Uneven inventories across chipmakers still persist, say IC distributors
Uneven inventories across chipmakers will continue to challenge device vendors and OEMs in the fourth quarter of 2021, despite uncertainty emerging in demand visibility, according to sources at Taiwan-based IC and component distributors......»»
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.....»»
Taiwan fab toolmakers secure LTAs from China
Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment suppliers including Gudeng Precision Industrial, E&R Engineering, Marketech International, Nova Technology (Novatech) and Taiwan Mask have struck long-term supply agreements with Chinese chipmakers focusing on mat.....»»
All vendors not immune from sharp fall in PC shipments in India
As PC manufacturers are still struggling with high inventories, India's PC shipment continued its decline in the first quarter of 2023, declining by over 30%......»»
IC distributors actively promote automotive chips in China
Taiwan-based IC distributors are aggressively promoting sales of automotive chips and related solutions in China in anticipation of the new energy vehicle market boom......»»
Bright LED, Harvatek still see customers adjust inventory
LED packaging houses Bright LED Electronics and Harvatek continue to see customers adjusting their inventories in the second quarter, putting pressure on their operations. The firms said they will exert all-out efforts to develop new products in this.....»»
How good is the data for tracking countries" agricultural greenhouse gas emissions?
Limited accuracy and transparency of national greenhouse gas emission inventories are curbing climate action, especially in the agriculture and land use sector......»»
NAND flash chipmakers mull price hike
NAND flash chipmakers including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and China's Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) are considering raising their quotes, according to sources at memory module makers......»»
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......»»
TSMC thinking about moving some operations to Japan amid growing China tensions
Chip manufacturers, including Apple supplier TSMC, have begun considering moving a portion of their manufacturing to Japan as US/China tensions continue to escalate.Credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.Seven chipmakers have met with Japanese.....»»
Chipmakers look to Japan as worries about China grow
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he welcomed and expected more investment from global chipmakers, after meeting top executives on Thursday before a Group of Seven summit......»»
IC distributors post mixed April results
WPG and Edom Technology both experienced sequential revenue declines in April, while WT Microelectronics, Answer Technology (ANStek), GMI Technology and Sunnic Technology & Merchandise saw slight month-over-month revenue increases......»»
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.....»»
Winbond, Nanya see demand pick up from PC and TV sectors
Taiwan-based memory chipmakers Winbond Electronics and Nanya Technology will likely land more short lead-time orders from PC customers in May-June, boosting their sales performance in the second quarter, according to industry sources......»»
Server demand outlook remains promising
According to sources in the server industry, inventory corrections are likely to persist in the short term but the long-term outlook remains promising......»»
India smartphone shipment declined 16% in 1Q23, Xiaomi saw more than 40% fall
As the weak consumer demand and high inventory persist, India saw its lowest smartphone shipments in four years, with Xiaomi and Realme experiencing a double-digit fall for the past quarter......»»
Passive component companies expect utilization to pick up in 2Q23
Most Taiwan-based passive component makers expect their utilization rates to improve significantly starting the second quarter of 2023, having seen related supply chain makers adjust their inventories over the past few quarters......»»
Honda surges; Toyota edges up; Hyundai, Kia post double-digit gains
Analysts estimate the overall U.S. new light-vehicle market expanded up to 5.7 percent in April, with fleet driving most of the gain, as inventories continue to recover......»»
Hyundai, Kia rack up double-digit U.S. sales gains in April
Analysts estimate the overall U.S. new light-vehicle market expanded up to 5.7 percent in April, with fleet driving most of the gain, as inventories continue to recover......»»
Micron to stop lowering memory chip prices starting May, say sources
Micron Technology has recently notified its distributors that starting in May, it will not consider any requests for DRAM and NAND flash quotes lower than the current levels, according to market sources......»»
Micron to stop lowering memory chip prices starting May
Micron Technology has recently notified its distributors that starting in May, it will not consider any requests for DRAM and NAND flash quotes lower than the current levels, according to market sources......»»