Chipmakers gearing up for DDR5 output ramp-up
Samsung Electronics and other major DRAM chip vendors are looking to scale up substantially their output for DDR5 memory next year, according to sources at memory module makers......»»
Tougher conditions for US CHIPS Act may discourage Taiwan, Korea chipmakers from investing
The details of the US CHIPS and Science Act (also known as the CHIPS Act) subsidies, which aims to rebuild the country's local semiconductor supply chain, have been released, but it revealed numerous limits and constraints. The strictness may impact.....»»
Foundries experience order cuts from automotive IC design houses
China- and Taiwan-based foundries have experienced cutbacks in automotive IC orders from not only their domestic fabless chipmakers but also customers in the US and Japan during the second quarter of 2023, according to industry sources......»»
GM and Samsung SDI to invest $3 billion in U.S. battery plant
The plant, targeted to begin output in 2026, will have an annual production capacity of 30 gigawatt hours, Samsung SDI said in a regulatory filing......»»
GM, Samsung SDI to build $3B EV battery plant in U.S.
The plant, which is targeted to begin output in 2026, will have an annual production capacity of 30 gigawatt hours, Samsung SDI said in a regulatory filing......»»
The data that trains AI is under the spotlight — and even I’m weirded out | The AI Beat
Why do I feel so weird that my creative output has been vacuumed into AI datasets, when so much of my life is already up for grabs? Why do I feel so weird that my creative output has been vacuumed into AI datasets, when so much of my life is alre.....»»
ASML"s lack of orders in 2H24 reveals economic doubts as chipmakers ponder delaying or canceling orders
Lithography equipment giant ASML recently announced its financial report for the first quarter of 2023. At this stage, it still met the market's expectations with a solid performance. However, when asked by investment analysts during its earnings cal.....»»
Tesla raises capex for 2023, ushers in EV production and price war
Tesla plans to scale up its capital expenditure in 2023 to ramp up production and product launch following its CEO Elon Musk's stated intention to continue the EV price war, pitting itself against BYD, the largest NEV brand by volume, in rising compe.....»»
Anker’s new PowerCore 5K power bank is its most affordable MagSafe battery yet [Deal]
Anker today is starting off the workweek by launching the to its stable of MagSafe chargers. The new PowerCore 5K arrives with the usual 7.5W output we’ve come to expect, as well as a 5,000mAh battery and MagSafe charging tech that’s ready for.....»»
Apple"s Mixed-Reality Headset Rumored To Feature Proprietary Charger
It looks like Apple is gearing up to introduce an entirely new type of proprietary charger connector, one designed for its mixed-reality headset. It looks like Apple.....»»
Factory slump hits Taiwan as March industrial output plummets
Taiwan's industrial production plunged in March, weighed down by a manufacturing sector struggling to overcome a slump in global demand......»»
Atomera founder talks about how its patented MST technology benefits chipmakers
Atomera was founded in 2001 by Robert Mears with a vision to develop a platform of materials technologies for use across multiple industries. In response to the slowdown in the advancement of Moore's Law, Atomera developed Mears Silicon Technology (M.....»»
ESG rising as new lucrative market segment for IPC suppliers
With governments and enterprises worldwide all gearing up to improve ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance and pursue net-zero carbon emissions, it is emerging as a new blue ocean market for industrial PC (IPC) suppliers, such as Ad.....»»
Wistron gearing up for digital signage boom
Wistron has put an increased focus on high value-added products like digital signage solutions, and has launched the WiCanvas brand to promote its digital signage product line for applications ranging from public construction to commercial, retail, a.....»»
Samsung focuses output cut effort on DRAM
Samsung Electronics has focused its output reduction efforts on DRAM, while striving to maintain its NAND flash chip output to further enhance its market leadership, according to industry sources......»»
EU advances EUR43 billion plan to make more semiconductors
European Union negotiators agreed on a final version of a EUR43 billion (USD47.2 billion) plan to make Europe a key player in a global race to ramp up the production of semiconductors......»»
Inventory correction for optical network devices drawing to an end in 2Q23
Inventory corrections at datacenters and optical fiber customers are coming to an end in the second quarter of 2023, and replenishment shipments are expected to ramp up significantly in the second half of the year, especially those of mainstream 10Gb.....»»
MediaTek gearing up for deployment in automotive sector to counter rival Qualcomm
This week, MediaTek introduced Dimensity Auto, an automotive chip platform consisting of its existing automotive chips as well as future planned product lines, signaling the company's entry into the car electronics market......»»
Drop in China"s chip, tech output casts shadow on GDP recovery
China's production of key electronics declined so far this year despite a bullish rebound in the overall economy, showing the unevenness of the country's recovery......»»
Taiwan IPC industry output value grows 45% in 2022
The output value of Taiwan's industrial PC (IPC) industry climbed 45.3% year on year to NT$50.1 billion (US$1.64 billion) in 2022, boosted by strong demand for industrial IoT, healthcare, retail, and other digital transformation-related applications,.....»»
Taiwan PC manufacturing industry value hits new high since 2003
The output value of Taiwan's computer manufacturing industry reached NT$321.5 billion (US$10.53 billion) in 2022, a new high since 2003, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)......»»