Yageo optimistic about 3Q21
Passive component vendor Yageo has expressed optimism about its operations in the third quarter of 2021, citing stable growth in demand for automotive and industrial applications......»»
Backend firms optimistic about demand for smartphone APs in 1Q22
Backend firms have received engineering samples of next-generation smartphone APs from vendors such as Qualcomm and MediaTek, and expect a particularly strong first-quarter 2022 for processing smartphone APs, according to industry sources......»»
Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential
Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic that the value and versatility of one of the world's top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum......»»
Li Auto lowers delivery projections for 3Q21 on chip shortages
China's new energy car maker Li Auto is lowering sales projections by 500-1,500 units for the third quarter as semiconductor shortages persist......»»
PCB suppliers optimistic about additional orders for iPhone 13 series
Taiwan's PCB makers in the supply chain of iPhone 13 series are set to know whether Apple will cut or increase orders during the last week of September, but most of them are optimistic that additional orders will come from the US vendor, according to.....»»
US firefighters optimistic over world"s biggest tree
Firefighters battling to protect the world's biggest tree from wildfires ravaging the parched United States said Friday they are optimistic it can be saved......»»
Server ODMs expect strong 2022
Server ODMs including Quanta Computer, Wiwynn, Mitac Computing Technology and Inventec are all optimistic about their shipments in 2022......»»
Deathloop game review: Can Bethesda rewind this time loop and try again?
Dishonored + Majora's Mask seems intriguing, but the execution is all botched. Supercharged powers and stylish designs may make you optimistic about Deathloop, but upon further review, this jou.....»»
Wistron, Inventec enjoy shipment growth in August but may post disappointing performance in 3Q21
Notebook ODMs such as Wistron and Inventec may experience lower-than-expected shipments in the third quarter of 2021, due mainly to the ongoing IC shortages disrupting their deliveries, despite their on-month shipment growth in August, according to i.....»»
Everlight expects 3Q21 demand for LED backlighting to drop
LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics expects demand for backlight units (BLU) used in IT and TV panels in the third quarter of 2021 to slip sequentially......»»
ESMT remains optimistic
Specialty DRAM IC design specialist Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) remains upbeat about its shipment prospects for the rest of this year, thanks to its diversified client portfolio and target markets......»»
Sakuu"s 3D printed solid state battery could be a boon for electric vehicles
Earlier this year, an MIT study revealed that lithium-ion battery costs have fallen by more than 97 percent since its commercial introduction almost 30 years ago. Not only that, but industry watchers are optimistic that by 2025 lithium-ion battery ma.....»»
Yageo to cut chip resistor prices by 10-15%
Yageo has notified distributors based in the Greater China region about a 10-15% downward adjustment in its commodity chip resistor prices, with the new prices to be effective starting September 1, according to market sources......»»
Global AIO PC shipments to grow 1% in 3Q21, says Digitimes Research
Global all-in-one (AIO) PC shipments are expected to grow only 1% sequentially in the third quarter of 2021 to roughly the same level of a year earlier, as related components remain in short supply, according to Digitimes Research......»»
World"s largest TV vendors increase panel procurement in 3Q21
The nine world's largest TV vendors will procure 42.60 million TV panels in the third quarter of 2021, growing 4.4% on quarter but slipping 8.0% on year, according to China-based Sigmaintell Consulting......»»
Taiwan IC designers expect Type-C chips to grow over 50% globally in 2021, 2022
Taiwan-based IC design houses are generally optimistic about globally increasing adoption of USB Type-C interface specification, and expect global demand for Type-C chips to grow over 50% on year in 2021 and 2022 each, according to industry sources......»»
Quanta expects single-digit drop in 3Q21 notebook shipments due to Chromebooks
Quanta Computer expects its third-quarter notebook shipments to slip a single-digit percentage sequentially, due to weakening demand for Chromebooks from the education segment......»»
Server DRAM prices to rise by 5-10% in 3Q21, says TrendForce
Server DRAM prices are expected to rise 5-10% sequentially in the third quarter of 2021, according to TrendForce......»»
Xintec optimistic about 3Q21
Taiwan-based CIS and 3D sensor packaging specialist Xintec has expressed optimism about its sales performance in the third quarter of 2021, thanks to a seasonal pick-up in demand for 3D sensing components, but is aware of customers' caution about pla.....»»
Notebook companies see mixed shipment prospects for 2022
Brand notebook vendors are generally optimistic about their shipment prospects for 2022, whereas concerns have been raised among ODMs and other suppliers about whether notebook shipments will remain robust next year, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan large-size panel shipments to grow slightly in 3Q21, says Digitimes Research
Taiwan's large-size TFT LCD panel shipments are forecast to grow only 3.2% sequentially in the third quarter, followed by a slight drop in the fourth, according to Digitimes Research......»»