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Wednesday 25 September 2024
Suppliers seek transformation as Apple chain price wars become the norm
In recent years, Apple suppliers have closely monitored iPhone sales following each launch. However, with the mobile phone market reaching saturation and competition intensifying,...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
JCET expands HBM packaging and testing as China accelerates domestic production
The Biden administration is considering imposing restrictions on the import of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and related equipment into China, fueling growing demand for domestic substitutes...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Kioxia secures US$841 million loan to boost latest NAND production for AI and data centers
Kioxia, a leading player in the NAND flash industry, has secured a loan commitment of JPY120 billion (US$841 million) from major financial institutions. This financing will enable...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
China leverages compute-in-memory technology to overtake HBM in AI chip development
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has created an unprecedented demand for computational power. As the chip industry faces physical limitations in the post-Moore's...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Samsung splits from Naver on AI accelerator project, pursues independent development
Samsung Electronics and Naver previously announced a collaboration to develop artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators for servers. However, recent reports suggest that the two companies...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
AI PC market faces tepid demand, industry pins hopes on future platforms
As artificial intelligence (AI) applications become widespread, products like AI smartphones and AI PCs are emerging in the market. However, supply chain operators indicate that while...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Taiwan IC design houses urged to accelerate migration to advanced nodes
Taiwan's government is urging local IC design houses to speed up their migration to advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes to avoid cut-throat pricing competition from China...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
AMD's next-gen AI GPU to intensify competition in 4Q24
AMD will launch a new generation of MI325X chips utilizing HBM3E in October to enhance its standing in the AI GPU market, aiming to secure orders from AI server clients seeking to...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
BYD and others to challenge Tesla in China's fully electric SUV market
BYD and other Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are launching a range of fully electric SUVs that are intended to take on the Tesla Model Y. Chinese EV brands led by BYD have launched...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Chinese chipmakers gearing up for Huawei's next flagship launch despite hefty cost
Huawei is preparing to launch its latest flagship Mate 70 series, a product bolstered by substantial government support and suppliers, particularly SMIC, who are reportedly sacrificing...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
AMEC senior executives with US citizenship resign, sparking concern
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China (AMEC), a China-based semiconductor equipment supplier, announced the resignation of Senior Vice President Tuqiang Ni and Core Technical...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
AI boom overshadowed by weak consumer IT demand for Samsung and SK Hynix
South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are facing a more cautious outlook for the third quarter of 2024 as demand for AI server chips surges. Recent downgrades...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
China's mature chip dominance looms, Taiwan IC designers urged to prioritize sub-7nm
China is poised to take the lead in the global market for mature semiconductor manufacturing processes as it continues to expand its production capacity. Industry experts warn that...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Garmin's SEA sales continue to soar as smart wearables enter maturity
Smart wearable products have gained significant traction in recent years, with major tech brands actively releasing new devices. Apple, Samsung Electronics, and Google have all launched...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
IPC makers eye strong recovery as global markets rebound, project benefits stretch into 2025
Major industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers like Advantech and DFI are showing signs of stabilization despite a sluggish market. Meanwhile, with the Chinese market bottoming out and renewed...