Nexchip Phase IV expansion supports SmartSens, Xiaomi in building domestic CIS supply chain

China’s foundry sector is accelerating expansion across mature and specialty nodes. Nexchip Semiconductor, the country’s third-largest foundry, plans to invest CNY2 billion (approx. US$288 million) in Hefei Jingyi Integrated via equity transfer and capital injection to secure full ownership. Upon completion, Hefei Jingyi Integrated will become a wholly owned Nexchip subsidiary.

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Exclusive: only cash strength can save China’s TOPCon solar sector from endgame

With China’s solar products set to lose a 9% export tax rebate in April 2026, compounded by raw material inflation, a wave of pre-rebate-cancellation stockpiling should theoretically emerge. Instead, this buying momentum has mainly come from overseas players. Meanwhile, many other foreign customers, faced with being passed on higher raw material costs, have ultimately chosen to stay on the sidelines. Survival in the industry is increasingly dependent on cash reserves rather than technological superiority.

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Ever Ohms follows price hike on chip resistors, AI applications could account for 10% in 2026

Because of rising raw material costs, Taiwanese chip resistor manufacturers have begun increasing prices, with the wave spreading from major passive component makers such as Yageo and Walsin to smaller players like Ta-Yi Technology and Ever Ohms. After issuing a price increase notice to customers, Ever Ohms said that long-term competition in the Chinese market had kept chip resistor prices under pressure. However, recent surges in the costs of silver, palladium, ruthenium, tin, and copper have forced several Taiwanese and Chinese passive component suppliers to raise prices.

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Exclusive: Panjit eyes rapid growth in AI data center power semiconductors with hot-swap tech

Power semiconductor maker Panjit International is positioning itself to capitalize on the booming demand from AI data centers, targeting fast growth in AI, cooling, and power supply markets. The company expects shipments of its hot-swap products to surge in 2026, with AI-related products accounting for up to 15% of sales this year. Currently, Panjit has secured design wins with two major cloud service providers (CSPs), and is seeking to win orders from additional customers while laying out plans for next-generation hot-swap technology.

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South Korea’s NUCODE eyes partnership with Realtek to lead IoT market

South Korean IoT startup NUCODE is leveraging ultra-low-power communication technology to streamline hardware development and bridge the gap between prototyping and mass production. The company, which has already drawn interest from industry leaders Nordic Semiconductor and Infineon Technologies, is now pivoting toward Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem with a strategic focus on Realtek as its primary partner.

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India launches PRITVI-ACE pre-silicon validation facility to boost domestic chip design ecosystem

According to The Economic Times, India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) inaugurated its largest pre-silicon validation facility in Bengaluru on February 6, 2026. Named PRITVI-ACE (Platform for Reconfigurable Integrated Testing and Validation of IPs – Advanced Chip Evaluation), the facility offers large-scale, near-silicon-speed prototyping and validation of complex semiconductor designs before fabrication. It addresses a critical bottleneck in India’s chip design ecosystem.

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Sony may influence TCL’s SQD mini LED strategy as RGB mini LEDs rise

Global TV brands are competing in the high-end market with multiple technologies such as OLED, QLED, RGB Mini LED, and Micro LED, with RGB Mini LED backlighting becoming the focus for manufacturers in 2026. Although TCL Technology is facing technical obstacles, it continues to position SQD Mini LED as its primary flagship. However, some analysts believe that through collaboration with Sony, there may be an opportunity to adjust the positioning of RGB Mini LED TVs.

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Pixio PX27U Prime Neo is launched in Japan with a dual-mode 4K Fast IPS display

Pixio PX27U Prime Neo has launched an interesting gaming monitor, which is exclusive to Japan (so far). The model boasts a 27-inch Fast IPS display that introduces a distinctive dual‑mode system that allows users to switch seamlessly between two performance profiles: a 4K resolution mode running at 160Hz for high‑precision, visually rich experiences, and a Full HD mode capable of reaching an…

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HKC TG27Q4 debuts with a 274Hz QHD Fast IPS display and a compellingly low price

The HKC TG27Q4 complements the brand’s lineup of gaming monitors with a design in white. It is built around a 27-inch Fast IPS display with a QHD resolution and up to a 275Hz refresh rate, positioning it as a competitive option in the increasingly crowded mid‑range gaming segment. The model supports Adaptive-Sync technology with NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible operation and delivers a 1 ms GTG response…

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