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......»»
Macronix, Winbond gearing up for new product development and technology transitions
Macronix International and Winbond Electronics have both reduced output in response to the current decline in the memory chip market, but continue to make progress in new product development and technology transitions, according to sources close to t.....»»
HP, Dell to see PC shipments stay flat or increase in 2023
Despite chipmakers being cautious about PC shipment prospects for 2023, industry sources say PC vendors such as Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell are confident their shipments will remain flat or even grow this year......»»
IC substrate maintains double-digit growth in 2023 due to solid server and automotive demand
Compared to other PCB products, IC substrates are still optimistic about maintaining positive growth in 2023. However, the growth margin is expected to be smaller compared to 2022. Its ability to boost the global output value will also be weaker......»»
Server DRAM to account for 37.6% of total bit output in 2023, says TrendForce
Server DRAM memory is expected to account for 37.6% of total industry bit output in 2023, surpassing the mobile DRAM segment's 36.8% share, according to TrendForce......»»
DDI suppliers see orders for automotive ramp up
Display driver IC (DDI) suppliers are seeing an order pull-in momentum from customers in the automotive supply chain, according to industry sources......»»
Memory firms brace for workforce reductions
A number of memory chipmakers and solution suppliers are reorganizing their teams and reallocating resources, with plans to scale down their workforces, according to industry sources......»»
IC designers see clients advance replenishment orders, benefitting foundries
Many major fabless chipmakers including Novatek Microelectronics, Realtek Semiconductor, Aspeed Technology and Nvidia have seen earlier than expected orders from clients, which, in turn, will drive them to place more wafer starts with TSMC and its lo.....»»
Will Apple"s headset drive an augmented reality renaissance?
Just about every supplier of augmented reality headset components is reportedly gearing up to make more components in the expectation that where Apple leads, many other manufacturers will quickly follow.A render of a potential Apple headsetThe most r.....»»
Rocket Report: New Glenn scores NASA contract; SpaceX matches global launch output
"There’s a lot of concern on things detonating in the atmosphere." Enlarge / India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle takes flight on Feb. 10 2023. (credit: ISRO) Welcome to Edition 5.26 of the Rocket Report! This week,.....»»
Part suppliers hope that Apple"s headset will fire up the AR market
Just about every supplier of augmented reality headset components is reportedly gearing up to make more components in the expectation that where Apple leads, many other manufacturers will quickly follow.A render of a potential Apple headsetThe most r.....»»
LGD, SDC gearing up for automotive OLED displays market
The displays market has been feeling the pinch of the global economic downturn, except for automotive applications that stand a good chance of seeing strong shipments in 2023, with South Korean panel suppliers taking a dominant position in the automo.....»»
Taiwan FPD industry output value declines 24% in 2022
The output value of Taiwan's FPD (flat panel display) industry declined 24% in 2022, according to statistics compiled by the Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association (PIDA)......»»
Optical component suppliers expect surge in demand for XR devices, with Apple headset on the horizon
Optical component and module suppliers are gearing up for a surge in demand from a slew of new extended reality (XR) devices, with Apple said to be unveiling its mixed-reality (MR) headset later this year, according to industry sources......»»
Chinese chipmakers to advance GPU development for ChatGPT
The rising popularity of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, has encouraged Chinese chipmakers to accelerate their related GPU development......»»
Apple continues to evolve the hinge it may use on a folding iPhone
A newly-revealed patent application shows Apple has evolved its previous hinge designs, and is now describing foldable iPhone displays with far more intricate gearing.A potential iPhone fold using a hinged display mechanismWhen a folding iPhone, iPad.....»»
China smartphone shipments enjoy boosts from promotions and holidays in 4Q22, says DIGITIMES Research
Smartphone shipments to the China market amounted to over 70 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, soaring more than 20% from a quarter ago thanks to vendors' keen preparation for Singles' Day promotions and inventory ramp-up in December for t.....»»
Chinese smartphone vendors promoting foldable models
Chinese handset vendors are promoting the adoption of foldable models, and many of them have launched models priced below CNY10,000 (US$1,463) to ramp up sales, according to industry sources......»»
DOJ escalates antitrust probe into Apple"s alleged anticompetitive practices
The US Department of Justice continues to ramp up its antitrust investigation against Apple as it seeks to determine if App Store rules are disadvantageous to competitors.Image by fabrikasimfIn 2020, the DOJ state attorneys general launched an antitr.....»»
Stretching-insensitive stretchable and biocompatible triboelectric nanogenerators
Professor Juhyuk Lee of the Department of Energy Engineering has developed an elastic triboelectric generator that can be used in the daily lives of frequent movers. The cause of the output reduction of the elastic triboelectric sensor was identified.....»»
UMC offers price discounts for customers willing to raise orders
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has offered 10-15% price discounts to customers willing to ramp up their wafer starts in the second quarter of 2023, according to industry sources......»»