Opportunities and challenges for semiconductor industry in automotive applications (1)
Driven by geopolitical influences and pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, the supply chains in the past global trade system are being restructured, and one of the possible directions in this regard is regional supply chains......»»
Generations of semiconductor talent give Taiwan an edge as global competition intensifies
The regionalization of semiconductor production has become a clear trend, which may even result in many 'semiconductor powers' rising simultaneously around the world. However, Taiwan will not lose its core advantage in the global semiconductor arena.....»»
STMicroelectronics unveils world"s first MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud
STMicroelectronics is continuing to expand its solutions for embedded AI developers and data scientists with a new, industry-first set of tools and services to get edge AI technology on the market faster and with less complexity by aiding hardware an.....»»
Samsung Electronics Achieves Life Cycle Assessment Verification on Product Carbon Footprint for Semiconductors
Samsung Electronics Co. announced on January 30 that it has established a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on the product carbon footprint of its semiconductor business and achieved verification from DNV, one of the world's leading independent certificat.....»»
UMC proposed acquisition of remaining stake in United Semi hits snag
United Microelectronics' (UMC) plan to acquire United Semi has hit a snag due to rejection from the local government of China's Fujian province, according to industry sources......»»
China CIS suppliers stepping up deployment in automotive sector
In the face of still-sluggish demand for consumer electronics, China-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturers are turning their attention to the automotive sector, according to industry sources......»»
China LiDAR startup plans US listing
Shanghai-based LiDAR startup Hesai Technology is looking to raise an estimated US$150 million via a US IPO, according to industry sources......»»
Auto chips retain importance in global IC market in 2023
In 2023, automotive chips will continue to play an important role in global semiconductor trade, but both mainstream automakers and EV startups are making a strategic turnaround due to their different demand scales, yet with a common goal to consolid.....»»
Manu Jain, leader behind Xiaomi India"s growth, departs
Manu Kumar Jain, the poster boy of Xiaomi India's rise to the top in the world's second-largest smartphone market, has confirmed his leaving Xiaomi when the company faces a series of challenges in India......»»
US-based SIA wants to facilitate the growth of Indian semiconductor companies
India's semiconductor story has gathered interest worldwide, especially given its massive labor pool and the current geopolitical situation. A major organization that has shown significant interest recently is the Semiconductor Industry Association (.....»»
South Korea-based TV OLED panel makers under pressure from China fellow makers
LG Display's and Samsung Display's globally leading TV OLED technology has been threatened by China-based makers of TV OLED panels, according to industry sources......»»
ShardSecure partners with Entrust to address data security challenges
ShardSecure has forged a strategic technology alliance with Entrust to provide cloud data protection to a growing market of enterprise companies and medium-sized businesses. The ShardSecure-Entrust partnership, part of the Entrust Ready Technology Pa.....»»
Perimeter 81 collaborates with AVANT to expand access to SASE solutions
A Zero Trust Networking Access (ZTNA) security posture is quickly becoming an industry standard worldwide. More than 85% of organizations across the globe have allocated a moderate or, in some cases, a significant year-over-year increase in budget fo.....»»
Taiwan IC-design houses cautious about hiring
Most Taiwan-based IC-design houses tend to be cautious about hiring new employees this year while striving to retain the talent they currently have ,according to industry sources......»»
PCB and IC substrate suppliers see sales hit bottom in 1Q23
PCB and IC substrate suppliers expect sales for 2023 to bottom in the first quarter, with customers' order pull-in momentum to start picking up in the second quarter, according to industry sources......»»
Google sets up engineering team in Taiwan, sources say
Google has already set up an engineering team in Taiwan for the vendor's in-house developed ICs, according to industry sources......»»
Realtek remains focused on high-end ICs
Realtek Semiconductor will remain focused on its high-end offerings to avoid price competition from peers focusing on mass-market device applications, according to the Taiwan-based network IC specialist......»»
Hisense steps up investment in upstream LED supply chain
China-based TV vendor Hisense has stepped up investing in the upstream LED supply chain, looking to enhance its in-house developed miniLED and microLED display technologies, according to industry sources......»»
More layoffs in the tech industry as Spotify announces restructuring
Businesses have been announcing significant redundancies left and right as an indication that the economy is still struggling. Spotify is the most recent company to reduce its employment; it stated that it intends to do so by about 6%.In a message po.....»»
Mirantis acquires Shipa to extend management capabilities beyond containers to applications
Mirantis has acquired Shipa to add automated application discovery, operations, security, and observability to the Lens Kubernetes Platform. Lens helps eliminate Kubernetes complexity – accelerating mainstream developer adoption – and empowers us.....»»
Why Spatial Audio is the future of the music industry, even if you hate it
It doesn't matter if Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is good, because it's already the future of Apple Music and the larger music industry, for better or worse. Let us explain.Apple Music with Dolby AtmosApple announced Spatial Audio as part of Apple.....»»