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Tuesday 3 December 2024
Denso, Fuji Electric secure METI subsidy for SiC chip mass production
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has announced a subsidy program totaling up to JPY70.5 billion (US$470.34 million) for the SiC power semiconductor production...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Trump 2.0 looms: Indian manufacturing draws chip distributors
Global supply chains have gradually diversified in recent years, with India emerging as a potential replacement for China in the electronics manufacturing sector. As geopolitical...
Monday 2 December 2024
Tesla, BYD ramp up China incentives in end-of-year sales push
Electric car makers including Tesla and BYD have unleashed further discounts and incentives in China in a final push to meet annual sales targets.
Monday 2 December 2024
United, we thrive: Mitsubishi Electric aims to restructure Japan's power semiconductor sector
Mitsubishi Electric President and CEO, Kei Uruma, revealed in a Tokyo interview that the company is pursuing a restructuring initiative within Japan's power semiconductor sector,...
Monday 2 December 2024
Murata cements MLCC market supremacy with focus on AI, smartphones, and wearables
Murata Manufacturing Co. has unveiled a new mid-term business plan focused on boosting market share for its flagship product, Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), in response to...
Monday 2 December 2024
Chipmakers fight for entrance as Huawei ignites satellite mobile communication opportunities
Recently, Huawei's executive director and chairman of the board of directors of the consumer business group (BG), Richard Yu, announced that the new foldable flagship smartphone,...
Monday 2 December 2024
DeepX AI chip achieves up to 90% yield with Samsung's 5nm process
South Korean AI chip startup DeepX is in the final stages of preparation for its first mass-produced chips. Through Samsung Electronics' foundry division, the company has achieved...
Monday 2 December 2024
Samsung slashes photoresist usage in 3D NAND production, impacts supplier
Samsung Electronics has reportedly reduced its use of thick photoresist (PR) in the photolithography process for its latest 3D NAND flash, achieving significant cost savings. This...
Monday 2 December 2024
Weekly news roundup: SMIC leads China's semiconductor rise as memory makers gain ground
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Monday 2 December 2024
US drone maker Skydio faces battery crisis amid China sanctions
The largest US drone maker struggles with supply chain disruption after selling drones to Taiwan's fire departments, with current inventory projected to last until spring 2025.
Monday 2 December 2024
China's domestic chip equipment push threatens South Korean manufacturers
Due to US sanctions, China has been unable to acquire advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and is now shifting its focus toward mature processes. Although this shift has...
Monday 2 December 2024
Kioxia's IPO set to reshape memory industry
Japanese NAND manufacturer Kioxia has secured approval for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, scheduled for December 18. South Korean SK Hynix may acquire...
Monday 2 December 2024
Intel balances US subsidies with renewed China commitment
On November 26, Intel Connection China, hosted in Chengdu, emerged as the company's largest technology ecosystem event to date, featuring participation from major partners including...
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung's semiconductor personnel reform appears unconventional but may still struggle with bureaucracy
Samsung Electronics is undergoing a personnel reform in response to the crisis within its semiconductor business. Notably, the head of Device Solutions (DS), Young-Hyun Jun, will...
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung Foundry's uncertain future: What path should it take?
Amid challenges, Samsung has decided to scale back investments in its foundry business, prioritizing existing production lines to reduce losses and refocusing efforts on regaining...