Monthly Archives: June 2021

An Overview of the Most Competitive Domestic Equipment Substitutes as China Ramps up Its Semiconductor Independence Efforts

Posted on 2021-06-16 by TrendForce

In recent years, China has been aggressively pursuing the build-out of an independent semiconductor supply chain as it attempts to eschew dependence on foreign suppliers. The key to China’s success is whether it can establish domestic suppliers of semiconductor equipment. …

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Third-Generation Semiconductor GaN Technology Expected to Revolutionize the Fast Charging Industry

Posted on 2021-06-11 by TrendForce

In response to the increasing demands of mobile applications, manufacturers are now placing a priority on extending the battery life of such devices like smartphones and notebook computers. However, due to the inherent limitations of physical space in these devices, …

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Global Cryptocurrency Mining Craze Becomes Key to Nvidia Overtaking Broadcom in Revenue for 1Q21, Says TrendForce

Posted on 2021-06-10 by TrendForce

While foundry capacities remained tight, prompting IC design companies to compete over limited foundry capacities in order to fulfill rising demand for various end devices, the top 10 IC designe (fabless) companies posted remarkable revenues in 1Q21, according to TrendForce’s latest …

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Graphics DRAM Contract Prices Projected to Rise by 8-13% QoQ in 3Q21 Due to Tight Supply in Contract Market, Says TrendForce

Posted on 2021-06-09 by TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations find considerable discrepancy between prices for graphics DRAM products in the contract market and in the spot market. Quotes for graphics DRAM products continue to rise in the contract market as the severe undersupply situation persists. Furthermore, …

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How Will the COVID-19 Outbreak in KYEC Facilities Affect the Taiwanese Semiconductor Industry?

Posted on 2021-06-08 by TrendForce

As infections among employees from semiconductor backend testing leader KYEC make news headlines, the company suspended operations for two days and undertook facility-wide disinfections starting on June 4, although at the moment KYEC’s facility has yet to resume operations at …

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