In the dynamic realm of AI, TSMC has secured the vast majority of customer orders, and foundry quotes now surpassing US$10,000 per wafer are primarily centered on the lucrative process nodes of 5/4nm, which have hit the sweet spot of profitability. These nodes consistently sustain a 100% capacity utilization rate, yielding considerable profits, according to semiconductor industry insiders.
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region have disrupted a crucial maritime trade artery, with far-reaching consequences for global supply chains, carbon emissions, and economic opportunities in Africa.
Novatek Microelectronics, a specialist in Display Driver ICs (DDI), has recently revealed a list of Board of Directors (BOD) who will be reelected. Nevertheless, United Microelectronics (UMC) is excluded from the list.
Noticeable earthquakes hit Taiwan in the early morning of April 23. Especially at 8:04 a.m., a Richter scale 5.8 earthquake occurred again off Hualian.