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Friday 20 December 2019
Compound semi suppliers set for capacity ramps to meet risng RF, PA demand
Taiwan-based compound semiconductor suppliers are set to further expand their production capacities as they are poised to embrace robust demand for radio-frequency (RF) and power...
Friday 20 December 2019
Etron to tap Japan AR glasses supply chain with 3D sensor solutions
Etron Technology and its affiliate eYs 3D Microelectronics are likely to tap into Japan's AR glass industry supply chain in 2020 with diverse smart 3D sensing solutions, according...
Friday 20 December 2019
Blockchain to benefit foundry development, says Kyber CEO
Efforts by the blockchain industry will accelerate the development of the existing foundries, according to Thomas Hu, CEO of blockchain technology developer Kyber Capital.
Friday 20 December 2019
Smart manufacturing requires much effort, says ASE COO
ASE Technology Holding COO Tien Wu, commenting on his experience in constructing lights-out factories, has pointed out that in order for such facilities to succeed, it requires clients'...
Friday 20 December 2019
Semiconductor tech to be more important in future 5G and AI applications
While 5G and AI will dominate new emerging tech applications to create cash flows for enterprises in the next decade, relevant semiconductor materials and technologies will not only...
Friday 20 December 2019
CHPT to cease production for satellite PCB
IC testing solution provider Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) has decided to discontinue its production for satellite communication PCBs due to uncertainty in customer orders.
Friday 20 December 2019
Mid-tier 5G phones to be mainstream in China in 2020, says sources
Mid-tier 5G phones priced about CNY4,000 (US$572) are likely to become mainstream products in China's 5G smartphone segment in 2020, according to sources from Taiwan-based IC-design...
Thursday 19 December 2019
Highlights of the day: MediaTek to launch mmWave 5G chip in 2H20
MediaTek is expected to launch its second sub-6 GHz 5G chip next week to enhance its deployments in a segment that is set to be the major focus of the telecom market before the arrival...
Thursday 19 December 2019
Foundries see orders for driver ICs, sensors ramp up
Taiwan- and China-based foundries have seen increases in orders for display driver ICs and sensors for use in 5G smartphones and other devices recently, with 12- and 8-inch fab utilization...
Thursday 19 December 2019
RiTdisplay shifting focus to mini/micro LED
PMOLED panel maker RiTdisplay is currently focusing on developing mini/micro LED display products as sales of its PMOLED devices have been affected by bans of e-cigarettes in a number...
Thursday 19 December 2019
Unimicron, Nan Ya may serve Chinese CPU makers with advanced ABF substrates
While China's homegrown processor makers are gearing up to develop new-generation solutions to serve huge domestic PC replacement demand, Taiwan-based Unimicron Technology and Nan...
Thursday 19 December 2019
Kinwong, Plotech to build new HDI PCB capacities in China
Chinese PCB maker Kinwong Electronic and Taiwan-based peer Plotech Technology have both disclosed plans to set up new production lines for HDI boards in China seeking to cash in on...
Thursday 19 December 2019
Baidu, Samsung team up for AI chips
Baidu and Samsung Electronics have announced jointly that Baidu's first cloud-to-edge AI accelerator, Baidu Kunlun, has completed its development and will be mass-produced early next...
Thursday 19 December 2019
MediaTek to unveil mmWave 5G SoC solutions in 2H20
While planning to unveil its second sub-6 GHz 5G chip on December 25, MediaTek is also eyeing to introduce its first mmWave 5G chip in the second half of 2020, according to sources...
Wednesday 18 December 2019
Rigid-flex boards to stay as mainstream for midrange applications
While SiP substrates are increasingly needed to support function upgrades on wearables, TWS earbuds and other devices, rigid-flex PCBs will firmly stay as mainstream applications...