Commentary: Advanced AI packaging driving semiconductor industry toward ‘virtual integration’
Advanced packaging is rewriting the rules of the semiconductor industry. According to DIGITIMES Research, in 2024, global AI data center accelerators (covering GPUs and ASICs) have seen advanced back-end packaging costs reach US$4.1 billion, accounting for 46% of the total process cost structure—nearly matching wafer foundry costs at US$4.8 billion. This has caused the front-end process share to drop significantly to 54%, leaving only an 8% gap between the two.
The Acer CE270U Z is a 26.5-inch OLED monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 280 Hz refresh rate. Content creators, movie buffs, and gamers alike will appreciate its production of ultrasmooth visuals, featuring AMD FreeSync Premium Pro tear-free technology support, a fast 0.03 ms response time, 1000 nits of peak brightness in HDR mode, and 99% DCI-P3 color gamut support. The display has a…
Acer Predator X27U F8 is showcased at IFA 2025 in Berlin. This is a top-tier OLED gaming monitor that supports up to a 720Hz refresh rate for competitive esports. More specifically, this monitor has a 26.5-inch OLED display with a native QHD resolution and a 540Hz refresh rate. It supports DFR (Dynamic Frequency Resolution), enabling you to switch to an HD resolution at 720Hz. With a 99% DCI-P3…
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Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Vision 2, a groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation. Hisense is the first TV brand to announce it will bring Dolby Vision 2 to its lineup of premium televisions, such as RGB-MiniLED TVs. This is complemented by the leading French media and entertainment company CANAL+, which has also announced its commitment to support Dolby…
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