Monthly Archives: November 2023

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

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

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

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

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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[News] Huawei Reportedly to Spin Off Car Business Unit, Changan Auto Considered as Potential Acquirer

On November 23, YICAI reported that Huawei is set to divest its Smart Car Solutions Business Unit (referred to as “Car BU”), with the business subsequently being acquired by the Chongqing State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, making it the …

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