TSMC sales surge past expectations on AI infrastructure demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s second-quarter sales were buoyed by the AI boom that’s fueling data center investment worldwide.
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Screen targets doubling sales in a decade with expanded R&D and capital expenditure plans
Screen unveils its three-year mid-term business plan, aiming to increase its overseas R&D spending to address advancements in semiconductor process miniaturization, while also investing in domestic facilities to increase production capacity.
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Silicon Motion expects 2Q24 sales to beat guidance
Silicon Motion Technology, a manufacturer of NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, has announced that based on preliminary second-quarter financial results, sequential revenue growth is expected to be slightly higher than the upper end of its original guidance range of US$199 million to US$208 million, which was issued in early May.
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Alternative to Nvidia: expert highlights gaps in China’s domestic AI chip ecosystem
The US government’s export ban on Nvidia’s high-end AI chips has spurred efforts in China to produce domestic AI chips to meet the burgeoning demand in the country’s AI sector.
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Rain Technology to revolutionize AR/VR displays with brightness and FOV breakthroughs
US-based Rain Technology has accumulated more than two decades of experience in consumer display technologies, with ventures into LCD, OLED, e-privacy, and automotive fields. The company’s latest addition to its portfolio, the Anamorphic-XR (AR/VR), is promoting wider adoption of AR/VR by addressing some of the most notable issues in contemporary devices, such as their display brightness, field of view, and color fidelity.
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LMFP battery demand outlook promising
The future of Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) batteries is promising, standing a good chance of gaining a strong presence in the solid-state battery sector, according to Taiwan-based HC Material (HCM).
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Singapore to balance data center growth and sustainability in green initiative
Amidst the surge in demand for data centers, Singapore unveiled its Green Data Center Roadmap in May to promote sustainable practices in the industry. This ambitious plan aims to increase data center capacity by 300 megawatts (MW) in the near term while enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
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Parade expects growing revenue from increasing adoption of AI PCs
Given the mixed but generally favorable views on Copilot+ PCs, PC vendors are optimistic about the upcoming peak season. This is positive news for IC design companies like Parade Technologies.
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Rising HBM demand to benefit SK Hynix supplier in China
Yoke Technology, a China-based semiconductor and chemical material supplier, has disclosed its preliminary financial results for the first half of 2024. The company expects a net profit of CNY512-580 million (US$70-79 million), representing a 50% to 70% year-on-year increase.
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Semiconductor manufacturing equipment growth to set new high in 2025: SEMI
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $109 billion in 2024, growing 3.4% year-on-year, SEMI announced today in its Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective at SEMICON West 2024. Semiconductor manufacturing equipment growth is expected to continue in 2025, with sales forecast to set a new high of $128 billion in 2025, driven by both the front-end and back-end segments.