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Monday 22 March 2021
MCU makers poised to see significant growths in March and 2Q21
Taiwan-based MCU suppliers are likely to see their revenues increase significantly in March and second-quarter 2021 thanks to capacity support from wafer foundry houses and IC backend...
Wednesday 17 March 2021
Taiwan MCU firms to see revenue growth starting March
With seasonality boosting end-market demand, Taiwan-based MCU and other consumer IC suppliers are poised to see revenues increase starting March, according to industry sources.
Monday 8 March 2021
Holtek to raise MCU prices by 15%
Holtek Semiconductor is poised to hike quotes for all its MCU lineups by about 15%, with the new prices to be effective starting April 1, according to company president Gordon Gau...
Wednesday 3 March 2021
IC design houses passing on rising production costs to clients
Rising foundry and backend quotes are prompting IC design houses to make efforts to pass on higher production costs to customers, according to industry sources in Taiwan.
Wednesday 24 February 2021
Holtek upbeat about 2021 and beyond
MCU specialist Holtek Semiconductor is optimistic about its sales and profits in 2021 and beyond, as the company has seen its order visibility extend into 2022, according to company...
Thursday 18 February 2021
Packaging quotes for MCU and other consumer ICs set to rise
Packaging specialists, such as Greatek Electronics, plan to raise their quotes for MCU and other consumer IC products in the second quarter to reflect their tight capacities, according...
Tuesday 9 February 2021
Tight IC backend service capacity to ease after Lunar New Year holiday
Taiwan-based IC suppliers expect the current tight capacity at IC backend service firms to ease right after the Lunar New Year holidays, benefiting their business developments from...
Friday 5 February 2021
Top-10 IC growth categories to enjoy 2021
Each of the top-10 growing IC product categories tracked by IC Insights is expected to see a double-digit increase in sales, but only the top-five segments are forecast to grow faster...
Thursday 4 February 2021
MCU designers hike prices
MCU design houses Holtek Semiconductor and Sonix Technology will hike quotes by 10-15%, and fellow companies Elan Microelectronics, Hycon Technology, Sunplus Technology, Nyquest Technology...
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Taiwan MCU firms poised to hike prices
Taiwan-based MCU specialists, including Holtek Semiconductor, are expected to initiate price increases to reflect rising manufacturing costs, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 8 December 2020
Renesas seeking support from Taiwan OSAT for auto components
Japan-based IDM Renesas Electronics has been aggressively seeking support from its backend partners in Taiwan for next year to meet increasing demand for automotive MCUs and power...
Tuesday 8 December 2020
Car vendors see production disrupted by IC shortages
Automotive OEMs, as well as first-tier suppliers, have seen their production disrupted by shortages of MCUs and other related ICs, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 21 October 2020
MCU demand outlook optimistic
Holtek Semiconductor has enjoyed strong demand for healthcare applications this year, according to Gordon Gau, president for the MCU supplier. Gau also expressed optimism about the...
Thursday 8 October 2020
Sonix poised to see record revenue in 4Q20
IC design house Sonix Technology is expected to post record-high revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020, thanks to strong demand for video conferencing, according to industry sourc...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Nuvoton completes takeover of Panasonic semiconductor biz
Nuvoton Technology has announced the acquisition of Panasonic's semiconductor business, including 100% of Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions (PSCS), equipment and inventories of Panasonic...