GlobalWafers to see tight capacity through 2H21
Silicon wafer company GlobalWafers expects to run all its production lines for 12-, 8- and 6-inch silicon wafers at full capacity through the second half of this year......»»
Apple’s greed could be Samsung’s gain
A recent report has suggested that Apple could have booked out 90% of TSMC’s 3nm manufacturing capacity, but this could be good news for others like Samsung. It is no secret that Apple and TSMC have a close working relationship. In fact.....»»
Polarizer makers see capacity utilization improve
Taiwan-based polarizer suppliers BenQ Materials and Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) have recently seen their factory utilization rates improve in line with increasing demand......»»
Onsemi to invest US$2 billion in SiC capacity, moving from Fab Liter to Fab Right
Onsemi is looking to double down its SiC chip production and move from Fab Liter to Fab Right strategy, building end-to-end chip production when demand for EVs rapidly increases......»»
Researchers demonstrate electrical creation and control of antiferromagnetic vortices
A new study has shown for the first time how electrical creation and control of magnetic vortices in an antiferromagnet can be achieved, a discovery that will increase the data storage capacity and speed of next generation devices......»»
This 15-inch Windows laptop is discounted to $157 at Walmart
On a tight budget? Snap up this incredibly cheap Gateway 15.6-inch Ultra Slim Notebook for only $157 at Walmart today......»»
SMIC and the vanishing 14nm
At its first-quarter 2023 earnings call on May 12, SMIC's top officials remain tight-lipped about the pure-play foundry's advanced manufacturing processes, be it 7nm or 14nm. Apart from emphasizing the urgent orders coming from China's consumer and s.....»»
SMIC at full capacity in 28/40nm nodes, buoyed by urgent Chinese orders
Zhao Haijun, the co-CEO of SMIC, expects the company to see 5–7% quarter-over-quarter growth in 2Q23 sales as urgent orders from Chinese clients drove capacity utilization of its 28nm and 40nm nodes to 100% in the second quarter, as declared in.....»»
Apple devices to occupy 90% of TSMC 3nm capacity in 2023
TSMC will see the baseline 3nm process technology (N3B) dominate 90% of its N3 family capacity in 2023, and nearly 90% of the N3B capacity reportedly has been booked by Apple for new iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads for the year, which will bolster the p.....»»
Taiwanese PCB supply chain expands capacity across Asia, with Indian focus
PCB production used to be heavily concentrated in Kunshan, China and Taiwan. However, recent changes in the global economy and politics, as well as growing geopolitical conflicts, have led both upstream material suppliers and downstream rigid and fle.....»»
Foreign carmakers slow in electrification would see high unused capacity in China
Major automakers based outside China, such as General Motors and Volkswagen, will likely lose market share in the world's largest car market with slower pace of electrification, according to Greenpeace. The situation is also projected to idle at leas.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Europe hit hardest
Tens of thousands of vehicles continue to be cut each week because of the semiconductor shortage, even as microchip capacity improves......»»
You can now put 192GB DDR5 RAM in your laptop for a mere $570
Exclusive: There’s some good news, and some bad news, when it comes to ultra high capacity SODIMM......»»
Hammerspace acquires Rozo Systems to help users accelerate data analytics
Hammerspace acquires Rozo Systems to expand the performance and hyperscale capacity capabilities of its unstructured Data Orchestration System. Data-driven organizations have rapidly become more decentralized, with files being created, analyzed, and.....»»
SMIC sees capacity utilization rate fall below 70%
China-based Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has reported its gross margin slid to 20.8% in the first quarter of 2023 from 32% in the prior quarter, due to lower wafer shipments and capacity utilization. The pure-play foundry saw its.....»»
Subaru plans 4 crossover EVs, 400,000 output in dramatic ramp-up
Subaru plans a four EV lineup by the end of 2026 and will add capacity to build 400,000 full-electric cars in Japan from around 2028. Operating profits nearly tripled in the company’s fiscal year ended March 31......»»
Specific auto chips from IDMs see hot sales in China at high prices
Automotive chip IDMs including STMicroelectronics, NXP, Infineon, and Texas Instruments have their respective most sought-after offerings, which have been in tight supply with prices staying high at China spot market channel distributors, according t.....»»
Get these wireless noise-canceling headphones for $20 today
Somehow, you can buy noise cancelling headphones for $22 at Walmart today. While they're not the best, they could be good for anyone on a tight budget.....»»
UK green energy projects worth billions stuck on hold
Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity......»»
Usually $1,729, this HP All-in-One PC is discounted to $979 today
The HP ProOne 440 G9 is a great all-in-one PC for a home office tight on space and money, It's on sale now at HP making it more tempting......»»
Usually $1729, this HP All-in-One PC is discounted to $979 today
The HP ProOne 440 G9 is a great all-in-one PC for a home office tight on space and money, It's on sale now at HP making it more tempting......»»