Monthly Archives: May 2024

[COMPUTEX 2024] As Electricity Demand Climbs Every Year, Which Development Paths Lead to Net-zero Carbon Emissions?

With the emergence of net-zero carbon emissions and generative AI, the rising electricity demand will also become a major, long-term global trend accompanying these two hotly debated issues. For many governments and corporations, satisfying their electricity demand while meeting policy …

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[News] Qualcomm Reportedly Expects No Product Revenue from Huawei After This Year, While Royalty Income Remain

Previously, the U.S. Department of Commerce revoked Intel and Qualcomm’s export licenses to Huawei, leading to speculation that they are now prohibited from collaborating with Huawei. According to a report from TechNews, Qualcomm anticipates that after 2024, it will no longer …

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[News] Rapidus Partners RISC-V Player Esperanto, Targeting Low-Power AI Chip

On May 16, Japanese foundry startup Rapidus announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American RISC-V architecture chip design company, Esperanto. The two sides will collaborate on the research and development of AI semiconductors for data centers, …

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[News] Kioxia Optimistic about NAND Market Sentiment; Price Hike Expected in Q2

Kioxia, one of the world’s major NAND manufacturer, anticipates a strong market outlook, emphasizing a full recovery this season in key NAND applications such as PCs and smartphones. According to a report from the Economic Daily News, coupled with an expected …

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[News] China Reportedly Demands Automakers Increase Local Chip Procurement to 25%

To strengthen its semiconductor supply chain, the Chinese government is reportedly requiring domestic automakers, including BYD, to expand their procurement of locally-produced chips. The goal is to increase the proportion of domestically-sourced automotive chips to 25% by 2025. According to …

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