What does it take to sustain the "semiconductor renaissance"?
With 2021 behind us, the world is expected to see some alleviation in chip crunch at least in the second half of 2022. While dozens of new fabs that start production in the next few years may result in a rebalancing of demands and supplies, many are.....»»
Taiwan chipmakers to see orders from China NEV industry surge in 2023
Taiwan-based IC design houses, such as Realtek Semiconductor, Novatek Microelectronics and Yusun Electronics, have entered the supply chain of BYD and other Chinese electric vehicle (EV) vendors, and are expected to enjoy a spike in orders from the n.....»»
DDI supplier Raydium sees ASP remain under downward pressure
The display driver IC (DDI) provider, Raydium Semiconductor, has said that its revenue and ASP will remain under pressure in the first quarter of 2023, a slow season for the industry and a time for customers to adjust their inventories......»»
More makers in China, Taiwan building presence in SiC sector
China-based carmakers and solar cell suppliers are aggressively foraying into the silicone carbide (SiC) segment in line with the semiconductor self-sufficiency goal set by the government, while Taiwan's silicon and solar wafer vendors like GlobalWaf.....»»
Semiconductor in military and aerospace market to reach US$12.9 billion by 2031, says research firm
Global semiconductor in the military and aerospace sector is anticipated to generate US$12.9 billion in 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 7.6% from 2022 to 2031, according to a recent report published by Allied Market Research......»»
Korea"s chip woes deepen as Samsung reportedly to post operating loss in memory business
South Korea's semiconductor industry, which Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have led, faces a double whammy amid falling memory prices and a tighter US ban on China......»»
Semco develops FC-BGA substrates for autonomous driving
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has announced the development of FC-BGA substrates for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), as well as the expansion of its high-end automotive semiconductor substrate lineup......»»
Arctic, Compal team up for 5G small cell infrastructure
Arctic Semiconductor (formerly SiTune) has announced that its groundbreaking RF transceiver, IceWings, is powering Compal Electronics' new universal 5G small cell infrastructure platform......»»
Semiconductor talent cultivation hits snags in South Korea
Semiconductor-related departments at universities in South Korea, many of them sponsored by Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and other major semiconductor players, have hit snags in enrolling new students, sparking concerns about the growing difficulty.....»»
Chipmakers receiving US federal funds can’t expand in China for 10 years
Chipmakers must also provide affordable childcare and are barred from stock buybacks. Enlarge / A worker prepares a silicon wafer machine in a clean room at the Texas Instruments semiconductor fabrication plant in Dallas, Texas......»»
ESMT sees operating loss widen in 4Q22
Memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) has reported operating losses widened to NT$755 million (US$24.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022 from NT$33.6 million in the prior quarter......»»
Singapore integrates neighboring resources to develop IC industry
The "five shortages" of land, water, electricity, talent and labor confronting Taiwanese companies are also faced by the city-state of Singapore. However, Singapore has a unique idea regarding the development of its semiconductor industry. Kaixian Xu.....»»
TSMC managers think Americans don"t work hard enough
As plans advance for the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company expansion in Arizona, there are concerns about costs and expectations of the American work force.TSMCTSMC confirmed plans to open an advanced fabrication plant in Arizona in 2020 and.....»»
Samsung, SK Hynix might not be able to produce next-gen memory in China in 3-5 years, warns expert
It would be almost impossible for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to produce next-generation memory chips in China in 3-5 years at the latest as a result of the US tightening semiconductor trade sanctions against Chinese chip industry, a South Korea.....»»
Global semiconductor market"s long-term outlook is strong despite short-term cyclical downturn
According to SEMI's most recent data on worldwide semiconductor sales, the industry experienced significant ups and downs in 2022. While chip sales reached an all-time high in 2022, a slowdown in the second half of the year significantly limited grow.....»»
VIS expects 15% revenue decline in 1Q23
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) expects to post a revenue decline of approximately 15% sequentially in the first quarter of 2023, with gross margin falling about 9pp on quarter to 29-31% from 39.22% in the previous qua.....»»
Smartphone AP inventory correction may persist into 4Q
As the semiconductor industry is facing cyclical challenges, analysts foresee a slower-than-expected inventory clearing for smartphone chips, casting a shadow on two leading providers, Qualcomm and MediaTek......»»
Guangzhou establishes US$29 billion funds for semiconductor
China's Guangzhou city recently announced the establishment of two funds of funds (FoFs): the CNY150 billion (US$21.8 billion) Guangzhou industrial investment FoF and the CNY50 billion (US$7.2 billion) Guangzhou innovative investment FoF. The two FoF.....»»
GM idles Corvette plant in Ky. this week for parts shortage
The automaker wouldn't specify which part caused the shortage, but a spokesman said the shortage "is not semiconductor chip-related." Production is set to resume Feb. 27......»»
VIS posts record profit in 2022 despite weak 4Q
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) saw its net profits fall to a seven-quarter low of NT$2.48 billion (US$81.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, but profits for the year still hit a record high of NT$15.28 billion......»»
Vedanta-Foxconn"s first wafer fab in India to be set up in Dholera SIR
Vedanta and Foxconn have chosen Dholera to set up a semiconductor fab and display manufacturing facility, while India's electronics industry is still waiting for the government to unveil the list of approved applicants under India's INR760-billion(US.....»»