Monthly Archives: November 2024

[News] U.S. FPGA Peer Lattice Reportedly Explores Acquisition of Intel’s Altera Unit

While rumors have been circulating that Intel is seeking to sell at least a minority stake in Altera, one of its FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) peers seems to be interested in the unit. Lattice is reportedly exploring a potential …

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[News] AI Chip Demand Spurs TSMC’s High-NA EUV Deployment

According to media reports, market sources previously indicated that TSMC received its first High-NA (High Numerical Aperture) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine, the EXE:5000, from Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML in September 2024. This marks a shift in TSMC’s stance …

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[News] South Korea Becomes Taiwan’s Largest Trade Deficit Due to NVIDIA AI Supply Chain

According to a report from Central News Agency, citing statistics from Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance, South Korea has surpassed Japan to become Taiwan’s largest source of trade deficit in the first 10 months of this year, with a trade deficit …

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[News] China Makes Strides in Memory and Chipmaking, Reportedly Closing Gap with Korea and Taiwan

Though China might not be an industry leader in the semiconductor field in the short-term, the country is indeed disrupting the sector, which is traditionally dominated by South Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S, according to a report by South Korean …

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[News] Samsung Reportedly Set to Introduce Triple-Screen Galaxy Z Fold Next Year

The foldable industry is advancing rapidly, with competition intensifying as more companies enter the market. As the market continues to grow, companies are introducing innovative features for foldable devices. According to a report from TechNews, citing Wccftech, Samsung is reportedly …

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