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Wednesday 28 June 2023
Chinese AI chiplet startup sees LLM moving to the edge
China-based startup Yuanli Semiconductor (temporary translation) has introduced the concept of AI Chiplets, aiming to reconstruct AI chips and target the edge inference market.
Wednesday 28 June 2023
South Korea launches Semiconductor Ecosystem Fund to bolster chip value chain
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced the formation of the Semiconductor Ecosystem Fund, valued at KRW300 billion (US$229 million), to enhance...
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Japan scales up semiconductor supply chain to boost competitiveness
While holding leading techniques, Japan-based semiconductor companies operate on a smaller scale than overseas competitors. The Japanese government is trying to expand the size of...
Wednesday 28 June 2023
US to consider additional sanctions on AI chip exports to China

With the rise of generative AI applications like ChatGPT and AI's increasing importance, the US is considering additional sanctions on exports...

Wednesday 28 June 2023
Solar firm URE pursues growth through new business deployment
United Renewable Energy (URE), pursing growth opportunities from businesses beyond its core production of solar cells and modules, is considering entering the third-generation semiconductor...
Wednesday 28 June 2023
China Mobile releases two self-developed RISC-V communications chips
China Mobile recently released the world's first LTE-Cat.1 chip with pure self-developed RISC-V architecture, as well as its first pure self-developed mass-production cellular IoT...
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Polarizer prices to stay flat in 3Q23
Polarizer prices will likely remain in a standstill in the third quarter of this year despite recent rallies in panel prices and a 20% hike for glass substrates by Corning starting...
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Large-size DDI sales to rise through 4Q23
Shipments of large-size display driver ICs have been stable since the first quarter of 2023, driven by growing demand for TV applications, and the bullish trend will likely continue...
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Advanced packaging supply falling short of demand
The production of AI server chips necessitates not only advanced process fabrication but also the packaging used for high-end HPC processors; however, the supply of advanced packaging...
Wednesday 28 June 2023
PCB maker Chin Poon prioritizes expansion in Thailand
Chin-Poon Industrial is concentrating its expansion efforts in Thailand, reiterating its commitment to PCBs for the automotive industry and other niche markets, such as low-Earth...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
China invested US$290.8 billion in semiconductor projects between 2021-2022
Chinese semiconductor industry research firm JW Consulting recently released a report covering 742 investment projects in 25 Chinese provinces and regions implemented 2021-2022, and...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Will Infineon enter SiC crystal growth segment?
Infineon is reportedly considering expanding SiC device production in the US. The industry wonders if the company will start growing SiC crystals by itself. Sources said Infineon,...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Chinese EDA players push for mixed-signal chip design simulation breakthrough
China-based EDA leader Empyrean Technology and Shanghai UniVista Industrial Software Group have jointly announced their collaboration to build a digital-analog mixed design and simulation...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
In conversation with SEMI CEO: charting India's course to semiconductor independence
India's foray into the semiconductor sector continues to command attention, although several ambiguities remain for observers that need to be addressed. Following a series of predictions...
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Taiwan PMIC specialists step up deployments in fan motor driver IC segment
Many Taiwan-based power management IC (PMIC) specialists have stepped up their efforts to develop fan motor driver ICs to cash in on the increasing demand from the AI server sector...