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Monday 5 August 2024
Infineon, EPC escalate GaN patent disputes amid possible links to Nvidia
The patent war surrounding gallium nitride (GaN) compound semiconductors continues to escalate. Recently, power component leader Infineon intensified its patent infringement case...
Monday 5 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: CXMT begins mass-producing HBM2; Micron intros new data center SSD
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 29 – August 2.
Monday 5 August 2024
Apple faces tough road ahead in China despite growing revenue
Apple announced stellar results for the second quarter of 2024, with record-high revenue fueled by strong sales of iPads, PCs, and services. However, the company's performance in...
Friday 2 August 2024
Samsung joins funding for AI security startup valued at US$400 million
Protect AI Inc., a security and artificial intelligence startup, has raised US$60 million from investors betting that the intersection of AI and security will be big business.
Friday 2 August 2024
CXMT begins mass producing HBM2: China aims to reclaim AI dominance?
China is attempting to produce High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) in hopes of regaining control over AI, according to South Korean industry insiders.
Friday 2 August 2024
Apple iPhone SE4 to use OLED panels from BOE and LGD
LG Display (LGD) is expected to become the second supplier of OLED panels for Apple's iPhone SE4, slated for release in the first half of 2025. Samsung Display (SDC) will focus primarily...
Friday 2 August 2024
SK Hynix to unveil next-gen AI memory innovations at FMS 2024
SK Hynix is set to showcase its latest advancements in its memory technologies and products at the upcoming Future Memory and Storage (FMS) 2024 event.
Friday 2 August 2024
Apple faces challenges in China, with revenue impacted by strong dollar
Apple's performance in the past quarter was impacted by a strong dollar, with the Chinese market continuing to pose significant challenges. Additionally, the company offered limited...
Friday 2 August 2024
China IDM CR Micro to initiate price increases for power ICs
China Resources Microelectronics (CR Micro) plans to hike pricing for power MOSFET and IGBT chips to reflect its fully utilized fab capacity, according to industry sources.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Shanghai unveils US$13.7 billion capital injection into IC, AI, and biopharma industries
Shanghai has announced the launch of the "Three Leading Industry Parent Funds," targeting integrated circuits (IC), biopharmaceuticals, and AI.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Samsung reportedly reforming bonus system to prevent semiconductor talent outflow
Samsung Electronics has implemented the Overall Performance Incentive (OPI) reward system for over 20 years. In response to employee demands and to retain talent, the company is reportedly...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Supply chain insurance needed to weather geopolitical storms, but who pays the premium?
The US presidential election has injected fresh uncertainty into global supply chains. Taiwan broadband communication equipment maker Sercomm's chairman James Wang warns that companies...
Thursday 1 August 2024
SiC chip prices to fall in China over next 2 years
SiC chip prices in China are expected to fall by as much as 30% in the next two years, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Orbray outlines 2029 IPO plan buoyed by diamond substrate opportunities
Japan-based Orbray plans to go public by 2029, aiming to raise up to JPY 10 billion. The company intends to strengthen production at its Akita factories and targets JPY 40 billion...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Samsung earnings report surges in Q2 revenue and profits amid strong display sales
Samsung Electronics announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting revenue of KRW74.07 trillion (approximately US$53.3 billion) and an operating profit...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research