Monthly Archives: July 2024

[News] iPhone 16 with A18 Chip Excels in Computing Power, Boosting Taiwanese Supply Chain

Apple is reportedly pushing the boundaries of AI with the upcoming iPhone 16 series, which is expected to have computational power that surpasses industry expectations. According to a report from Economic Daily News, it has suggested that Apple is developing …

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[News] Price for ASML’s Hyper-NA EUV Rumored to Double, Causing TSMC, Samsung and Intel to Hesitate

Semiconductor equipment giant ASML plans to launch Hyper-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) machines by 2030, signaling the advent of the Angstrom era for semiconductor processes below 1 nanometer. However, according to a report from The Chosun Daily, the high cost of this …

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[News] SK Hynix to Invest USD 75 Billion in AI Push, with 80% of It Flooding into HBM

On June 30, South Korea’s SK Group announced that its chip manufacturer, SK Hynix, will invest KRW 103 trillion (approximately USD 75 billion) by 2028 to enhance its chip business, with a particular focus on AI development. According to a …

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[News] TSMC’s Capital Expenditure to Surge Next Year, Driven by Rising 2nm Demand

TSMC’s capital expenditure is set to surge again in 2025 due to strong demand. According to a report from Economic Daily News citing sources, due to continued investment in the most advanced 2nm process and strong demand for 2nm technology, …

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[News] TSMC Achieved a New Step in the Construction of its Third 2nm Fab

Recently, TSMC reportedly got approval for the land change and environmental assessment of its third 2nm plant in Kaohsiung. It is reported that the Nanzih Industrial Park in Kaohsiung City will adapt to the changing needs of the global semiconductor …

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