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Friday 9 August 2024
SMIC's profit plummets amid fierce competition in China, despite record utilization rate
China-based pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported a decline in profit despite growing revenue by more than 20% amid intense competition...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Xiaomi-backed AI chipmaker Black Sesame falls in Hong Kong debut as AI frenzy wanes
Shares of artificial intelligence chipmaker Black Sesame International Holding Ltd. tumbled as much as 35% on their debut, dealing a blow to Hong Kong's efforts to lure more technology...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Infineon's US$8 billion plant to boost Malaysian chip ambitions
Malaysia is gaining more heft in the global supply chain as Infineon Technologies AG opens a major semiconductor manufacturing complex in the country, the Southeast Asian nation's...
Thursday 8 August 2024
TSMC to break ground on German plant amid talent crunch
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany, on August 20, 2024.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Advanced packaging market sees rapid growth fueled by AI and global expansion
As AI applications proliferate, global tech giants are ramping up investments in data centers worldwide. While traditional hubs like the US, Europe, Japan, and China remain pivotal,...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Samsung bets big on AI: Groq investment marks third AI startup in quick succession
Samsung Electronics continues its series of strategic investments amidst the surging AI wave.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Silicon Motion launches 6nm EUV PCIe Gen5 client SSD controller
Silicon Motion Technology has announced SM2508, a new PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2.0 client SSD controller series for AI PCs and gaming consoles, with its production ramp scheduled for the fourth...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Issues with Blackwell have yet to deter big tech from investing in Nvidia AI chips
Nvidia has encountered engineering obstacles in developing two next-gen advanced chips, slowing down the product release pace that would expand its leading position in the AI computing...
Thursday 8 August 2024
SEMI Japan urges unified advanced chips packaging standards to ease capacity crunch
SEMI Japan president Masayuki Hamajima recently called for the semiconductor industry to unify packaging technology standards as soon as possible, particularly in the advanced packaging...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Infineon capable of handling short-term SiC market volatility, says company exec
Infineon has a solid basis in SiC production technology capabilities and intends to mitigate potential market oversupply and other market headwinds by capitalizing on its superior...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Global semiconductor sales show strong growth in 2Q24, says SIA
The global semiconductor industry's sales totaled US$149.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024, according to the most recent data compiled by the Semiconductor Industry Association...
Thursday 8 August 2024
TSMC growing supplier base in Taiwan
TSMC has taken targeted measures to boost its support for Taiwan's domestic supply chain, reduce costs, and reduce the risks associated with foreign monopolies. These efforts are...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Parade sees USB 4 Retimer adoption rise with AI PC growth in 2025
High-speed transmission chip maker Parade Technologies expects AI PCs to drive demand during the year-end peak season in the fourth quarter, in addition to order pull-in momentum...
Thursday 8 August 2024
China rushing into chiplet and HBM fab tool development
China-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers have expedited their domestic development efforts, foraying into the chiplet and HBM memory sectors, according to industry sources...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Infineon opens new SiC fab in Malaysia
Infineon Technologies is set to unveil a new silicon carbide (SiC) wafer fab at its plant site in Kulim, Malaysia, which aims to move from 6-inch to 8-inch production in 2025. Malaysia's...