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[News] Toyota and Other Automakers Reportedly Join Forces for the Development of Advanced Automotive Chips

In a bid to compete with rivals like Tesla, who conduct in-house research and development of advanced chips for automotive applications, Japanese automakers have reportedly established a new organization to collaboratively research and develop advanced automotive chips, integrating their technologies and designs. …

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[News] TSMC’s 2nm Plan in Kaohsiung: Rumors of Constructing 5 Fabs

TSMC’s 2nm fab, strategically positioned between the Hsinchu Science Park and the Nanzih Technology Industrial Park in Kaohsiung Science Park, is rapidly taking shape. According to Liberty Times Net, reports from the supply chain suggest that up to five fabs …

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[News] Surge in Chip Manufacturing Equipment Imports from the Netherlands to China, Soaring Tenfold After U.S. Tightens Restrictions

In November 2023, China witnessed a remarkable 1050% surge in the import value of crucial chip manufacturing lithography equipment from the Netherlands, the primary exporter of photolithography equipment, according to the South China Morning Post. This surge, measured in terms …

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[Insights] Memory Spot Price Update: Modest DRAM Increase; NAND Flash 512Gb Premium Fades

TrendForce releases the latest memory spot prices, with DRAM showing limited price increases due to sluggish trading momentum. On the other hand, NAND Flash is affected by inventory dynamics, leading to a gradual elimination of the premium for 512Gb. Details …

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[News] TSMC’s N3P to Enter Mass Production in the Second Half of Next Year, Rumored Inclusion of Tesla in Customer List

TSMC, the world’s leading foundry in the 3nm technology, is reportedly experiencing a surge in the number of New Tape-Outs (NTOs) for the 3nm family in 2024, with Clients such as MediaTek, AMD, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Intel. Among the 3nm family, …

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