Largan pessimistic about 2Q23 prospects
Smartphone lens module specialist Largan Precision has expressed caution about its sales prospects for the second quarter, citing the continued weakness of global smartphone sales......»»
LED maker Tyntek expects loss to narrow in 2Q23
Tyntek, a manufacturer of LED chips and Si-based sensors, is expected to see the losses of its core business narrow in the second quarter, even though it has adjusted lower the prices for some items to maintain market share amid sluggish demand, acco.....»»
Periscope and glass-plastic hybrid lenses to be standard for smartphones
Periscope and glass-plastic (G+P) hybrid lenses will become the norm as high-end smartphones gain popularity, according to Adam Lin, chairman of smartphone lens module maker Largan Precision......»»
CWTC likely to report higher-than-anticipated 2Q23 revenue
IC packaging leadframe supplier Chang Wah Technology (CWTC), which saw its monthly revenue exceed NT$1 billion (US$32.5 million) for the second consecutive month in May, is likely to report higher-than-anticipated revenue for the second quarter of 20.....»»
Foxconn, Largan post on-year revenue drops in May
Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) and Largan Precision, among the major suppliers of Apple, both saw their May revenue register on-year decreases......»»
LED chipmaker Ennostar remains cautious despite new orders for automotive applications
LED chip maker Ennostar remains cautious about its business prospects for 2023, despite increases in revenue from its automotive product line......»»
Tai-Saw expects modest recovery starting 2Q23
Tai-Saw Technology (TST), a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, expects flat or slight sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, the beginnings of a moderate rebound......»»
Smartphone shipments to China slip over 10% sequentially in 1Q23, but to stay flat in 2Q23, says DIGITIMES Research
Smartphones shipped to the China market shrank to only 62 million units in the first quarter of 2023, down 12.4% sequentially and 7.2% on year, but the volumes in the second quarter are expected to stay at about the same level as in the first, accord.....»»
Notebook companies remain uncertain about 2H23 demand prospects
Companies engaged in the notebook industry supply chain are still uncertain about end-market demand in the second half of this year but are confident that 2024 will be stronger, according to industry sources......»»
Growing generative AI applications to drive long-term prospects for ABF substrate industry
The growing popularity of large language model (LLM) applications, such as generative AI, is likely to drive demand for high-end CPUs and GPUs, ensuring long-term prospects for ABF substrates, according to industry sources......»»
Holtek stays cautious about MCU market prospects
Microcontroller unit (MCU) specialist Holtek Semiconductor remains cautious about the consumer MCU market, which is not expected to bottom out until the fourth quarter of 2023, said company president Gordon Gau......»»
EU carbon tariff presents lucrative expansion prospects for cloud infrastructure providers
The Taiwan-based cloud infrastructure provider eCloudvalley Digital Technology has revealed its strategic roadmap, aiming to further expand its global presence. The firm plans to establish its Australian office in the second half of this year, after.....»»
Nvidia expects strong 2Q23 performance thanks to surging AI demand
Despite the sharp fall in consumer-related business, thanks to the AI hype, Nvidia reported strong sequential growth in its data center business and is highly optimistic about the second-quarter performance......»»
IC substrate suppliers conservative about 2023 prospects
Taiwan-based IC substrate suppliers including Unimicron Technology, Nan Ya PCB, and Kinsus Interconnect Technology are conservative about their business prospects this year, as inventory adjustments for consumer electronics products persist, accordin.....»»
With Tesla reconciling with Largan, will Asia Optical be dropped?
Market sources recently pointed out that Taiwan-based Largan Precision has privately settled its patent infringement "warning" against EV leader Tesla regarding automotive lenses. According to sources, Largan has already obtained most of Tesla's auto.....»»
WPG expects flat or slight revenue growth in 2Q23
IC distributor WPG Holdings expects flat or moderate sequential revenue growth in the second quarter of 2023, following an 18% decline in the first quarter. WPG's first-quarter consolidated revenue fell 31% on year to NT$144.7 billion (US$4.72 billio.....»»
IC design houses see no demand momentum until 2024
Most IC design houses are generally uncertain about the prospects for the second half of 2023, as many end-market brand vendors and channel operators of consumer electronics products have expressed pessimism about demand in the second half......»»
Researchers call for systemic changes to improve career prospects of young people with disabilities
A deeper level and different kind of coordination, collaboration, and cooperation are needed to narrow the gap in employment opportunities between youth and young adults with and without disabilities. A collection of research articles in the latest s.....»»
Chipmakers see replenishment demand for gaming devices
Although most Taiwan-based IC design houses are conservative about their business prospects for the second half of 2023, they have landed rush chip orders for gaming device applications, according to industry sources......»»
SEMI report points to moderating industry contraction in 2Q23
SEMI, in collaboration with TechInsights, stated in a recent report that the present global semiconductor manufacturing industry contraction is expected to moderate in the second quarter of 2023 and give way to a gradual recovery beginning in the thi.....»»
IC design houses have diverse perspectives on China demand
While smartphone-related IC design houses continue to see sluggish demand from China and are generally bleak about market prospects for the rest of the year, other chip suppliers hold different perspectives......»»