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Samsung Electronics has officially mass-produced 12 nanometer level DDR5 DRAM

Samsung Electronics announced today that the 16Gb DDR5 DRAM using 12 nanometer process technology has entered the mass production stage. This move to apply cutting-edge manufacturing processes has once again consolidated Samsung's leading position in cutting-edge DRAM technology.

2023-05-19

Microchip introduces two new clock restorers and signal repeaters

A standard universal serial bus or USB connection is the industry mainstream way of transmitting data between two devices. The extensive addition of electronic components in applications in the automotive, industrial, and consumer industries has stimulated the demand for long-distance USB cabling products. In order to provide the market with a long-distance and reliable USB solution, Microchip Technology Inc. today announced the launch of two new clock restorers/signal repeaters. EQCO510 for automobiles and EQCO5X31 for industrial use clock restorer/signal repeater devices can expand the USB coverage to 15 meters to achieve maximum coverage, and are compatible with the first generation ultra high-speed protocol of USB 3.2.

2023-05-18

Samsung and Naver plan to jointly launch AI chips and plan to release them in the second half of this year

Two South Korean technology giants, Samsung Electronics and Naver, have reached a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a generative artificial intelligence platform that will be used for enterprise applications and aimed at competing with global AI tools such as ChatGPT. According to foreign media reports, both parties have officially signed a cooperation agreement.

2023-05-17

Western Data and Armor Accelerate Merger Negotiations to Cope with the Declining Storage Market

With the decline in flash memory demand, Japanese Armor and American chip manufacturer Western Data are accelerating their merger and have developed a transaction structure. The industry believes that the integration of the two parties' affairs will enhance their competitiveness when facing competitors such as Samsung in South Korea.

2023-05-16

Electric Equipment and Liandian Achieve Cooperation to Achieve Mass Production of New Generation Electric Vehicle IGBT

DENSO, a Japanese automotive electronics supplier, and USJC, a Japanese subsidiary of wafer foundries, jointly announced that the insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) produced jointly by the two companies has entered mass production at USJC's 12 inch wafer factory. It is expected that by 2025, the monthly production will reach 10000 wafers. This cooperation will help meet the demand of the electric vehicle market, improve production efficiency, and reduce costs.

2023-05-15

According to the news, Samsung Electronics' chip business may lose 4 trillion Korean won in Q1

Samsung Electronics expects its operating profit in the first quarter of this year to decline by nearly 96% year-on-year, to 600 billion Korean won. This number is far below the 14.12 trillion won in the same period last year and also lower than the market average expectation. According to foreign media reports, Samsung Electronics performed poorly in the first quarter, mainly due to a decline in chip demand. Analysts have predicted that the device solutions department where Samsung's chip business is located may experience an operating loss of up to 4 trillion won in the first quarter.

2023-05-11

STM Announces Important Agreement with ZF to Provide High Performance Silicon Carbide Devices

According to media reports, STM has signed a long-term supply agreement with ZF to provide silicon carbide devices to ZF. Silicon carbide devices are high-performance and highly reliable power electronic devices commonly used in switch and control circuits in automotive power systems. STM's silicon carbide devices will provide higher performance, lower power consumption, and greater reliability, providing better solutions for ZF's automotive power system.

2023-05-11

Bourns leads the acquisition of resistor manufacturer Riedon, Inc

Bourns is a leading resistance manufacturer that recently announced the successful acquisition of Riedon, Inc. Riedon is a professional resistor manufacturer with years of experience and expertise in the field of resistors.

2023-05-11

Ruisa Electronics Releases First Microcontroller Based on 22 Nanometer Process

According to the official WeChat account of Renesa Electronics, semiconductor solution supplier Renesa Electronics has announced the launch of its first microcontroller (MCU) based on the 22nm process. Ruisa has now provided new device samples to some users and is expected to be fully launched in the fourth quarter of 2023.

2023-04-19

The semiconductor packaging material market may recover in the second half of 2023

Recently, TECHCET released its latest outlook for the semiconductor packaging material market, which is expected to total approximately $26.1 billion in 2022 and reach $30 billion by 2027.

2023-04-19

Global semiconductor equipment sales increased by 5% year-on-year to $107.6 billion in 2022

According to data released by the International Semiconductor Industry Association (SEMI), global semiconductor equipment sales are expected to reach $107.6 billion in 2022, a record increase of 5% year-on-year from $102.6 billion in 2021.

2023-04-15

Affected by semiconductor panels and other factors, South Korea's ICT exports plummeted by 32.2% in March

According to data released by South Korea, the export volume of semiconductors, panels, smartphones, computers and other products decreased significantly year-on-year in March, resulting in a significant decrease in the overall export volume of information and communication technology (ICT) products.

2023-04-14

Intel and ARM Collaborate on SoC Design

Intel's chip foundry department and ARM announced on Monday that they have reached a cooperation agreement to collaborate on SoC (system level chip) design. Intel and Arm stated that this collaboration will first focus on mobile SoC design, and may later expand to fields such as automobiles, the Internet of Things, data centers, aerospace, and government applications. Arm's customers will benefit from Intel's 18A process technology when designing the next generation mobile SoC.

2023-04-14

News says Samsung Display is developing new OLED panel materials for iPhone 16

Samsung Display is one of Apple's partners, providing display components for various Apple products. According to reports, Samsung is developing new OLED panel materials for Apple's next-generation iPhone 16 series.

2023-04-12

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2023-04-08

Shanghai Yiji Technology signs a contract with Hangzhou Fuxin Semiconductor FMEA digital software

2023-04-07

Armored Xia Xisu Announces the Launch of 218 Layer 3D NAND or Mass Production in 2023

Recently, memory giant Armor and Western Data jointly announced the launch of the latest 218 layer 3D NAND flash memory, showcasing the continuous collaboration and innovation achievements of both parties. According to Masaki Momodomi, the Chief Technology Officer of Armor Xia, the company and Western Digital have successfully launched the eighth generation BiCS flash memory with the highest density in the industry, and have now started providing samples to some customers.

2023-04-04

Samsung plans to invest 200 billion won to produce the third generation semiconductor on an 8-inch wafer

According to reports, Samsung has spent about 200 billion won to begin producing silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors for power management ICs. It also plans to use 8-inch wafers to produce such chips, skipping the entry-level 6-inch wafer initiated by most power semiconductor manufacturers.

2023-04-01

Semiconductor equipment expenditure is expected to recover to $92 billion in 2024

According to the forecast data released recently by the International Semiconductor Industry Association (SEMI), global wafer factory equipment expenditure in 2023 is expected to decrease by 22% year-on-year to $76 billion, from a record $98 billion in 2022. By 2024, there will be a recovery, with a year-on-year increase of 21% to $92 billion.

2023-03-30

The global flash memory market demand recovers in 2023, and the storage industry may usher in a turnaround

With the development of 5G networks and cloud computing, as well as the popularity of devices such as smartphones, laptops, and game consoles, the global flash memory market demand is expected to recover in 2023. On March 23, Cheng Weihua, Chief Operating Officer of Changjiang Storage, stated that it is expected that global flash memory demand will warm up and supply and demand will balance in 2023.

2023-03-25