Monthly Archives: November 2023

[News] TSMC’s Fab in Germany Progress Reports Potential Setback in Manager Selection?

Posted on 2023-11-27 by TrendForce

As TSMC speed up its global expansion, the developments in its overseas fabs and the appointments of key leaders are under intense scrutiny. According to reports from DeepTech’s Voice, TSMC is said to choose Ray Chuang as the General Manager/CEO …

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[Insights] Power Semiconductor Slowdown, China’s Shift to 12-Inch and IGBT

Posted on 2023-11-27 by TrendForce

Power semiconductors, the key of energy conversion and circuit control in electronic devices, find themselves at the heart of electronic circuit functions such as power conversion, amplification, switching, and rectification. They play a pivotal role in various sectors like automotive, …

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[News] IC Design Companies Seek Advanced Process Second Source, Overview of Competition Between TSMC and Samsung

Posted on 2023-11-27 by TrendForce

According to TechNews’ report, Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm, and MediaTek all utilize TSMC’s semiconductor processes for manufacturing their latest chips, with some potentially employing Samsung’s foundry, though typically not for flagship products. With Samsung’s improved yield rates in recent months, …

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[News] Amid Chinese Car Price War, Tesla Takes a Step Back, while BYD Secures Sales Crown

Posted on 2023-11-24 by TrendForce

Tesla initiated a price war in the Chinese market this year, forcing local manufacturers to confront the challenge. However, after nearly a year of intense competition, Tesla unexpectedly called a truce, while Chinese manufacturers led by BYD thrived in the …

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[News] AR Glasses Sector Secures Significant Funding, Reaching USD 200 Million Peak Investment

Posted on 2023-11-24 by TrendForce

Within the AR glasses industry, various enterprises have recently concluded the latest round of financing, encompassing AR glasses, AR display modules, and optical wave devices. Chinese AR glasses firm Rokid secured USD 112 million fund According to news on November …

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