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Wednesday 20 November 2024
China's chip advances stall as US curbs hit Huawei AI product
Huawei's ambitions to create more powerful chips for AI and smartphones have hit major snags because of US sanctions, stalling a major Chinese effort to match American technology.
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Fierce price war in the PMIC sector begins to ease as inventory stabilizes
Fierce price competition in the power management IC (PMIC) industry, led by companies like Texas Instruments (TI), shows signs of abating. With limited room for further price cuts...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Samsung holds tool-in ceremony for new R&D campus, scheduled to start operation in 2025
According to a press release, on November 18, Samsung Electronics held a tool-in ceremony for its new semiconductor research and development complex (NRD-K) at its Giheung campus,...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
AMD's layoffs: trimming resources or deeper cuts?
Despite recording over US$1 billion in profits during the third quarter of 2023 and thriving in the AI market with double-digit growth, AMD recently announced a 4% workforce reduction,...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Samsung foundry eyes Qualcomm and Nvidia for 2nm and 3nm orders
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is advancing its semiconductor capabilities through the mass production of the Exynos 2600 (tentative name), marking a strategic push for self-sufficiency...
Monday 18 November 2024
Nvidia's Blackwell rack design reportedly faces overheating, potentially delaying shipments
Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell GPUs, already delayed to market, are reportedly facing severe overheating issues in high-capacity server racks, raising concerns over deployment timelin...
Monday 18 November 2024
Moore Threads initiates A-share IPO process with a valuation of approximately CNY25 billion
According to an announcement on the China Securities Regulatory Commission's (CSRC) official website, Chinese GPU manufacturer Moore Threads completed registration with the Beijing...
Monday 18 November 2024
Samsung's bonus cuts spark fear of researcher exodus
Samsung Electronics' recent decision to transfer personnel from its semiconductor research institute to various business units has sparked concerns over a potential talent drain,...
Monday 18 November 2024
Foxconn advances into the AI server market at SC24, showcasing GB200 racks, new HGX products
Foxconn, through its subsidiary FII and Ingrasys, made a strong showing at Supercomputing 2024 (SC24) in Atlanta, the US, demonstrating its latest AI server technology portfolio....
Monday 18 November 2024
Silicon wafer shipments rise in 3Q24, says SEMI
Global silicon wafer shipments showed positive growth in both sequential and annual comparisons for the third quarter of 2024, according to SEMI.
Monday 18 November 2024
AMD hits record server market share in 3Q24 as Intel counters in client PC market
2024 has been a standout year for AMD, fueled by its expansive lineup of EPYC and Ryzen CPUs on the x86 architecture and the introduction of its Zen 5 processors. Mercury Research's...
Friday 15 November 2024
DIGITIMES Tech Forum 2025: Ongoing US-China tension draws attention to overseas transfer plans in the electronics industry
Global supply chains are accelerating their decoupling processes as geopolitical tensions persist, according to DIGITIMES vice president Eric Huang at the recent Tech Forum 2025....
Friday 15 November 2024
Taiwan IC design houses remain optimistic despite trade and war tensions
Taiwan-based IC design houses remain optimistic despite concerns about trade disputes potentially escalating following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. Two of the...
Thursday 14 November 2024
AMD cutting about 4% of workforce to focus resources on AI push
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is shedding about a thousand jobs as part of an effort to refocus on newer markets like artificial intelligence chips.
Thursday 14 November 2024
Taiwan IC design houses pursue growth opportunities in challenging auto sector
Leading integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) have expressed concerns about the automotive semiconductor market outlook for 2025. Despite these challenges, Taiwan-based IC design...