Everlight optimistic about 1Q21
LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics has obtained orders for IR and UV LED devices with shipments scheduled until June-July 2021 and will soon begin shipments for miniLED backlight units (BLU) for LCD TVs, monitors, notebooks and tabl.....»»
Deathloop game review: Can Bethesda rewind this time loop and try again?
Dishonored + Majora's Mask seems intriguing, but the execution is all botched. Supercharged powers and stylish designs may make you optimistic about Deathloop, but upon further review, this jou.....»»
Everlight expects 3Q21 demand for LED backlighting to drop
LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics expects demand for backlight units (BLU) used in IT and TV panels in the third quarter of 2021 to slip sequentially......»»
ESMT remains optimistic
Specialty DRAM IC design specialist Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) remains upbeat about its shipment prospects for the rest of this year, thanks to its diversified client portfolio and target markets......»»
Sakuu"s 3D printed solid state battery could be a boon for electric vehicles
Earlier this year, an MIT study revealed that lithium-ion battery costs have fallen by more than 97 percent since its commercial introduction almost 30 years ago. Not only that, but industry watchers are optimistic that by 2025 lithium-ion battery ma.....»»
Taiwan IC designers expect Type-C chips to grow over 50% globally in 2021, 2022
Taiwan-based IC design houses are generally optimistic about globally increasing adoption of USB Type-C interface specification, and expect global demand for Type-C chips to grow over 50% on year in 2021 and 2022 each, according to industry sources......»»
Xintec optimistic about 3Q21
Taiwan-based CIS and 3D sensor packaging specialist Xintec has expressed optimism about its sales performance in the third quarter of 2021, thanks to a seasonal pick-up in demand for 3D sensing components, but is aware of customers' caution about pla.....»»
Notebook companies see mixed shipment prospects for 2022
Brand notebook vendors are generally optimistic about their shipment prospects for 2022, whereas concerns have been raised among ODMs and other suppliers about whether notebook shipments will remain robust next year, according to industry sources......»»
ChipMOS sees lucrative memory backend prospect for 2H21
Display driver IC and memory backend specialist ChipMOS Technologies is guardedly optimistic about its business prospects for the third quarter of 2021, with backend services for memory to provide stronger growth momentum than for DDI chips in the se.....»»
Tai-Saw eyes considerable sales gains for car, networking applications in 3Q21
Taiwan-based Tai-Saw Technology, dedicated to supplying SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, is optimistic its shipments for automotive, Wi-Fi 6 and other networking applications will grow significantly in the third quar.....»»
Everlight capacity expansion behind schedule
LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics has disclosed its capacity expansion for photo couplers has been delayed by equipment supply issues......»»
Compeq optimistic about 2H21
Facing the challenges from chip shortages, inventory adjustments by Chinese handset suppliers, and lockdowns in some Southeast Asian countries, revenues of PCB maker Compeq Manufacturing fell to NT$12.36 billion (US$440 million) in the second quarter.....»»
Acer says customer orders remain brisk
Acer has seen order visibility remain brisk, and is optimistic about its operations in the second half of this year, according to the PC vendor......»»
Notebook brand companies remain positive about 2022
Despite speculation circulating in the supply chain that notebook shipments may start falling in 2022, brand vendors such as Dell and Asustek Computer remain optimistic about their notebook sales growth next year......»»
Nan Ya optimistic about 2H21
Nan Ya Plastics expects to enjoy more robust growth in sales of its copper foil and other electronic materials in the second half of 2021, while seeking more vertical integration of its supply chain......»»
Lead times at TI still long, sources say
Industry sources have expressed doubts about Texas Instruments' less optimistic outlook for the third quarter, given the still prolonged lead times at the analog IC vendor......»»
Realtek guardedly optimistic about 3Q21 business
Networking IC specialist Realtek Semiconductor has said that it remains guardedly optimistic about its business prospects for the third quarter of 2021 as demand for its products across the board remains robust......»»
Yageo optimistic about 3Q21
Passive component vendor Yageo has expressed optimism about its operations in the third quarter of 2021, citing stable growth in demand for automotive and industrial applications......»»
Highlights of the day: TI reportedly still sees strong orders
Texas Instrutments has given a less optimistic outlook for the third quarter of 2021, but industry sources have claimed that TI still sees prolonged lead times. TSMC has disclosed it is in early talks with clients about the feasibility of constructin.....»»
Intel"s planned comeback: 10nm production now surpassing 14nm, 7nm remains a work in progress
Intel is optimistic about its 2021 outlook. The company reported second quarter net income of $5.1 billion on revenue of $19.6 billion. This is higher than Wall Street's expectations of $18.5 billion in earnings, and the company is now projecting a s.....»»
Intel"s 10nm production now surpassing 14nm, 7nm remains a work in progress
Intel is optimistic about its 2021 outlook. The company reported second quarter net income of $5.1 billion on revenue of $19.6 billion. This is higher than Wall Street's expectations of $18.5 billion in earnings, and the company is now projecting a s.....»»