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Friday 22 November 2024
IC design firms bullish on 2025, but 1Q25 outlook remains uncertain
A consensus has emerged among IC design companies during recent earnings calls, with all players expressing positive evaluations for their 2025 outlook. Growth momentum is widely...
Thursday 21 November 2024
IC design houses see Chinese government subsidies stimulate demand
Chinese government subsidies successfully drove electronics sales during Single's Day shopping events, according to sources at IC design houses. However, concerns have emerged that...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Malaysia chip talent gap widens despite investment and training efforts
Malaysia's semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant talent drain despite substantial investments and training initiatives. The sector faces particular challenges in retaining...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Competition in automotive chips intensifies as Taiwan-based companies target mid-to-high-end market
In recent years, Taiwan-based IC design companies have massively entered the automotive chip sector, seeking growth opportunities beyond consumer electronics. The automotive chip...
Monday 18 November 2024
India roundup: India to generate 1 million jobs in semiconductor industry
India is estimated to require 1 million jobs in the semiconductor industry. India-based electronics manufacturers will likely benefit from President-Elect Donald Trump's return to...
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...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
China subsidy programs boost short lead-time orders for home appliance chips
According to sources at IC design houses, China's subsidies aimed at boosting replacement demand have managed to generate short lead-time orders for household appliance application...
Monday 11 November 2024
India-based Tessolve acquires German IC design house
Tessolve, an India-based semiconductor engineering firm owned by Hero, the world's largest two-wheeler brand, has acquired German-based IC design house Dream Chip Technologies. This...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Can Samsung, Intel rise above challenges? Different strategies for IDM, pure foundry models
The third quarter financial results for both Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and Intel are set to be released on October 31, 2024. The outcome likely hinges on how well their management...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Taiwan IC design houses to present market overview, visibility at investor meetings
Major Taiwan-based IC design companies, such as MediaTek, Realtek, and Parade, are slated to have quarterly investor meetings this week to discuss their market view and visibility,...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
China's 7nm smart driving chips gear up for production: SiEngine, Huixi eyes 2025-26 rollout
Several Chinese IC design houses are gearing up for volume production for smart driving applications in 2025 and 2026.
Monday 21 October 2024
Cache becomes key to breaking mobile SoC performance bottlenecks
Various companies are attempting more innovations in chip design for 2024. An observer in the integrated circuit (IC) design industry noted that while Apple and the Android camp have...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Himax and Elan capitalize on rising demand for AI PC touchscreens
Even though a true AI PC sales boom has yet to materialize, both supply chain firms and end-user brands are already innovating in terms of AI PC functions and designs. For Taiwanese...
Monday 14 October 2024
Hycon merger with SiS to boost revenue and gross margin in 2025
Microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturer Hycon Technology will officially merge with IC design house Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) on January 1, 2025. With the support of wafer...
Monday 14 October 2024
Malaysia's IC design industry faces talent shortages and competition in pursuit of growth
Malaysia's local assembly and testing industry has evolved into a mature ecosystem that extends beyond Penang. However, the country is experiencing growing concerns about upgrading...