Monthly Archives: September 2024

[News] Nvidia’s Custom H20 Chip for China Reportedly Halted

Nvidia has stopped taking orders for its H20 chips since August, according to Chinese media outlet CLS, citing distributors. While there has been no official notice, sources suggest distributors are “waiting on the latest updates”. One industry insider said Nvidia …

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[News] The Battle for 8-inch Silicon Carbide is Heating Up

The deployment of 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) is picking up pace, and many new developments have emerged recently. On September 17, Japan’s NGK Insulators Ltd. (NGK) announced on its official website that it had successfully produced 8-inch SiC wafers. The …

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[News] A Quick Roundup of Intel’s Five Core Businesses: Key Moves to Watch Next

Rumors are going around the market about Intel’s next move, as names of big techs, such as Qualcomm, have been brought up as potential buyers. On the other hand, U.S.-based asset management firm Apollo is also said to be showing …

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[News] Qualcomm Proposes Intel Acquisition While Planning Hundreds of Layoffs Under “Diversification Strategy”

As Qualcomm reportedly eyes a potential acquisition of Intel, the chipmaker is once again making headlines for its upcoming round of layoffs. According to TechCrunch, Qualcomm will cut 226 jobs in San Diego later this year, as revealed by a …

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[News] Samsung’s Memory and Smartphone Divisions Reportedly Eye Collaboration with TSMC and MediaTek

Taiwan’s Commercial Times, citing industry sources, reports that Samsung’s memory and smartphone divisions are considering outsourcing orders to Taiwanese firms, including TSMC and MediaTek. Competition in the global semiconductor industry remains fierce. In the foundry sector, TrendForce data shows TSMC …

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