Taiwan’s CubeSat trio reaches orbit, signaling a new phase for the space startup ecosystem

The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) launched the second batch of satellites from its Startup CubeSat Program, successfully sending three 8U CubeSats into orbit — the Bellbird-2, Black Kite-2, and Albatross-2 — all developed by Taiwanese manufacturers. The satellites lifted off on March 30 at 7:02 pm Taiwan time from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in the US aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 rideshare flight and entered orbit approximately one to two hours later, with successful communications quickly confirmed.

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TSMC eyes SiPh breakthrough as industry consensus forms

TSMC is advancing its silicon photonics (SiPh) advanced packaging platform, Compact Universal Photonic Engine (COUPE), shifting from development to commercial mass production. TSMC vice president and co-chair of the SEMI Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), K.C. Hsu, said that over the past 3-6 months, the industry has gradually reached a consensus on the technology roadmap and direction for the next 3-5 years. SiPh has also been designated by the government as a key policy focus in this new era.

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Infineon’s power semiconductor content per kW to hit US$150 as 800V systems mature

Infineon held its “We Power AI” event in Taipei this week, marking the second consecutive year the company has hosted a large-scale forum in Taiwan focused on power-related technologies for AI data centers. Adam White, President of Infineon’s Power & Sensor Systems division, said that Taiwan is the absolute core of the AI data center ecosystem, and the company will continue to collaborate closely with Taiwan’s supply chain partners. Looking ahead, AI servers will gradually upgrade from the current 500 kW per rack specification to the megawatt level. Accordingly, the power semiconductor content in AI data centers will also reach US$150 per kW.

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SDI targets AI and heat spreader growth

Power leadframe manufacturer SDI said it is benefiting from the gradual ramp-up of new applications related to artificial intelligence (AI), with around 40 new AI product projects currently in progress. The company expects AI products to account for more than 10% of monthly revenue by the end of 2026. This is projected to raise the annual contribution of AI revenue from 1% in 2025 to above the mid-single-digit range.

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TCL C7L for Europe and TCL QM7L for the U.S. join the TCL SQD-Mini LED lineup

With the launch of the TCL C8L TVs for Europe and its corresponding series in the U.S. – the TCL QM8L, the brand is pushing further into the SQD-Mini LED market, offering a more affordable flagship-class TV experience and performance. TCL’s SQD‑Mini LED system, which transforms traditional local dimming into highly precise, tightly controlled lighting zones, powers the C7L / QM7L series. Compared…

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Titan Army U255L is launched in Japan with a 620Hz Ultra Fast TN panel

Titan Army U255L is a new ultra-fast gaming monitor that has just been launched in Japan. At the core of the U255L is an Ultra Fast TN panel capable of reaching a maximum refresh rate of 620Hz through DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1. Titan Army pairs this with its proprietary DyDs TECH 2.0 system, a black‑frame‑insertion–based motion‑enhancement technology that boosts perceived motion resolution beyond…

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2026 TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TVs for Europe go official

The 2026 TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED series comprises the brand’s flagship TVs for this model year. It debuted at CES 2026 and back then it became available for pre-order in the U.S. However, TCL was ready for European launch only this past weekend. Available in 75, 85, and 98 inches, the X11L family introduces a next‑generation Mini LED architecture built around TCL’s SQD (Super Quantum Dot)…

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TCL C8L for Europe and TCL QM8L for the U.S. are unveiled as the new pinnacle in SQD‑Mini LED technology

The 2026 TCL SQD-Mini LED lineup has been expanded with the addition of the TCL C8L TVs for Europe and its corresponding series in the U.S. – the TCL QM8L. At the core of the C8L / QM8L series is TCL’s SQD‑Mini LED architecture, which replaces traditional local dimming with thousands of Precise Dimming Zones. Compared to the X11L series, the C8L / QM8L offers a lower count of local dimming zones…

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