Monthly Archives: October 2023

[News] GlobalWafers Plans 8-Inch SiC Production Next Year and Growth for 2025  

GlobalWafers has achieved a milestone by successfully advancing silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth to 8-inch wafers, aligning with major international players in the industry. The company foresees the commencement of small-scale shipments of 8-inch SiC products in Q4 2024, with …

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[NEWS] Western Digital and Kioxia Terminate Merger Talk, TrendForce Believes M&A Will Be an Inevitable Trend

According to Reuter’s report, the merger negotiations between Western Digital and Japan’s Kioxia Holdings have been terminated as the two companies could not reach an agreement on the terms. This potential merger aimed to create one of the largest memory …

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[Insights] Unleashing the Practical Impacts of U.S. Semiconductor Export Policies on China

On October 17, 2023, the U.S. government unveiled an updated set of regulations for semiconductor exports, introducing stricter standards for advanced AI chips. Additionally, these regulations expand control over the export of exposure equipment and include Chinese GPU design startups …

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[Insights] Taiwanese Manufacturers Minimally Affected by New US GPU Restrictions, while Chinese Focused on In-House Chip Advancement

The US Department of Commerce issued new restrictions on AI chips on October 17, 2023, with a focus on controlling the export of chips to China, including NIVIDA’s A800, H800, L40S, and RTX4090, among others. Taiwanese manufacturers primarily serve cloud …

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[News] Volkswagen Group Reports Strong 45% Growth in EV Sales for the First Three Quarters of 2023

Volkswagen Group has reported its sales for the first three quarters of 2023, and the EV segment is showing remarkable growth, with a 45% increase compared to the same period last year. The group has sold 531,500 pure electric vehicles …

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