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Monday 13 January 2020
SMIC likely to snatch HiSilicon chip orders from TSMC
China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) with its 14nm FinFET process manufacturing is likely to obtain orders from HiSilicon, which has been among the major clients...
Friday 10 January 2020
TSMC posts record 2019 revenues
Pure-play foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) saw its revenues grow by a slight 3.7% in 2019, while revenues at fellow companies United Microelectronics (UMC)...
Friday 10 January 2020
China only region to register pure-play foundry market growth in 2019, says IC Insights
With the rise of the fabless IC companies in China over the past 10 years, the demand for foundry services has also risen in the country. According to IC Insights, the China market...
Thursday 9 January 2020
Global 5G mobile chip supply remains constrained
The global supply of 5G mobile chips remains constrained, due to tight 7nm manufacturing process capacities at foundries, according to industry sources.
Thursday 9 January 2020
PCB maker Zhen Ding posts record revenues for 2019
Taiwan's leading PCB maker Zhen Ding Technology saw its revenues climb 1.47% on year to a record high of NT$120.22 billion (US$4 billion) in 2019, with industry sources saying the...
Wednesday 8 January 2020
New-gen PC processors to stimulate demand starting 3Q20
With Intel, AMD and Nvidia set to ship their new-generation processors later this year, industry sources are generally optimistic about PC sales picking up starting the third quart...
Monday 6 January 2020
Good year ahead for pure-play foundries
With silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers recently expressing optimism about its order visibility for the first quarter of 2020, TSMC and other pure-play foundries are also expected...
Friday 3 January 2020
Highlights of the day: TSMC 5nm process on track
TSMC is expected to have another strong year in 2020, driven by demand for its advanced manufacturing processes, including the 5nm...
Friday 3 January 2020
TSMC to post at least 15% revenue growth in 2020
TSMC is forecast to enjoy revenue growth of at least 15% in 2020, driven by robust 7nm chip sales and sales generated from its newer 5nm process node, according to industry sources...
Friday 3 January 2020
TSMC, KYEC reportedly grab orders for automotive AI chips from Intel
Foundry house TSMC and testing house KYEC have both obtained orders for automotive AI chips from Intel, with the orders set to generate revenues starting the second half of 2020,...
Friday 3 January 2020
Memory-centric solutions for next 20 years: Q&A with Macronix chairman Miin Wu
Taiwan-based Macronix International has developed into the world's largest supplier of ROM chips and second biggest maker of NOR flash memory chips after experiencing ups and downs...
Thursday 2 January 2020
TSMC reportedly lands InFO_AiP orders for 5G mmWave iPnones
As US leading chipmakers and system vendors are gearing up to commercialize their mmWave technologies, TSMC reportedly has landed a big order from Apple for processing handset antenna...
Thursday 2 January 2020
TSMC to start 5nm chip production for iPhone in 2Q20, says report
TSMC will remain the sole foundry partner of Apple for the chips for its 2020 iPhone series, and volume production using 5nm EUV process will kick off by the end of second-quarter...
Tuesday 31 December 2019
Taiwan moving to up academic research on quantum materials
As part of its efforts to support further advancement of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has unveiled a new program aimed at stimulating...
Tuesday 31 December 2019
IC testing interfaces suppliers to embrace bright prospects in 1H20
Taiwan-based IC test solutions providers including Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT), Keystone Microtech and WinWay Technology are poised to embrace robust orders from major chipmakers...