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Friday 29 December 2023
MediaTek's All Big Core to dominate flagship mobile SoCs, as on-device GenAI takes hold
As smartphone brands and mobile SoC makers turn their attention to on-device generative AI, Chinese smartphone brands have been either teaming up with large language model (LLM) suppliers...
Friday 29 December 2023
Nvidia begins selling special version of RTX 4090 for China
Nvidia has introduced a slightly less powerful variant of its top-tier graphics product tailored for video gamers in China. This move follows stricter regulations the US government...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Global tablet shipments rise 10% in 3Q23; Apple's iPads command over 40% share in 4Q23, says DIGITIMES Research
Global tablet shipments went up nearly 10% from a quarter ago to reach around 31 million units in the third quarter of 2023, thanks partly to robust seasonal demand, according to...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Japanese companies establish automotive advanced SoC R&D centers for self-driving chips
Toyota has initiated a new organization focusing on the R&D of car semiconductors. Members will likely include multiple Japan-based leading automakers and semiconductor companies...
Thursday 28 December 2023
TSMC and Rapidus fabs fuel semiconductor talent shortage in Japan
In response to the establishment of semiconductor facilities by major manufacturers in Japan, including TSMC's wafer plant in Kumamoto and Rapidus's new facility in Hokkaido, the...
Thursday 28 December 2023
AI chip rivalry heats up: Micron and Intel challenge Samsung, SK Hynix and Nvidia dominance

As the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market gains momentum, major players are strategically exploring new avenues to capitalize on the growing opportunities. Companies...

Thursday 28 December 2023
Free-space optics indispensable as Taiwan's satellite development gains a military dimension
With photonic integrated circuits, above all silicon photonics, seeing a wave of industry hype owing to their vast potential in the datacom and telecom applications, relevant suppliers...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Automotive CIS inventory replenishments picking up
Market sources indicated that inventory replenishments for automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) have been accelerating, with demand prospects bullish for 2024.
Thursday 28 December 2023
IC packaging material distributors expect brisk orders in 2024
As a result of the high demand for advanced packaging materials in 2024, IC packaging material distributors such as Chang Wah Technology (CWTC), Niching Industrial, Topco Scientific,...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Taiwan IC design houses to target diverse AI applications at CES 2024
As semiconductor companies gear up for CES 2024, Taiwanese IC design companies of all sizes, including major companies such as MediaTek, Realtek Semiconductor, and Himax Technologies,...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 4Q 2023
Taiwan's foundry industry thrives on advanced chip shipments and expects up to US$90 billion in revenues in 2024 despite a 1Q24 dip.
Thursday 28 December 2023
HiSilicon regaining smartphone AP market share
Huawei subsidiary HiSilicon has regained market share by supplying its Kirin chips for Huawei's midrange and high-end smartphones, according to market observers.
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Nvidia reportedly gives SK Hynix and Micron significant advance payments to secure HBM supply
It is reported that Nvidia has paid hundreds of millions of dollars in advance to SK Hynix and Micron to ensure a stable supply of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). Recently, Samsung Electronics...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
ASML's latest High-NA EUV machines present procurement dilemma for chipmakers
With Samsung Foundry, TSMC, and Intel entering mass production of 3nm GAA, 3nm FinFET, and Intel 4 processes in 2022-2023, the three major semiconductor makers are gearing up to develop...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
AI tech patents: semiconductor equipment giants dominate, South Korean firms trail
As the global semiconductor equipment industry races to boost production efficiency, the infusion of AI into its processes has become the new norm. Yet, a rising worry within South...