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Monday 8 July 2024
Samsung establishes HBM development team as first major change under new DS division head
Under the guidance of newly appointed head Young Hyun-Jun, Samsung Electronics' Semiconductor and Device Solutions (DS) division is reportedly enhancing its competitiveness in high-bandwidth...
Monday 8 July 2024
Taiwanese PA chip makers see strong demand from China and US
As the smartphone industry enters its peak shipment season in the second half of 2024, major brands are launching new devices. Taiwan's power amplifier (PA) chip supply chains, including...
Monday 8 July 2024
TSMC subsidiary JASM to double hiring for new chip factories in Japan
Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is set to significantly increase its workforce in spring 2025...
Monday 8 July 2024
Japan revises upward semiconductor equipment sales forecast
The Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ) has revised its forecast for fiscal 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025) sales of semiconductor equipment produced by Japan-based...
Monday 8 July 2024
Huawei follows Nvidia's model to develop AI supply chain in China
Since being blacklisted by the US Department of Commerce in 2019, Huawei has not given up efforts to break out of US export control restrictions. A Chinese technology tycoon observed...
Monday 8 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: Qualcomm, MediaTek feel pressure from Huawei comeback, Micron cautions about over-capacity
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 1 – July 5.
Monday 8 July 2024
Samsung plans to adjust automotive chip business to focus on AI chips
To concentrate more on its AI chip business, Samsung Electronics has reportedly decided to adjust the development pace of its "Exynos Auto" automotive chip project, which has been...
Monday 8 July 2024
Mixed 618 results in China cloud forecast for Taiwan IC design houses
The recent 618 sales event saw mixed results across different product categories. While smartphones and displays experienced growth, sales of PCs and TVs did not meet expectations.
Friday 5 July 2024
Japan, South Korea race to develop GCS for next-gen chip packaging amid Intel push
Glass core substrates (GCS) are poised to play a crucial role in next-generation advanced chip packaging. In response, Japanese and South Korean semiconductor supply chain players...
Friday 5 July 2024
SK Hynix converts part of M10 production lines to produce HBM products
SK Hynix is reportedly converting part of its production line at its Icheon semiconductor plant in South Korea to manufacture high bandwidth memory (HBM) in response to rapidly increasing...
Friday 5 July 2024
Sunwoda targets 2026 for mass production of cost-effective all-solid-state batteries
Sunwoda, a prominent Chinese battery company, has made significant progress in developing all-solid-state batteries. The company aims to reduce the cost of polymer-based all-solid-state...
Friday 5 July 2024
China still relies heavily on Nvidia AI chips despite Huawei's best efforts
As the technological competition between China and the US intensifies, AI chips have become a crucial resource. The US government's export ban on Nvidia's high-end AI chips has prompted...
Friday 5 July 2024
Samsung expected to achieve 14-fold surge in operating income amid memory business recovery
Samsung Electronics is poised to report impressive results for the second quarter of 2024, driven by a recovery in the semiconductor industry. The company's operating profit surpassed...
Friday 5 July 2024
Samsung pivots to AI chip development amid major semiconductor division reorganization and talent acquisition drive
Samsung Electronics is reportedly shifting its focus from automotive chip development to AI chips amid plans for significant business reorganization. This strategic pivot comes as...
Friday 5 July 2024
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundry to engage in SiC and GaN business
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundries are accelerating their investments in next-gen power semiconductors. Facing fierce competition from established global manufacturers and Chinese...
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