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......»»
India"s shares in iPhone output to grow in leaps and bounds over next 5 years, according to DIGITIMES Research
India and Vietnam are to become the biggest beneficiaries of smartphone supply chain migration out of China, according to DIGITIMES Research analyst Luke Lin, who estimates that India will produce 45-50% of Apple's iPhones by 2027, on a par with with.....»»
Denso notes smooth progress with TSMC; expects improved auto parts output in summer
Japan-based automotive component manufacturer Denso, which together with Sony invested in TSMC's fab in Japan's Kumamoto, noted that work on the 12-inch fab is going smoothly, owing to greater compatibility between Taiwanese and Japanese work ethics,.....»»
IC test interface solution providers expect 3nm demand to boom in 2024-2025
Suppliers of probe cards, test sockets, and other IC test interface solutions are gearing up for a boom in 3nm chip demand in 2024 and 2025......»»
TSMC gearing up for 3nm capacity expansion, 2nm fab construction
In southern Taiwan, TSMC is constructing phase-8 facilities at Fab 18 for additional 3nm capacity, while in the northern and central regions of the country, 2nm fabs are being prepared in six phases, according to the pure-play foundry......»»
China chipmakers keen on capacity expansions for GaN devices
Many Chinese chipmakers including IDM Innoscience are keenly developing diverse GaN power solutions and expanding production capacity to cash in on growing demand......»»
DDR5 adoption among servers, PCs to accelerate in 2023
DDR5 prices have fallen substantially since the second half of 2022, with the price drops poised to accelerate the memory's adoption among servers and PCs, according to industry sources......»»
Korea"s chip output falls most since global financial crisis
South Korea's semiconductor production in November fell by the most since the global financial crisis, weighing on the nation's industrial output and pointing to a further cooling of overseas demand for tech components as the world economy slows......»»
TSMC to scale up 3nm chip output in mid-2023
TSMC is expected to ramp up substantially its 3nm chip output starting mid 2023 to fulfill orders from multiple customers, according to sources at fab toolmakers......»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (January 2023)
Apple TV+ is gearing up for another fantastic year of movies and shows. Here’s everything you can look forward to in January 2023......»»
Memory makers eyeing mounting DDR5 penetration for PCs, servers in 2023
As part of their efforts to bolster revenues and profits amid prolonged market downturns, major memory makers Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology are all set to step up mass production of DDR5 chips for new PCs and servers and expand.....»»
Japanese chipmakers keen on expanding capacity for car power devices
Japan's semiconductor firms including Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage and JS Foundry are actively expanding investments in building new capacities for power devices to meet ever-increasing demand for EV applications, according to Japanese news m.....»»
EOI to ramp up shipments for large-size miniLED displays in 2023
LED automotive lighting module maker Excellence Optoelectronics (EOI) has kicked off small-volume shipments of its large-size miniLED fine-pitch display products for commercial and industrial applications, with related shipments poised to expand sign.....»»
Toyota hits record November output, but shortages loom
Toyota Motor said on Monday its global output hit a record for November, thanks in part to solid consumer demand, though it warned of an uncertain outlook due to a persistent shortage of semiconductors and spikes in Covid cases in China......»»
Taiwan PCB makers record strong 3Q22 results
Taiwan-based PCB makers' total output reached NT$249.2 billion (US$8.198 billion) in third-quarter 2022, hitting the highest-ever third-quarter level, according to Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA)......»»
All eyes on Samsung"s memory output
With the memory sector experiencing a severe downturn, market attention has been refocused on whether Samsung Electronics will announce production cuts by the end of 2022 or in early 2023 to counter sluggish demand......»»
Memory backend firms glad to see chipmakers cut back output
With Micron Technology cutting capex and scaling back output amid a gloomy outlook for its operations, other memory chipmakers are expected to follow suit. Such developments are welcomed by memory backend companies, according to industry sources in T.....»»
Tesla dispatches Shanghai boss, aides to jump-start U.S. output
SHANGHAI -- Tesla Inc.'s China chief Tom Zhu and a team of his reports has been brought in to troubleshoot production issues in the United States, fueling talk among colleagues he is being groomed for a bigger role at a time when CEO Elon Musk has be.....»»
Tesla dispatches Shanghai boss, aides to jumpstart U.S. output
SHANGHAI -- Tesla Inc.'s China chief Tom Zhu and a team of his reports has been brought in to troubleshoot production issues in the United States, fueling talk among colleagues he is being groomed for a bigger role at a time when CEO Elon Musk has be.....»»
CATL begins serial production of battery cells in Germany
The world's largest battery maker is poised to gain more traction in Europe. CATL just announced that it had started serial production of lithium-ion battery cells this month in Thuringia, Germany. It aims to ramp up production to full capacity in 20.....»»
Automotive applications to drive LCD panel output value growth
Though demand for LCD panels has nosedived in 2022, automotive displays will drive global LCD panel output value to continually increase to over US$70 billion in 2030, according to DIGITIMES Research director Tony Huang......»»