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Wednesday 21 August 2024
UK urged to rethink semiconductor strategy amid US and China influence
Following the UK general election, attention has shifted to the country's national semiconductor strategy. An upcoming report urges the new government to conduct a comprehensive review...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
AMD's new game in town: US$4.9 billion bet to challenge Nvidia's AI dominance
In a bold move to bolster its position in the fiercely competitive AI and data center markets, AMD has acquired ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion. This strategic acquisition signals AMD's...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
AMD's buyout of ZT Systems opens new doors for Inventec
AMD has announced its acquisition of server hardware firm ZT System (ZT), with...
Monday 19 August 2024
Intel Foundry's push for self-sufficiency could pave way for spin-off and rebranding
Is it time for Intel Foundry (IF) to be spun off as an independent entity? During the 2008-2009 financial crisis, AMD was forced to divest its wafer fabrication division, offloading...
Monday 19 August 2024
Huawei's Ascend 910C: a potential threat to Nvidia's dominance in China's AI chip market
Huawei's new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, is reportedly set for release with performance comparable to the NVIDIA H100 GPU. While the older Ascend 910B did not pose a significant threat...
Monday 19 August 2024
Spain pursues Taiwan partnerships to boost EUR12 billion semiconductor push
With over EUR1 billion earmarked for R&D under Spain's EUR12 billion "PERTE Chip" semiconductor initiative, the country is actively courting international partners like Taiwan...
Friday 16 August 2024
NIO finalizes 5nm automotive chip design; how much it will help remains in question
Chinese automakers are accelerating the localization of automotive chips to avoid being bottlenecked by chip supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign chips.
Thursday 15 August 2024
Nvidia Blackwell GPU delay is manageable, say sources
For the supply chain, a brief delay in volume production for Nvidia's complex Blackwell GPU architecture is understandable and manageable, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Japanese breakthrough in energy-efficient EUV tech could propel advances in the field
Japanese researchers have developed a groundbreaking new technology that could revolutionize the semiconductor industry.
Friday 9 August 2024
What makes Malaysia so attractive to companies like Enovix and Infineon?
Enovix, a next-generation 3D silicon-lithium battery design and manufacturing company founded in 2007, is a global leader in high-performance battery technology. On August 8, it announced...
Friday 9 August 2024
SiS and Hycon merge to drive major product transformation
Taiwan-based IC design firm Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) announced it will acquire MCU manufacturer Hycon Technology through a share swap.
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Vietnam's Hanoi aims for semiconductor hub status bolstered by new law and major investments
In June 2024, Vietnam enacted the Capital Law, prioritizing semiconductor investment in Hanoi and offering various incentives from the city government.
Tuesday 6 August 2024
What's behind Nvidia's delay in launching Blackwell AI platform bulk shipments?
Since late July, there have been numerous speculations in the market that Nvidia's new generation Blackwell series roadmap has been adjusted. Reports suggest that the B100 models...
Monday 5 August 2024
Intel's cost reduction plan only temporary fix amidst disappointing 2Q24
Intel reported a US$1.6 billion net income loss in the second quarter, a significant decline compared with the US$1.48 billion in net income it recorded during the same period in...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Applied Materials is denied US chips grant for US$4 billion Silicon Valley project
Applied Materials Inc. was informed by US officials that it won't be receiving Chips Act money for a long-anticipated research and development center, dealing a critical blow to a...