ESMT scaling back wafer starts
Specialty memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) announced it would cut back wafer starts in the fourth quarter of 2022, estimating an up to 30-40% reduction in monthly output, the company said......»»
OSAT ASEH to see revenue rebound
ASE Technology Holding (ASEH) is expected to see its revenue rebound substantially in March after reaching a low point in February, as the OSAT continues to offload "wafer bank" inventories it has stored for customers, according to market observers......»»
US starts accepting applications for CHIPS Act incentives
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced at the end of February the first funding opportunity for its incentives program for the domestic semiconductor industry. Starting from Feb 28, 2023, statements of interest from all potential applicants wi.....»»
Preventing corporate data breaches starts with remembering that leaks have real victims
When it comes to data breaches, organizations are generally informed about the risks and procedures for mitigating them. They can (typically) respond with minimal collateral damage. But the impact a data breach can have on individuals can be devastin.....»»
IC design houses under pressure from high fab costs
Cost pressure on IC design houses will last into the second half of 2023 as Taiwanese wafer fabs are showing little intention of lowering their manufacturing service quotes......»»
Decoding the genetics behind plant height and seed weight scaling in barley
Biological functions, resource availability, and evolutionary processes often play a key role in determining the expression of genetic traits and their correlations. In fact, several plant traits are commonly correlated due to different ecological fa.....»»
iFixit Starts Listing Nokia G22 Parts Online
Users can now purchase tools and parts for repair. The post iFixit Starts Listing Nokia G22 Parts Online first appeared on Phandroid. A while back, Nokia launched its newest addition to its G-series line of Android handsets, the Nokia G22......»»
Top 3 memory vendors account for three-fourths of leading-edge wafer capacity
According to Knometa Research, Samsung Electronics, Micron Technology, and SK Hynix held 76% of the leading-edge capacity at the end of 2022, with the majority of it going toward the development of advanced DRAM and 3D NAND......»»
5 best practices for scaling AI in the enterprise
By following these five best practices, enterprises can begin their journey towards fully benefitting from the promise of AI. By following these five best practices, enterprises can begin their journey towards fully benefitting from the promise o.....»»
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream: Watch the race for free
Want to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix? The race starts at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT. Here's how to watch the free Bahrain GP live stream from anywhere......»»
Scaling up clean cooking options in low- and middle-income countries to benefit health and climate
Novel research involving University of Liverpool academics has shown that expanding the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and/or grid electricity to replace biomass-fueled cooking in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) significantly benefits.....»»
More makers in China, Taiwan building presence in SiC sector
China-based carmakers and solar cell suppliers are aggressively foraying into the silicone carbide (SiC) segment in line with the semiconductor self-sufficiency goal set by the government, while Taiwan's silicon and solar wafer vendors like GlobalWaf.....»»
Epistar to complete first micro LED production line at end of 2023
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar will complete its first micro LED epitaxial wafer production line at the end of 2023 and start trial production in the first quarter of 2024, with sample products in initial certification process by then, ac.....»»
India roundup: Vedanta-Foxconn"s wafer fab to be set up in Dholera SIR
Vedanta and Foxconn selected Dholera SIR in the Gujarat state for establishing its wafer fab project, and the weak economy leads to a drag on India's local handset manufactuers' production plans......»»
LG releases 2023 OLED TV prices: evo G3 starts at $2,500, preorders start March 6
LG's 2023 OLED TV lineup has been fully priced, with its flagship G3 4K OLED starting at $2,500......»»
Chipmakers receiving US federal funds can’t expand in China for 10 years
Chipmakers must also provide affordable childcare and are barred from stock buybacks. Enlarge / A worker prepares a silicon wafer machine in a clean room at the Texas Instruments semiconductor fabrication plant in Dallas, Texas......»»
QNAP starts bug bounty program with rewards up to $20,000
QNAP Systems, the Taiwanese manufacturer of popular NAS and other on-premise storage, smart networking and video devices, has launched a bug bounty program. QNAP’s NAS devices, in particular, have been getting hit in the last few years by infor.....»»
How to stop videos auto-playing on Facebook
Are you annoyed that whenever you open Facebook and you scroll past a video and it automatically starts playing? Here’s how to turn it off. The post How to stop videos auto-playing on Facebook first appeared on Phandroid. Platforms like F.....»»
ESMT sees operating loss widen in 4Q22
Memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) has reported operating losses widened to NT$755 million (US$24.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022 from NT$33.6 million in the prior quarter......»»
Backend demand for OLED DDIs starts picking up, says ChipMOS
Demand for OLED display driver ICs (DDI) has begun picking up, according to memory backend house ChipMOS Technologies, which expects its sales to recover gradually starting the second quarter......»»
VisEra looks to auto CIS, AR micro-optical components for 2023 growth
VisEra Technologies, which specializes in wafer-level optical thin film services, is optimistic about demand for automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) and micro-optical components used in AR devices this year but remains cautious about demand for hands.....»»