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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.
Monday 30 August 2021
Highlights of the day: Notebook prices set to rise in end market
Rising production costs are heaping pressure on device prices in the end market. Notebook prices are expected to rise...
Monday 30 August 2021
EMS firm Qisda sees challenges facing supply chain
While IC shortages are unlikely to ease in the short term, the electronics supply chain is also encountering challenges arising from more climate disasters and severe weather conditions,...
Monday 30 August 2021
Altek maintains positive outlook for 2H21
With its ability to develop algorithms and independent chips, Altek has actively shifted its operating structure from digital cameras to smart cars, AI chips, and high-end medical...
Monday 30 August 2021
Southeast Asia roundup: Chip shortage worsens as COVID hits Vietnam, Malaysia
The resurging COVID outbreak in Southeast Asia is having major impact on the worldwide supply chain.
Monday 30 August 2021
Taiwan chip vendors to gain influence in 2022 with major advantages
Taiwan chip vendors including MediaTek will continue to play an influential role in the global high-tech sectors in 2022 with major advantages including strong IC design prowess,...
Monday 30 August 2021
NAND flash controller prices to rise in 4Q21
NAND flash device controller chip prices are under increasingly upward pressure, as foundries are set to initiate further price hikes for mature process technologies later this year...
Monday 30 August 2021
NATEA and TTA SV to hold pitchoff event on September 9-10
North American Taiwanese Engineering Association (NATEA) and Taiwan Tech Arena Silicon Valley (TTA SV), a startup ecosystem-building program sponsored by the Ministry of Science and...
Friday 27 August 2021
Highlights of the day: Fabless IC designers under price hike pressure
Foundry houses have been raising their service quotes, but fabless IC designers are finding it more and more difficult...