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Wednesday 11 December 2024
Taiwanese IC distributors evolve into service providers amid market shifts
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are the main driver in the semiconductor market in 2024, as challenges linger in other segments including consumer electronics, PCs, and...
Monday 9 December 2024
India roundup: Indian manufacturing draws chip distributors with looming Trump 2.0
IC distributors are eyeing growing opportunities in India, as foreign and local firms, including Indium, expand their semiconductor investments.
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Ibiden plans 40% output boost for AI server IC substrates in 2025
Japanese IC substrate maker Ibiden is ramping up production capacity in response to rising demand linked to generative AI, with plans centered on renovating its current facilities...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Equipment supplier gives hints at FOPLP development progress among Taiwanese companies
Fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) is a promising semiconductor technology that has been attracting investments from Taiwan's supply chains, including IC foundries, OSATs, panel...
Thursday 21 November 2024
China accelerates chip independence push in face of Trump 2.0
China's semiconductor industry is intensifying its drive toward self-sufficiency through expanded state funding and domestic innovation, particularly as Donald Trump's return to the...
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 19 November 2024
Multinationals moving to Vietnam to establish IC backend operations
Amid escalating US-China tensions, multinational companies are increasingly shifting their semiconductor testing and packaging operations to Vietnam, supported by local companies...
Monday 18 November 2024
China-based LCD giant BOE to enter chipmaking with Beijing wafer fab investment
China-based BOE Technology has decided to invest in a wafer fab in Beijing, marking its first foray into the chipmaking business. This move comes as China is expected to rapidly expand...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Zhen Ding targets 70% revenue from AI applications by 2025, expands across four key sectors
Zhen Ding Technology (ZDT), a leading PCB manufacturer, reported record third-quarter revenue across key sectors, forecasts continued growth in the fourth quarter, and targets significant...
Thursday 14 November 2024
PMIC firm Silergy expects 15% of revenue to come from automotive in 2025
Power management IC (PMIC) specialist Silergy has seen growth in the third quarter of 2024 compared to last year, which chairman Wei Chen attributes to the end of inventory adjustments...
Wednesday 13 November 2024
PMIC firm GMT steps up non-consumer applications developments
Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT), a supplier of power management IC (PMIC), has expanded into non-consumer electronics to avoid competition in mass-market applications.
Tuesday 12 November 2024
VIS experiences power outage at fab
On November 11, specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) encountered a 24-minute power interruption at Fab 3 in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan. The cleanroom was...
Monday 11 November 2024
Himax results exceed expectations, driven by automotive IC revenue and Chinese orders
Himax Technologies exceeded third-quarter 2024 expectations, fueled by strong automotive IC revenue from Chinese orders. Despite a revenue decline and lower gross margin, the company...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwanese IC lead frame provider to expand capacity in Malaysia
Taiwan-based CWTC's board has approved several key resolutions, including the third-quarter 2024 profit distribution plan and a US$20 million cash capital increase for its Malaysian...
Thursday 7 November 2024
China's domestic CPU maker Hexin collapses: A signal of growing challenges for tech startups
China's semiconductor industry faces escalating challenges as operational shutdowns, salary delays, and management disruptions become increasingly common. The recent wave of closures...