Monthly Archives: May 2024

[News] Gearing up for Backside Power Delivery: Heated Tech War Between TSMC, Intel, and Samsung

As Moore’s Law progresses, transistors are becoming smaller and denser, with more layers stacked on top of each other. This may require passing through 10 to 20 layers of stacking to provide power and data signals to the transistors below, …

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[News] Apple Unveiled M4 Chip for AI, Heralding a New Era of AI PC

On May 7 (The US time), Apple launched its latest self-developed computer chip, M4, which is integrated into the new iPad Pro as its debut platform. M4 allegedly boasts Apple’s fastest-ever neural engine, capable of performing up to 380 trillion …

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[News] U.S. Imposes Further Sanctions, Revoking Intel and Qualcomm’s License to Supply Chips to Huawei

The U.S. government has reportedly revoked the licenses of Intel and Qualcomm to supply semiconductor chips used in laptops and handsets to Huawei. According to Reuters citing sources, some companies received notices on May 7th, and the revocation of the licenses …

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[News] Intel Reportedly Collaborates with 14 Japanese Companies to Develop Semiconductor Backend Process Technology

According to a report from Nikkei News, US chip giant Intel will join forces with 14 Japanese companies to develop automation technology for “backend” semiconductor processes such as packaging. The aim is said to achieve automation by 2028, highlighting efforts …

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[Insights] Memory Spot Price Update: Buyer Shift to Spot Inquiries Due to DRAM Module Contract Price Increase

According to TrendForce’s latest memory spot price trend report, due to a significant increase in DRAM module contract prices, some buyers are turning to spot inquiries, leading to partial transactions at lower prices. Meanwhile, NAND Flash prices have shown loosening …

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