ASE sourcing more aQFN leadframes for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 SoCs
ASE Technology has landed big orders from Qualcomm and MediaTek for processing their Wi-Fi-Fi SoCs with its unique aQFN (advanced quad flat no-lead) technology, and is actively seeking additional supply of related packaging materials including leadfr.....»»
Samsung reportedly may drop Exynos SoCs for new flagship handsets
Samsung Electronics reportedly will stop using its own Exynos mobile SoCs for next-generation flagship smartphone model Galaxy S23, and instead will adopt Qualcomm's new-generation Snapdragon flagship mobile AP, apparently looking to bolster its smar.....»»
Taiwan IC design houses brace for Samsung inventory correction
Samsung Electronics has started slowing down its pace of chip and component orders particularly TV-related display driver ICs (DDI) and SoCs, impacting its supply chains in which Novatek Microelectronics, MediaTek, and other Taiwan-based IC design ho.....»»
Xiaomi may renew mobile SoC development via new IC design JV
Chinese handset vendor Xiaomi recently has deepened its in-house chip development by investing in a new semiconductor company, sparking market speculation that Xiaomi may renew development of its own mobile SoCs, according to industry sources......»»
CarLotz shutters 11 stores as it realigns for profitability
The used-vehicle consignment company, in announcing the move this week, blamed vehicle sourcing snafus and said it needed to preserve cash......»»
DDR3 demand to boom for next-gen Wi-Fi SoCs
High-density DDR3 DRAM demand is poised to boom for Wi-Fi 6/6E and 7 chip solutions, according to industry sources......»»
IC packaging materials demand remains strong
Demand for BT substrates, aQFN leadframes and other IC packaging materials continues ramping up, thanks to robust demand for network chips and devices, according to industry sources......»»
Panasonic planning massive North America EV battery buildup
In ramping up regional output to meet booming demand for EVs, Panasonic also aims to increase localized sourcing of battery materials, targeting a 50 percent local procure rate......»»
DDI suppliers to place more orders with 12-inch foundries
Display driver IC suppliers have made slight adjustments in their wafer sourcing strategies between the end of 2022 and 2023 by placing more orders with 12-inch foundries, according to industry sources......»»
How to express yourself if you want others to cooperate with you
Collective action is often the key to creating dramatic social or environmental changes, be it reducing pollution and waste, diminishing overfishing by sourcing alternatives, or getting more scientists to openly share their data with others......»»
ServiceNow introduces Procurement Service Management to improve procurement processes
ServiceNow introduced its new Procurement Service Management (PSM) solution to help transform procurement across the enterprise and speed up delivery times for simpler sourcing tasks through digitization and self-service. Procurement modernization is.....»»
Onfido Real Identity Platform enhancements optimize user experience for organizations
Onfido announced the expansion of its Real Identity Platform, improving fraud accuracy by 54% and fully automated performance by 12x. The platform simplifies identity for everyone. Now customers can reduce the complexity of sourcing and managing mult.....»»
IC packaging materials lifted by car, industrial needs
The growths of automotive and industrial applications have boosted demand for IC packaging materials such as leadframes, according to industry sources......»»
Mahindra & Mahindra open for more partnerships to speed up EV development
In order to speed up the development of electric vehicles (EV), Mahindra & Mahindra is changing tack and is open to sourcing more EV components from suppliers, while the company expects more competitors to eat into its dominating market share in the.....»»
Nvidia takes first step toward open source Linux GPU drivers
Both Intel and AMD have maintained mostly open source Linux drivers for years. Enlarge / The RTX 3080 Ti. (credit: Sam Machkovech) After years of hinting, Nvidia announced yesterday that it would be open-sourcing part of its L.....»»
IC inspection labs start fulfilling orders for Wi-Fi 7 SoCs
A leading chipmaker has kicked off its next-generation Wi-Fi SoC inspection and is expected to launch related module products as early as the fourth quarter of 2022, according to sources from IC inspection labs......»»
ASE sourcing more aQFN leadframes for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 SoCs
ASE Technology has landed big orders from Qualcomm and MediaTek for processing their Wi-Fi-Fi SoCs with its unique aQFN (advanced quad flat no-lead) technology, and is actively seeking additional supply of related packaging materials including leadfr.....»»
Jih Lin revenue ratio for automotive leadframes to exceed 50% by 2023
Taiwan-based leadframe maker Jih Lin Technology expects sales of its car-use offerings to grow steadily for a revenue contribution ratio of over 50% by 2023 thanks to strong demand for customized automotive leadframes from international IDMs, accordi.....»»
IC inspection labs see growing demand for Wi-Fi 7, 5G mmWave chips
As leading chipmakers including Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom and Intel are keenly developing Wi-Fi 7 core chips and 5G mmWave mobile SoCs, Taiwan's IC inspection and certification labs are poised to benefit greatly by offering related services needed.....»»
ITE Tech eyeing HMI controllers, e-paper DDIs as main growth drivers for 2022
Taiwan's controller IC vendor ITE Tech is optimistic that its human-machine interface (HMI) control SoCs, e-paper display driver ICs (DDI) and industrial MCUs will serve as main growth drivers for its 2022 sales, while continuing stable shipments of.....»»
IC packaging leadframe, substrate prices to rise in 2Q22
Suppliers of IC packaging materials including leadframes and substrates are poised to raise their prices in the second quarter to reflect rising raw materials costs, despite a slight slip in capacity utilization rates at OSATs, according to sources f.....»»