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Wednesday 25 December 2024
Qualcomm's partial legal win brings industry relief, shifts focus to Arm's next moves
The legal standoff between Qualcomm and Arm reached an interim resolution last week when a US District Court for the District of Delaware jury ruled that Qualcomm's acquisition of...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Global investment plans of Japanese IDMs
Geopolitical tensions prompt Japanese IDMs to gather capacities in Japan's Kyushu and Tohoku regions and prioritize their OSAT capacity expansions in ASEAN countries.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Qualcomm scores key legal win, yet unlikely a total loss for Arm
A Delaware jury has ruled that Qualcomm did not breach its agreement with Arm, allowing the company to retain its Nuvia-based intellectual property designs. This verdict comes at...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Sunnic expands CIS business in India, diversifies into AI services
IC distributor Sunnic Technology & Merchandise is expanding its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business in India while diversifying into service businesses focused on unmanned automation...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Samsung maintains 5% market share in mobile application processors for 3Q24; hope lies in Exynos 2500
While Samsung Electronics has integrated its own Exynos 2400 chip in some models of the Galaxy S24 series, the foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 and Fold6 series are still entirely equipped...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
US scrutiny of China's mature chip sector signals shifts in supply chains
The Biden administration is reportedly ramping up scrutiny of China's mature process chips during its transition period, potentially paving the way for tighter regulatory measures...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Hua Hong names new chair as investment firms gain control
Shanghai Hua Hong Group, a major wafer foundry in China, has made a surprise change of leadership, replacing Su-xin Zhang with Jian Qin as chairman.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
MediaTek launches Dimensity 8400; to debut with Xiaomi's Redmi series
MediaTek has introduced its new Dimensity 8400 SoC series for light flagship smartphones, with Redmi being the first to release a model featuring this processor.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Amid threat of Trump tariffs, Taiwan likely to remain safe
The US trade deficit with Taiwan is projected to grow to US$59 billion in 2024, an increase only ranking behind Mexico and Vietnam. However, although US President-elect Donald Trump...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Innolux charts course into FOPLP amid market headwinds
Amid intense competition from Chinese suppliers and a maturing consumer electronics market, Taiwan-based panel provider Innolux is pursuing transformation through its "More than Panel"...
Monday 23 December 2024
AMD arms itself to challenge Nvidia's push into AI PC market
The PC market, traditionally dominated by x86 processors from Intel and AMD, is now abuzz with rumors about Nvidia's entry into the AI PC processor market. The company is reportedly...
Monday 23 December 2024
Innolux expands semiconductor footprint with FOPLP and silicon photonics
Display panel specialist Innolux is intensifying its push into the semiconductor sector, expanding its focus beyond fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) to include silicon photonics...
Monday 23 December 2024
China chip sector sees 14,000 closures in 2024 amid industry reshuffle
The Chinese chip market faces severe challenges during the semiconductor industry's down cycle, with 14,648 chip companies shutting down in 2024. However, the entrepreneurial spirit...
Monday 23 December 2024
Gree's 6-year chip success: SiC factory launches with 200 million units shipped, fully self-funded
On December 16, Gree Electric Chairwoman Ming-zhu Dong told Sina Finance CEO Qing-xu Deng, "Gree's chips have succeeded. We have achieved everything from independent research and...
Monday 23 December 2024
Nanya to invest NT$6.6bn in DRAM design firm PieceMakers for AI memory solutions
Nanya Technology has greenlit a strategic alliance with DRAM design firm PieceMakers Technology, committing up to NT$6.6 billion (US$1.5 million) in a cash capital increase to secure...