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Thursday 2 September 2021
Chip shortages may defer rollout of upcoming MacBook Pros
The ongoing chip shortages that are in varying degrees may cause the launch of Apple's upcoming miniLED-backlit MacBook Pros to be scheduled in October or even November, instead of...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Taiwan LCD monitors – 2Q 2021
Taiwan's PC monitor shipments did not grow as Digitimes Research anticipated in May and instead they went down nearly 7% sequentially in the second quarter of 2021.
Wednesday 1 September 2021
CCI expects 5G smartphones to drive vapor chamber demand
Overall vapor chamber (VC) demand for handsets has been a disappointment thus far this year, according to Junichi Nagai, chairman for cooling module firm Nidec Chaun-Choung Technology...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Robust HDI PCB demand for high-end applications fueling capacity expansions
HDI PCB demand has been robust for high-end applications, and major makers including Unimicron Technology, Compeq Manufacturing, and Tripod Technology are planning to enforce capacity...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Dialog chip selected for Xilinx adaptive system-on-modules
Dialog Semiconductor has announced its power management ICs are selected for Xilinx's new Kria adaptive system-on-modules (SOMs) targeted for vision AI applications in smart cities...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Taiwan flexible PCB makers expect peak sales in 2H21
Flexible PCB makers including Zhen Ding Technology and Flexium Interconnect expect to see their sales peak for 2021 in the second half, thanks to new orders for flexible antenna modules...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
DDI prices likely to stop rising in 4Q21
Display driver IC (DDI) prices have been rising, buoying suppliers' sales and profitability thus far this year. But prices are likely to stop increasing in the fourth quarter of 2021,...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Fab toolmakers optimistic about demand from TSMC
TSMC's equipment suppliers remain optimistic about demand from the foundry, which has been stepping up its pace of advanced technology development and capacity expansion, according...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Semiconductor shortages continue to vex commercial transportation industry with lead times exceeding 5 months
Industry suppliers from truck and trailer OEMs to commercial telematics providers continue to feel the pain of delayed semiconductor shipments alongside rising growth opportunities...
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Highlights of the day: TSMC seeks to maintain profitability
Having just decided to raise its foundry service quotes starting as early as December, TSMC is now seeking to cut...
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Zhen Ding expects profit growth in 2H21
Zhen Ding Technology is poised to post profit growth in the second half of 2021, thanks to a ramp-up in orders for AI, IoT and automotive device applications, according to the PCB...
Tuesday 31 August 2021
China-based AI speech recognition algorithm companies to develop own chips, says Digitimes Research
AI speech recognition algorithm companies in China are crossing into the development of AI chips to further solidify their foothold in the market. Doing so will give the companies...
Tuesday 31 August 2021
IC design companies concerned about peak season delays
Industry boom and market demand point to a prosperous peak season in the second half of 2021. But Taiwanese IC design companies are concerned that traditional peak season may arrive...
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Synaptics to acquire DSP
Synaptics has announced plans to acquire DSP Group to further accelerate its IoT diversification strategy and strengthen its wireless connectivity portfolio around edge AI.
Tuesday 31 August 2021
TSMC striving to lower costs
TSMC will be in talks with its equipment and materials suppliers about lowering prices for next year by 15%, striving to cut its costs, according to industry sources.