Monthly Archives: September 2023

[Report Highlights] GaN in Automotive Applications and Who’s Leading?

The competitive advantage of automotive GaN components is becoming increasingly prominent. Leveraging their exceptional material characteristics, SiC components are rapidly making inroads into sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, and power PFC. Similarly, GaN components are excelling in the field …

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[News] Glass Substrates in Advanced Packaging With Intel Leads, TSMC Quietly Innovates

According to Taiwan’s Business Next, as Moore’s Law gradually reaches its limits, semiconductor manufacturers are transitioning from 2D to 3D chip stacking and packaging to increase transistor counts for improved performance. The final step, “packaging,” has become crucial. In line …

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NVIDIA Surpasses Qualcomm at the The Latest Ranking of the World’s Top Ten IC Design

Fueled by an AI-driven inventory stocking frenzy across the supply chain, TrendForce reveals that Q2 revenue for the top 10 global IC design powerhouses soared to US $38.1 billion, marking a 12.5% quarterly increase. In this rising tide, NVIDIA seized …

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[News] Qualcomm Initiates Major Layoffs in China, Shanghai R&D Center Closure Rumored

According to Taiwan’s TechNews, the ongoing soft demand for smartphones, combined with Huawei’s launch of the Mate 60 Pro, has severely impacted Qualcomm. Reports within the Chinese industry suggest that Qualcomm is planning significant layoffs in China, with severance costs …

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[News] Volvo Declares the End of their Diesel Car Will be Produced in early 2024

Source to Volvo’s recent announcement, by 2030 Volvo plans to sell only fully electric cars, and by 2040 aims to be a climate-neutral company. That clear roadmap towards all-out electrification represents one of the most ambitious transformation plans of any …

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