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Tuesday 31 May 2022
Chipmakers see no cutback in orders for datacenters
TSMC and other chipmakers have seen no cutback in orders for datacenter applications, despite market concerns raised recently about Meta Platforms' and Google's potential capex cuts,...
Monday 30 May 2022
PA, DDI backend houses see stable shipments for Apple devices
Despite uncertainties in chip demand for handsets, TV and other consumer electronics devices, Taiwan's backend suppliers including ASE Technologies, Chipbond Technology and III-V...
Monday 30 May 2022
Europe, US firms keen to headhunt Taiwan IC design talent
IC design talent poaching in Taiwan has changed drastically, with US and European firms replacing Chinese ones as major rivals in headhunting, according to industry sources.
Friday 27 May 2022
Intel foundry status and expansion plan
DIGITIMES Research believes Intel investing in advanced process technologies and restarting the foundry services business are strategies that are able to complement each other.
Friday 27 May 2022
Protectionism may become obstacle to India's semiconductor dream
Amid India's drive to develop localized semiconductor supply chains, the protectionism mindset may become the biggest obstacle to its semiconductor strategy.
Friday 27 May 2022
Why Taiwan's success in semiconductors is not helping its quantum computer tech research
The year 2022 looks poised to become a breakthrough year for quantum computer hardware. But Taiwan, where half of the world's chips are manufactured, is ironically lagging far behind...
Friday 27 May 2022
Maxscend to commercialize production of SAW filters
China-based Maxscend Microelectronics, dedicated to supplying RF frontend chips such as RF switches and low-noise amplifiers, is set to kick off trial production of SAW (surface acoustic...
Friday 27 May 2022
Korean chipmakers urge government support to foster and keep talent
A talent shortage is challenging South Korea's chipmaking industry. Chipmakers including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have urged the country's new government to pay attention...
Friday 27 May 2022
NXP to strengthen R&D to support India's chip-making plans
Many global semiconductor companies have welcomed the Indian government's latest initiative to promote local semiconductor manufacturing. With its range of incentives, the plan offers...
Friday 27 May 2022
China security surveillance market boom buoys SmartSens
The expanding security surveillance market in China continues to boost the shipments of CMOS image sensor (CIS) chips from Chinese CIS startup SmartSens Technology, which has entered...
Friday 27 May 2022
Semiconductor, EV battery startups highlighted at Computex 2022
Computex 2022 has spotlighted 18 startup teams with innovations about semiconductor, electric vehicle (EV) and other areas. The teams are expected to attract a total of NT$1 billion...
Friday 27 May 2022
AR/VR headsets to usher in opportunities for 3D, SWIR sensor suppliers
AR/VR headset could be a tipping point for 3D-sensor-related optical components and sensor technology, driving new opportunities for 3D sensor suppliers in the augmented reality (AR)...
Friday 27 May 2022
Vivo intros MediaTek-powered Vivo X80 in Taiwan
Vivo has introduced its new flagship smartphone, the Vivo X80, in the Taiwan market, targeting the high-end segment with a price tag of NT$27,990 (US$952).
Friday 27 May 2022
Qualcomm, MediaTek cut back 5G smartphone chip orders for 2H22
Qualcomm and MediaTek have both scaled back 5G smartphone chip orders with their manufacturing partners for the second half of 2022, according to industry sources.
Thursday 26 May 2022
Infineon unveils WLC1115 transmitter controller IC for wireless charging at 2022 Computex
Infineon Technologies has unveiled WLC1115, its latest 15W power transmitter controller IC for wireless charging, at Computex 2022, according to Infineon Taiwan.