Monthly Archives: March 2024

[News] Sony Reportedly Increases CIS Orders at TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant

According to the Economic Daily News, the AI wave is ushering in a demand for updated specifications in CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), with the global CIS leader, Sony Corporation, aggressively positioning itself to take advantage of this trend. As part …

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[News] PSMC Assists Tata in Fab Establishment through Technology Transfer

According to TechNews, Taiwan’s semiconductor foundry, PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation) recently announced its collaboration with Tata Electronics in India to establish the country’s first 12-inch wafer fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat. In an interview on the 4th, Chairman Frank …

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[News] Continuous Breakthroughs in SiC Substrates, Global 8-Inch Fab to Reach 11

In recent years, with the continuous surge in demand for Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates, the call for cost reduction in SiC has been growing stronger, as the ultimate product price remains the key determinant for consumers. The cost of SiC …

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Global LED Lighting Industry Set to Benefit from an Estimated 5.8 Billion Units of Secondary Replacement Demand for LED Lamps and Luminaires in 2024, Says TrendForce

Mar. 4, 2024 —- TrendForce’s latest reports indicate a significant turning point for the LED lighting market in 2024, as an estimated quantity of 5.8 billion LED lamps and luminaires reach the end of their lifespan. This milestone is set …

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[News] Intel Submits Conceptual Drawings for Fab Construction in Germany, Installing High-NA EUV Exposure Machines

In June 2023, leading processor manufacturer Intel reached an agreement with the German federal government, announcing the signing of an amended investment memorandum. The plan involves investing over EUR 30 billion to construct two new fabs in Magdeburg. The German …

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