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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...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Mature process fab capacity stays oversupplied; VIS sees price war ease but pressure remains
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) reports that while price competition has diminished, market competition pressure persists due to continued mature process fabrication capacity...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
CHPT posts double-digit revenue increases in October
Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT), a developer of IC test interface solutions, experienced double-digit revenue growth on both an annual and sequential basis in October 2024 as...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
SK Hynix prioritizes HBM, scales back CIS and foundry operations
SK Hynix is reducing its CIS and wafer foundry operations to prioritize high-margin HBM and AI memory products. It is also expanding into emerging technologies, including Compute...
Monday 21 October 2024
Winbond Electronics eyes AI memory boom amid HBM demand surge
The AI surge is fueling unprecedented demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), prompting Winbond Electronics to focus on tailored AI memory solutions for end applications. The company...
Monday 7 October 2024
Avnet to elevate Chinese chips onto global stage
With the rise of Chinese chip manufacturers in recent years, local customer development and technical support have become key factors in their globalization efforts. Hua Dong, president...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Global automotive semiconductor demand shows regional disparities
The automotive supply chain has been divided into two camps in recent years: the West, encompassing Europe and the US, and China. While near-term demand projections remain uncertain,...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Peripheral chips to experience fast growth in 2025 due to AI server demand
Business opportunities for peripheral chips can only advance further when AI servers become more popularized. The industry believes that the first wave of growth may occur in 2025.
Monday 30 September 2024
Global advanced IC substrate market set to surge to US$31.54 billion by 2029
The global advanced IC substrate market is poised for significant growth, according to recent industry reports. Global Information, Inc. (GII) projects the market to reach US$18.11...
Friday 27 September 2024
Unisoc secures CNY4 billion to drive chip innovation and global presence, backed by Pudong Venture Capital
Unisoc, a leading Chinese chip design company, has secured CNY4 billion (US$548 million) in equity financing, primarily through state-backed platforms including Pudong Venture Capital,...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Vietnam unveils semiconductor policy for 2050
Vietnam has unveiled its semiconductor roadmap for 2025-2050, aiming to establish three fabs, 20 integrated circuit (IC) backend houses, and 300 IC design houses as part of its goal...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Applied Materials aims to grow chip clusters in India with partners
India's approval of one wafer fab and four integrated circuit (IC) backend projects has prompted semiconductor equipment providers from the US and Japan to expand their operations...