GlobalWafers to finish merger with Siltronic in 2H21
Semiconductor silicon wafer maker GlobalWafers expects to complete the merger with Germany-based fellow maker Siltronic in second-half 2021, according to company chairperson and CEO Doris Hsu......»»
Voice coil motor makers poised to see robust shipment momentum in 2H21
Taiwan-based voice coil motor (VCM) suppliers expect their shipments to gain momentum in second-half 2021, having already kicked off recently the related shipments for the next-generation iPhone devices slated for the launch in the latter half of 202.....»»
PCB shipments for high-end car applications to rise notably in 2H21
Taiwan's automotive PCB makers are expected to significantly ramp up their shipments in the second half of the year as car chip shortages are improving along with a notable surge in capacity support from TSMC and other peer foundry houses, according.....»»
Lucid Motors’ SPAC merger approved after executives issue plea to shareholders to vote
Shareholders approved Friday EV startup Lucid Motors’ merger with special purpose acquisition company Churchill Capital IV, after the companies extended the deadline by one day because not enough retail investors showed up to cast their vote. The i.....»»
PSA: Apple’s new MagSafe Battery Pack can also be used to wirelessly charge AirPods
Earlier today, the first real-world images of the MagSafe Battery Pack emerged, showing a closer look at the fit, finish, and size of the new accessory. Now, an image has emerged showing that the MagSafe Battery Pack can be used as a Qi charger for.....»»
Smartphone AP suppliers begin a new round of competition in 2H21
Brand vendors of 5G smartphones have started building component inventory for their new models for the second half of 2021, but prices of AP solutions are facing difficulties to increase, despite the ongoing rising quotes for ICs that are in shortage.....»»
Highlights of the day: ICT companies see bright 2H21
Although the coronavirus pandemic has gradually been put under control, notebook ODMs still see their clients placing long-term orders, extending their order visibility beyond the fourth quarter of 2021. Meanwhile, Epistar and China-based Sanan have.....»»
Automotive component and parts suppliers cautious about 2H21
Automotive component and parts suppliers are cautious about shipments in the second half of this year, despite brisk order visibility they have, according to industry sources......»»
Global demand for TWS-, smartphone-use VCSEL components to rebound in 2H21
Global demand for VCSEL components used in TWS (true wireless stereo) earphones and smartphones is expected to rebound in the second half of 2021, according to industry sources......»»
GaAs firms enjoy strong 5G PA demand for smartphones in 2H21
Power amplifier (PA) demand for 5G smartphones applications remains strong, and that for 5G base stations is picking up with order visibility strengthened, according to sources at GaAs IC firms......»»
The benefits of staggered school start (and finish) times
New South Wales recently announced it would trial different start and finish times for various year levels in primary schools......»»
ABF substrate prices poised to rise further in 2H21
ABF substrate prices are likely to rise quarter by quarter in the second half of the year, as demand for such substrates continues to outgrow new capacity supply, according to industry sources......»»
SAA expects higher PCB revenues for 2H21
Symtek Automation Asia (SAA), an automated semiconductor equipment supplier, has seen its first-tier customers raise capital spending in a bid to push their development of 5G and HPC technologies. This has driven up the number of new products it sent.....»»
ChipMOS, Chipbond may further raise backend quotes in 2H21
Backend houses ChipMOS Technologies and Chipbond Technology are expected to raise again their backend service quotes later in the second half of 2021, as robust demand for car-use display driver ICs (DDI) and NOR flash chips continues to fill their f.....»»
Foxlink upbeat about 2H21 sales
Taiwan-based Foxlink, dedicated to supplying a variety of electronics components including connectors, cable assemblies, power management devices and battery packs, expects to log much better business results for the second half of the year than the.....»»
CCL makers to ramp up shipments to China for 5G base stations in 2H21
Taiwan's CCL makers including Iteq and Taiwan Union Technology (TUC) will see their shipments of high-frequency/speed CCL materials for 5G base station application rise significantly in the third quarter of the year, as China telecom operators have r.....»»
SPACs keep rolling as autonomous vehicle startup Aurora targets blank-check debut with $13B valuation
Aurora Innovation, the autonomous vehicle startup that acquired Uber’s self-driving unit in December, is going public via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Reinvent Technology Partners Y. The deal announced Thursday confirms Tec.....»»
UK-listed Cybersecurity Firm Avast in Merger Talks With NortonLifeLock
London-listed cybersecurity firm Avast is in advanced talks with U.S. rival NortonLifeLock about a merger that would create a clear leader in consumer security software. From a report: Both companies confirmed the talks late on Wednesday, with Avast.....»»
GaAs IC firms to see strong PA demand for 5G handsets,Wi-Fi 6E devices in 2H21
GaAs IC foundries Win Semiconductors and Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company (AWSC), and GaAs epi-wafer supplier Visual Photonics Epitaxy Company (VPEC) are all poised to log significant revenue gains in the second half of 2021, buoyed by demand.....»»
HDD makers to see supply constrained in 2H21
A resurgence of the COVID-19 in Thailand, coupled with shortages of certain chips and components, may disrupt shipments of hard disc drives (HDD) in the second half of 2021 despite the period being a peak season for the consumer electronics market, a.....»»
Taiwan CIS backend firms to embrace strong 2H21
Backend houses including Xintec, ShunSin Technology and Tong Hsing Electronic Industries are expected to post brisker sales results for the second half of 2021 after posting impressive revenue gains in the first half, thanks to growing demand for CMO.....»»