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Thursday 18 April 2024
Micron poised to get over $6 billion in chips grants in announcement next week
Micron Technology Inc., the largest US maker of computer-memory chips, is poised to get $6.1 billion in grants from the Commerce Department to help pay for domestic factory projects,...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Despite terrible initial reviews for Ai Pin, IC design sector still optimistic about prospects of HMI innovation
The initial reviews for the Ai Pin have not been favorable, with many highlighting the device's hardware flaws and impracticality.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Why did SMIC divest from China's leading OSAT?
Brite Semiconductor, in which SMIC is the second largest shareholder, officially debuted on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with its stock soaring, leading to the gradual recovery...
Thursday 18 April 2024
TSMC expects 6% revenue growth in 2Q24
TSMC expects to post revenues of between US$19.6 billion and US$20.4 billion in the second quarter of 2024, representing a 6% sequential growth and a 27.6% year-over-year increase...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Topco chairman says current quartz component orders face long lead time
Topco Scientific Company (TSC) chairman J.W. Kuo, who is also Taiwan's Economic Minister-designate, said at the opening ceremony of the company's new quartz plant in Putzu, Chiayi...
Thursday 18 April 2024
GenAI-capable smartphone shipments to quadruple
According to a recent Counterpoint Research report, the share of GenAI smartphones in overall smartphone shipments would reach 11% by 2024 and 43% by 2027, passing 550 million units...
Thursday 18 April 2024
India considers Nvidia GPU purchase to boost local AI ecosystem under IndiaAI Mission
After introducing the INR100 billion (US$1.2 billion) IndiaAI Mission, the Indian government is reportedly considering procuring Nvidia GPUs to help grow the local AI ecosystem.
Thursday 18 April 2024
ASML enters transition year with declining performance across the board
ASML recorded a declining performance in the first quarter of 2024 and expects a better performance in the second half of the year. ASML saw strong sales from memory manufacturers...
Thursday 18 April 2024
US to become 2nm GAA process battleground for Intel, Samsung, and TSMC
The three major players in advanced chip manufacturing have secured CHIPS Act subsidies by promising to increase investments in fabrication facilities within the United States. With...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Taiwan IC design firms seek overseas talent
The shortage of IC design talent continues to be a problem, leading Taiwan-based IC design firms to look into government and academic resources to hire overseas talent, focusing on...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Server PCB specialist ACCL optimistic about 2Q24
Allied Circuit (ACCL) is optimistic about its prospects for the second quarter of 2024, pointing to a rise in server market order visibility from 4-6 to 8 weeks. Customers' pulling...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Automotive IDM competition intensifies
Leading automotive IDMs are facing increasing competition, with STMicroelectronics (ST) trailing closely behind second-placed NXP Semiconductors, according to TechInsights.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Chinese EDA company attracts investment from Big Fund
China's National Semiconductor Industry Investment Fund (aka the Big Fund) has provided financial support to NineCube, a Chinese electronic design automation (EDA) company established...
Thursday 18 April 2024
IC backend firms to embrace strong 2H24
ASE Technology Holding (ASEH) and other Taiwan-based IC backend houses are gearing up for a prosperous second half of 2024, stepping up their capacity expansion pace, according to...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Taiwan moves to boost its global standing with chip diplomacy
Taiwan has been ramping up international cooperation deals with countries like Canada and France in recent months as it parlays its role as the world's chip kingpin to boost its global...