Chassis makers Chenbro Micom and Catcher Technology have both reported slight sequential revenue increases in August, thanks to stable growth in demand for server applications.
Apple has unveiled its latest wearable products including the Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, and SE, as well as the next-generation AirPods Pro with new features.
Taiwan’s IC inspection and certification labs including Sporton International, Audix and BTL continue to enjoy strong demand for Wi-Fi and other network chips, with order visibility extended to the first quarter of 2023, according to industry sources.
Samsung Electronics has seen its Exynos mobile SoCs gain significant ground in the lower-end smartphone segment after losing application momentum in its high-end flagship handsets.
The supply of high-end electronic power semiconductors, such as automotive MOSFETs and IGBTs, continues to be tight with delivery times still at 50 weeks or more. These power components can be produced using mature silicon-based (Si-based) semiconductor manufacturing processes, especially by 8-inch wafer fabs.
With the ongoing automotive electrification, Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) has devoted to Project Arrow to build an EV from the ground up. The collaborative project will bear fruit when unveiling a concept car at the end of this year, demonstrating local companies’ competence.
India strives to build a self-reliant semiconductor supply; however, the opinions of industry insiders vary when it comes to developing a country where the chip supply chain is almost absent, and everything has to start from scratch.
The semiconductor industry has entered a downward phase of the cycle due to the worsening of the overall economic conditions, and how the future supply and demand will evolve has become a great market concern. But industry researchers and IC design houses are all positive about the prospect for market equilibrium.
Apple has announced the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring the Dynamic Island – a new design that introduces an intuitive way to experience iPhone – and the Always-On display. Apple has also introduced the cheaper iPhone 14 series.