Monthly Archives: June 2024

[News] CoWoS Booming, TSMC Price Hikes Reportedly Imminent

Taiwan’s semiconductor giant, TSMC, faces overwhelming demand for its 3nm technology, with major clients like Apple and NVIDIA fully allocate its production capacity. According to a report from Commercial Times, orders are expected to be filled through 2026. Reportedly, TSMC …

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[News] X-Epic Develops EDA Tool for Application in Huawei Kunpeng Ecosystem

One major challenge for China’s IC design industry is the lack of advanced domestic Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Due to US export controls, suppliers like Cadence and Synopsys are unable to provide chip design software to China. Additionally, the absence of …

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[News] Impacted by the Tariff Increase by EU, Tesla Reportedly Expects Price Hike for European Model 3

Due to the EU’s announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Tesla has announced that it will raise the price of the Model 3 in the European market starting in July, though the extent of the price increase has …

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[News] Huawei’s HarmonyOS Project Ready to Hit the Road with Increasing Participation from Chinese Enterprises

Following US sanctions in August 2019, Huawei’s internal operating system backup, HarmonyOS, emerged and has been in development for nearly 5 years. Currently, HarmonyOS is widely recognized, and its native version is set to launch on June 21st, marking the …

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[News] Chinese Manufacturers’ Price War Eases, Mature Process Foundry Prices Expected to Rise

The intense price competition among Chinese mature process foundries is nearing its end. According to a report from the Economic Daily News, it has indicated that Hua Hong Semiconductor, the second-largest foundry in China, plans to raise prices by 10% …

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