Unimicron to merge with SiP substrate specialist
Unimicron Technology has announced plans to merge with Subtron Technology, which specializes in SiP substrates, looking to integrate resources to expand product portfolios and seize growing business opportunities from niche-type substrates......»»
Statuses of Japan IC substrate industry
As IC packaging trends toward high density and multiple layers, IC substrates that use Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) as an insulation material (also called ABF substrates) are gaining market attention. Japan was once a major IC substrate provider, bu.....»»
European, US SiC substrate suppliers slightly lower prices for Asian customers
In response to increased competition from Chinese competitors, SiC substrate suppliers from Europe and the US have slightly lowered prices for Asian customers, according to industry sources......»»
This secret Samsung laptop may merge ChromeOS with DeX
Samsung might be developing an Exynos-powered hybrid laptop essentially combining the DeX interface with ChromeOS......»»
NAND flash prices may level off after 3Q23, says Silicon Motion
NAND flash memory prices are unlikely to stabilize until after the third quarter of 2023, according to Wallace Kou, president and CEO of flash device controller specialist Silicon Motion......»»
FPCB maker Flexium upbeat about shipment growth in 2H23
Flexible PCB specialist Flexium Interconnect will ramp up FPCB shipments to a US-based primary customer for high-speed transmission applications in the second half of this year, according to company sources......»»
Showtime and Paramount+ to finally merge into one service on June 27
Paramount+ and Showtime have been working towards a single app experience for quite some time, but the wait is almost over.Paramount+ With ShowtimeAnd now we finally know when the integration of the two services will go live. Apple TV is sending out.....»»
China smartphone weakness hinders client development projects, says Sporton
Due to the sluggishness of the Chinese market, Sporton International has seen a considerable slowdown in orders from its Chinese handset clients. According to the mobile device certification specialist, customers are discouraged from developing new m.....»»
Touch panel maker Higgstec expects flat revenue growth in 2023
Niche-market touch panel specialist Higgstec expects to post flat revenue growth in 2023 despite a dismal first quarter. The gross margin will also remain stable this year......»»
Synopsys, TSMC team up to help clients accelerate 2nm chips designs
EDA specialist Synopsys has recently announced its collaboration with TSMC to deliver digital and custom design EDA flows on the foundry's most advanced N2 (2nm) process, aiming to meet stringent design targets on next-generation system-on-chips (SoC.....»»
<em></em>Chenbro Micom to set up NCT sampling plant in Mexico
Server chassis specialist Chenbro Micom plans to set up a new numerical control turret (NCT) sampling plant in Mexico, according to company CEO Corona Chen, who also expects the company to generate sequential revenue increases through the fourth quar.....»»
Niche PCB specialist posts strong 1Q23 results
First High-Tech Enterprise (FHT), which specializes in niche PCBs for automotive and networking communication applications, has reported an all-time-high revenue and impressive sequential and annualized net profit increases for the first quarter of 2.....»»
FocalTech sees 1Q23 perform better than expected
A pull-in of short lead-time orders for handset applications led to a better-than-expected first quarter for FocalTech Systems, according to the display driver IC (DDI) specialist......»»
Tape COF substrate supplier JMC posts smaller loss in 1Q23
Taiwan-based JMC Electronics, a tape chip-on-film (COF) substrate supplier, saw its net losses narrow to NT$18 million (US$0.58 million) in the first quarter of 2023, despite a 17% sequential revenue decrease......»»
Disney+ and Hulu will be merging into a single app
Disney+ and Hulu have existed as separate apps for a while now, but it looks like Disney has decided to merge both apps into one. When Disney acquired Fox a few years ago, they also acquired some of the companies that Fox owns or had a sh.....»»
Lithium companies Allkem and Livent to merge as the mineral grows important for EVs
Global lithium chemical companies Allkem and Livent announced their merger that will create a new company with a value of US$10.6 billion. The tie-up of the two entities is poised to accelerate lithium projects, especially in Argentina and Canada, th.....»»
UK further restricts Microsoft and Activision merge
The UK competition regulator bans Microsoft and Activision from "acquiring an interest" in each other......»»
Disney+ app and Hulu app to merge; standalone subs will remain; more price hikes
The Disney+ app and the Hulu app are due to merge later this year, says Disney CEO Bob Iger, but you’ll still be able to buy standalone subscriptions to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The announcement is leading to speculation about a possible buyout p.....»»
PMIC supplier GMT expects meaningful revenue growth in 2Q23
Power management IC (PMIC) specialist Global Mixed-Mode Technology (GMT) expects its revenue and gross margin to improve meaningfully in the second quarter, buoyed by rebounding demand......»»
South Korean supplier of ABF substrate cleaning equipment penetrates Chinese market with innovative technology
South Korean semiconductor equipment supplier Neontech's new product, "TB Cleaning Saw & Sorter," a tool for ABF substrate packaging, has penetrated the Chinese market and won an order of US$6 million. The machine is set to see robust exports in 2H23.....»»
Thinking Electronic expects gradual recovery in passive component market
A gradual recovery is expected to take place in the passive component market in the second half of 2023, according to circuit protection device specialist Thinking Electronic Industrial......»»