Denso cooperating with Taiwan semiconductor makers in restructuring supply chain
The largest Japan-based automotive component maker Denso is partnering with Taiwan-based semiconductor makers in line with restructuring its supply chain, according to Japan-based Nikkei......»»
Relying on subsidies is worst strategy for chips; wafer fabs need to walk before they can run
The global chip shortage has resulted in countries elevating semiconductor manufacturing to a "national security issue." Not only are the Chinese and Korean governments continuing to spend heavily to support their chip industries, but Europe, the US,.....»»
Wistron building digital content innovation center in Taipei with ITRI
Wistron is building a digital content innovation center in northern Taiwan in cooperation with Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and the facility is expected to begin operation in 2026, according to company president and CEO Jeff Lin du.....»»
Qualcomm steps up procurement in Taiwan
Qualcomm has stepped up its procurement from Taiwan, where the chip company is expanding its local operations by adding a new factory building......»»
IC Design White Paper (3): Contributions from Taiwan"s IC design sector to Taiwan
Taiwan is an important hub of the global information and communication technology (ICT) industry. The development of the ICT supply chain is supported by Taiwan's complete semiconductor ecosystem......»»
Qualcomm opens advanced engineering, testing center in Taiwan
Qualcomm has recently inaugurated its advanced engineering and testing center in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan to provide services for Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain partners, and will continue to expand its presence in Taiwan with more investments.....»»
India may introduce talents worldwide to build a chipmaking ecosystem
Despite India's eagerness to build a self-reliant semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and an abundance of engineers in the IC design sector, India lacks the required talents to have a functioning IC manufacturing business and may have to recruit th.....»»
Online Event: Join Us for a Chat About Makers and Ham Radio
Please join us next Wednesday March 23 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for an online conversation about "Makers and Hams." We will talk about the joys of making and amateur radio, how both attract enthusiasts and the commonalities of their communities. The post.....»»
Chinese automakers spurring self-sufficient supply chain
China's car market, as the biggest in the world, can provide enough momentum to allow the country to develop a self-sufficient supply chain amid expanding US trade sanctions, according to industry sources......»»
UMC sets up first R&D center for waste recycling in the Southern Taiwan Science Park
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Circular Economy & Recycling Innovation Center on March 17. Established at UMC's Fab 12A in Tainan, Taiwan, the NT$1.8 billion (US$58.8 million) facility will be the fir.....»»
Samsung establishes R&D center in Japan to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
Samsung Electronics has recently restructured its research and development resources in Japan by establishing a comprehensive R&D center in Japan, Device Solution Research Japan (DSRJ). This suggests that Samsung values Japan's importance in the semi.....»»
Clevo expects 10% shipment growth in 2023
Clevo, a Taiwan-based niche notebook manufacturer, expects at least 10% shipment growth in 2023, believing that demand from China's gaming market will recover, according to notebook business group president Chien Yih-long......»»
Compound semiconductor critical to expected 5G mmWave demand spurt
5G, a technology deemed as fundamental to Industry 4.0, began to see large-scale commercial application around the world in 2020. However, 5G still faces problems related to difficulties in penetration and indoor coverage. Consequently, 5G millimeter.....»»
Robust PA demand for defense apps buoys Transcom 2022 revenue, profits
Niche-market compound semiconductor IDM Transcom has reported record-high revenue and net profits of NT$1.035 billion and NT$249 million, respectively, for 2022, buoyed by strong power amplifier (PA) shipments for defense and other high-end and niche.....»»
Macroblock cuts into China EV supply chain
Macroblock, an LED driver IC design house, has cut into the supply chain of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) OEM market with its offering of miniLED backlight driver ICs, according to industry sources......»»
IC Design White Paper (2): Global market share and competitive advantages of Taiwan"s IC design sector
In 2022, the overall revenue of the global IC design industry reached US$215.4 billion. Among them, the US IC design sector is the largest in scale, with a 63% market share and revenue of over US$130 billion. Taiwan's IC design sector is the second l.....»»
Taiwan panel, BLU makers growing non-panel businesses
Taiwan-based panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux and backlight unit (BLU) supplier Coretronic have been keen on developing non-panel businesses, expecting related new businesses to start contributing significantly to their revenue growth......»»
Why is Morris Chang showing support for US in trade war with China?
TSMC founder Morris Chang's show of support for the US in its ongoing trade war with China has piqued the interest of many in the semiconductor industry......»»
TSMC may plan another price hike to respond to rising costs
TSMC may consider another price hike in the second half of 2023 to respond to its ever-increasing manufacturing costs, according to sources at semiconductor equipment companies......»»
Taiwan OSATs consider Mexico as regional operations base to help partners expand in US
Taiwan-based OSATs, many of which are involved with TSMC and other chipmakers, are considering Mexico as their regional base of operations to assist partners looking to expand into the US, according to industry sources......»»
Integrated grafting system developed for passion fruit plantlets
Passion fruit has become an important fruit crop in Taiwan and Southeast Asia due to its special taste and nutrient-rich flesh. However, it is seriously harmed by viruses, blight, and brown spot diseases. As a result of virus disease, producers have.....»»