Monthly Archives: January 2025

[News] China Adds 28 U.S. Entities to Export Control List before Trump Takes Office, with Epi-wafer Giant Included

According to a report by Chinese media outlet ijiwei,  China has announced the enforcement of export control measures targeting 28 U.S. entities before Trump takes office. These measures prohibit the export of dual-use items to these entities, and any ongoing …

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[News] SK hynix to Showcase 16-layer HBM3E Samples at CES 2025, along with eSSD, CXL Developments

South Korean memory giant SK hynix announced in late September, 2024, that it has begun mass production of the world’s first 12-layer HBM3E with 36GB. Now it seems that the company is making good progress on 16-layer products as well. …

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[News] Semiconductor Foundry Competition Intensifies: Japan and South Korea Step Up

Although the demand in the consumer electronics market has yet to recover, the rise of artificial intelligence and flagship smartphones is driving sustained growth in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The semiconductor foundry industry remains dynamic, with global research firm TrendForce forecasting …

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[News] NVIDIA Reportedly to Establish ASIC Division, Actively Headhunting Talent from Taiwan’s IC Firms

As NVIDIA is gradually ramping up AI servers based on the B200 and GB200 platforms, paving the way for its next-gen GB300 AI server product line, the U.S. AI giant is reportedly making another move discreetly. According to a report …

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[News] Samsung Speeds up Humanoid Development to Offset Business Headwinds, Challenging Tech Giants

According to a report from South Korean media outlet The Bell, Samsung Electronics is intensifying its focus on the robotics sector. As its core businesses, such as semiconductors and mobile devices, face reduced influence, the company is accelerating its efforts …

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