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Wednesday 12 February 2025
MCU market shows signs of revival as Holtek predicts strong 1Q25
Holtek Semiconductor expects robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, driven by broad increases in microcontroller (MCU) demand and the company's expanded target markets.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
PMIC supplier GMT pessimistic about market prospects
Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT), a supplier of power management ICs (PMIC), has maintained its generally cautious view for 2025, as well as its assessment of demand for AI PCs.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Despite global disruptions, TSMC and Nvidia bolster Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain
In late 2024, Nvidia's Blackwell AI GPUs encountered supply chain disruptions, including design setbacks, production bottlenecks at TSMC, and cooling system constraints, delaying...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
MediaTek, Realtek see 2025 network chip boom as Wi-Fi 7 gains traction
MediaTek and Realtek, two of Taiwan's top IC design firms, are bullish on network chips, citing strong momentum heading into 2025. Even in the first quarter, advance orders are emerging...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
AI drives mobile brands to carve out competition, Taiwan's market share heats up in 2025
In 2024, Taiwan's smartphone shipments are projected to surpass 5 million units, driven by the expanding influence of generative AI technologies. Despite the challenges of inflation,...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
SMIC eyes automotive sector growth to counter rising competition and pressures in China's chip market
In its latest earnings call, China's leading pure-play foundry, SMIC, acknowledged an increase in domestic competition, resulting in a growing supply even as demand begins to recover...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Nvidia supercharges MediaTek's AI ambitions amid rising ASIC battle
The emergence of generative AI (GenAI) has triggered a surge in AI server demand, leading to severe Nvidia GPU shortages. The resulting profit windfall far exceeds that of the previous...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Coretronic revenue falls 20% in January amid weak shipment forecast for February
Coretronic Corporation reported consolidated revenue of NT$2.856 billion(US$88.53 million) for January 2025, representing a 22% decline from NT$3.675 billion in December 2024 and...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
CWE enjoys robust demand for advanced packaging with order visibility until 2026
Chang Wah Electromaterials (CWE), a leading Taiwan-based semiconductor materials distributor, is witnessing a buoyant period driven by strong demand for advanced packaging. This demand...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
SK Hynix, Samsung see exports of multi-chip packages fall in January 2025
South Korean memory maker SK Hynix saw its exports of multi-chip packages (MCP) fall by nearly 30% sequentially in January 2025. At the same time, some analysts believe that after...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
VSO Electronics eyes growth in 2025 driven by server cables amid shifting production strategies
VSO Electronics, a leading developer and manufacturer of connection cables, projects strong growth in 2025, driven by expanding opportunities in server and data storage markets, despite...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China's 2025 auto battle: subsidies, price wars, and foreign retreats
Shortly after taking office, US President Donald Trump took an aggressive stance against electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power, while the European Union (EU) and automakers remain...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Plustek revolutionizes automation at CES 2025 with codeless ID data parsing and dynamic file renaming
Plustek delivered an impactful presence at CES 2025, captivating audiences over four inspiring days with groundbreaking advancements and solutions tailored to tackle the pressing...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Sumco to end silicon wafer production at Miyazaki plant by 2026
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has announced plans to cease silicon wafer production at its Miyazaki plant in Japan by the end of 2026, as part of its strategy to improve...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Top 4 global smartphone trends shaping 2025
The global smartphone market is set to expand, with demand projected to exceed 1.2 billion units in 2024 and grow further by 2% to 4% in 2025, fueled by the rising shipment of affordable...