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......»»
MCU firm Megawin optimistic about profit outlook
MCU supplier Megawin Technology is on track to swing back to profitability in 2021, having experienced profits for three consecutive quarters as of the first of the year......»»
NOR flash prices to soar in 3Q21
NOR flash prices are expected to rise 20-30% in the third quarter of 2021, as the memory supply becomes extremely tight, according to market sources......»»
DRAM contract prices to rise at slower rate in 3Q21
DRAM contract prices will rise by a slower 3-8% rate in the third quarter after registering a 18-23% rally in the second quarter, according to TrendForce......»»
Yageo, Holy Stone, Ample report increased revenues for May
Passive component vendors and their upstream suppliers including Yageo, Holy Stone and Ample Electronics Technology have all reported revenue growths for May......»»
ACX to commercialize new capacity for LTCC components in 3Q21
Taiwan-based ACX, specializing in LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramic) components for RF front-end modules, is set to complete a 40% capacity expansion in the third quarter, adding growth momentum to its second-half 2021 revenues, according to ind.....»»
EMC component supplier Wendell enjoys clear order visibility through 3Q21
Taiwan-based Wendell Industrial, a supplier of EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) and other circuit protection components, is upbeat about its operations in the third quarter of 2021 judging from clear order visibility through the quarter......»»
GLT reportedly to kick off shipments for new MacBook Pro devices in 3Q21
Light guide plate supplier Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) reportedly will kick off its shipments of light guide plates for illuminated keyboards on Apple's new-generation miniLED-backlit MacBook Pro series products in the third quarter of 2021, a.....»»
Everlight sees bright outlook for 2H21
LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics is optimistic about its business prospects for the second half of 2021, bolstered by clear order visibility and increasing production capacity......»»
NAND flash prices to rise faster than DRAM in 3Q21
Contract market prices for NAND flash memory are poised to rise faster than those for DRAM chips in the third quarter of 2021, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung, Chinese brands to launch new foldable smartphones in 3Q21
Samsung Electronics and Chinese handset brands, including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, all plan to launch foldable smartphones in the third quarter, heating competition in the segment, according to industry sources......»»
Memory module makers cautiously optimistic about demand from Chia
Memory module houses have seen their sales driven by the mounting mining fever for new cryptocurrency Chia in the second quarter of 2021, but are unsure whether it is sustainable, according to industry sources......»»
Inspection equipment vendor TRI upbeat about 2021 sales
Taiwan's testing and inspection equipment vendor Test Research (TRI) is optimistic its 2021 business results will be better than 2020, driven by strong equipment demand for 5G, notebook and EV applications, according to the company's chief financial.....»»
Notebook shipments to stay strong in 3Q21
Notebook shipments are expected to continue growing in the third quarter, as demand from the stay-at-home economy remains in high gear amid the coronavirus pandemic and inventory at retail channels is still low, according to sources from notebook ODM.....»»
OSATs may further hike service quotes in 3Q21
Taiwan OASTs are expected to enforce a new round of quote hikes in the third quarter of the year to reflect ever-rising prices for raw materials particularly for QFN wire-bonding process, according to industry sources......»»
Handset supply chain makers remain optimistic about 2H21
Taiwan-based upstream and downstream handset supply chain makers have remained optimistic about their business outlook for the third quarter of 2021 despite a slew of negative developments, including shortages of components, tight capacity, and risin.....»»
Highlights of the day: Memory contract prices set for double-digit increases in 3Q21
Memory prices have been rising, and contract quotes for DRAM and NAND flash are expected to see double-digit increases in the third quarter of 2021. Backend service providers are also looking to raise fees in the third quarter to reflect rising mater.....»»
Memory contract prices to see double-digit gains in 3Q21
DRAM and NAND flash memory contract prices are set to register double-digit increases in the third quarter of 2021, according to industry sources......»»
Foundries to continue raising quotes in 3Q21
Taiwan-based United Microelectronics (UMC), Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC), China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), and Globalfoundries are all expected to hike their foun.....»»
MLCC vendor Holy Stone sees order visibility extended to 3Q21
Niche-market MLCC specialist Holy Stone Enterprise has seen clear order visibility through the third quarter of 2021, driven by strong demand for notebook, networking, power supply, gaming and fast charging applications, and its new MLCC capacity wil.....»»
ODMs optimistic about enterprise PC demand in 2H21
Enterprise PC demand is expected to pick up substantially in the second half of 2021, as COVID-induced lockdowns in Europe and the US are being eased, according to sources at Taiwan-based ODMs......»»