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[News] Chinese DRAM Giant CXMT Reportedly Achieves 80% DDR5 Yield, Targeting 90% by 2025

Amid the advancements for global DRAM giants like SK hynix and Samsung, rumors have been circulating that China’s top DRAM manufacturer CXMT is suffering from a 10-20% yield in DDR5. However, according to TechPowerUp and MyDrivers, CXMT has made notable …

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[News] China’s Phytium Hits 10 Million CPU Sales as U.S. Chips Face Government Ban

According to a report from TechNews, citing Tom’s Hardware, since the Chinese government blocks the use of American chips such as AMD and Intel in government operations, Chinese chipmaker Phytium claims to have sold over 10 million units of its …

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[News] Apple May Delay Adopting TSMC’s 2nm Node Until its Capacity Grows Eightfold in 2026

In early December, industry sources indicate that TSMC’s 2nm trial production yield has reportedly exceeded 60%, which raises speculations about who would be among the first customers. However, according to Commercial Times, citing wccftech and MyDrivers, Apple may delay adopting …

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[News] TSMC Advances in Silicon Photonics: Broadcom and NVIDIA Set to Be First Customers

According to a report by the Economic Daily News, TSMC has made significant progress in its silicon photonics strategy. The company recently achieved the integration of co-packaged optics (CPO) with advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, with sample deliveries expected to commence …

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[News] NIO ET9 Equipped with Micro LED Headlights

On December 21, NIO officially unveiled its flagship luxury sedan, the ET9, during the NIO Day 2024 event. In terms of lighting, the ET9 features advanced Micro LED smart pixelated headlights integrated with the Aquila 2.0 supersensory system, enabling precise …

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