of China's SiC industry and prompting Taiwan-based players to...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
What is the real meaning of "free" and what is the benefit for companies and users?
In the modern world of business, particularly those now operating in online, digitized environments, the word "free" can have multiple definitions depending on the context in which...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Micron anticipates AI demand boost as EUV-based DRAM enters production in 2025
Micron Technology, which has fully allocated its HBM production capacity for calendar 2025, indicated that demand for AI will increase as it expands from cloud servers to consumer...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
China acts to halt solar price slump, declares low bids illegal
China's solar industry has reached a consensus to curb domestic price wars by setting a price floor for solar modules. China Photovoltaic Industry Association announced a minimum...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Nvidia's GB200 design standard set to intensify supplier competition in cost, quality, and compatibility
As Nvidia shares its finalized GB200 infrastructure design specifications with the industry, suppliers are gearing up for increased competition focused on quality, compatibility,...
Monday 21 October 2024
Taiwan looks abroad to solve its green energy crunch
Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo recently proposed a plan to build power plants in the Philippines and transmit green energy back to Taiwan, aiming to address the growing...
Monday 21 October 2024
Imec builds chiplet ecosystem for smart cars, uniting semiconductor, automotive giants
As the automotive industry advances toward electrification and greater electronic integration, a key challenge is that vehicle chips cannot be upgraded as quickly as those in the...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Taiwan turning to overseas power, but at what cost and risk?
Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo has raised the possibility of establishing renewable energy facilities in the Philippines to address Taiwan's surging energy demands, particularly...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Taiwan sets carbon fee amid economic and environmental balancing act
Taiwan is set to implement its carbon fee at NT$300 per metric ton of CO₂ equivalent starting January 1, 2025, with regulated companies to pay for 2025 emissions by May 2026.
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Apple reins in Chinese suppliers amid quality issues, turning back to Taiwanese manufacturers for reliability
In recent years, the rise of the Chinese supply chain has been putting pressure on Taiwan-based manufacturers due to factors such as cost, customer supply chain strategies, and indigenous...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
High-speed chip makers face hurdles as AI drives data center connectivity
The advancement of generative AI hinges on enhancing the scale and refinement of current AI models, according to recent statements from numerous AI industry leaders. These improvements...