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Semiconductors are the cornerstone technology of the information age. These tiny electronic devices, usually smaller than a postage stamp, power the modern economy by acting as data-processing brains for products, from smartphones to cars and spacecraft.
- The crunch, which began with automotive chips that control car brakes, has spread to consumer electronics
- US-China tech war and pandemic have complicated demand curve in a capital-intensive industry with global supply chains
The UK market watchdog will assess Softbank’s deal to sell British chip-design giant ARM to US group Nvidia before July 30.
The UK market watchdog will assess Softbank’s deal to sell British chip-design giant ARM to US group Nvidia before July 30.
Hikvision, the world’s largest surveillance camera supplier, sees uncertainties on the horizon should the global chip shortage persist.
Hikvision, the world’s largest surveillance camera supplier, sees uncertainties on the horizon should the global chip shortage persist.
Analysts described the cash-out as a normal move based on the fund’s investment horizon.
Analysts described the cash-out as a normal move based on the fund’s investment horizon.
In a letter this week, congressmen called for banning exports of electronic design automation software to China, joining a chorus of increasingly ‘hawkish’ voices in Washington.
In a letter this week, congressmen called for banning exports of electronic design automation software to China, joining a chorus of increasingly ‘hawkish’ voices in Washington.
TSMC reported a 25 per cent rise in first-quarter earnings amid a global chip shortage, which it blamed on geopolitical tensions and stockpiling, and forecast rosier prospects next quarter.
TSMC reported a 25 per cent rise in first-quarter earnings amid a global chip shortage, which it blamed on geopolitical tensions and stockpiling, and forecast rosier prospects next quarter.
Chinese chip makers went on a buying binge last year, investing more than US$18.7 billion in new semiconductor gear, making the country the world’s top market for the first time.
Chinese chip makers went on a buying binge last year, investing more than US$18.7 billion in new semiconductor gear, making the country the world’s top market for the first time.
The Senate Commerce committee chair warns that federal investment in research and development is at its lowest in decades.
The Senate Commerce committee chair warns that federal investment in research and development is at its lowest in decades.
Analysts say bigger problem for China is current ban on export of advanced US-origin technology.
Analysts say bigger problem for China is current ban on export of advanced US-origin technology.
Manufacturers in the world’s second-largest economy imported a record 58.9 billion semiconductor units in March amid a global chip shortage.
Manufacturers in the world’s second-largest economy imported a record 58.9 billion semiconductor units in March amid a global chip shortage.
Graphics chip giant Nvidia has unveiled its first server microprocessor, based on Arm architecture, in a move that will see it compete directly with Intel’s most lucrative business.
Graphics chip giant Nvidia has unveiled its first server microprocessor, based on Arm architecture, in a move that will see it compete directly with Intel’s most lucrative business.
Huawei deputy Chairman Eric Xu said Huawei is planning its future based on the assumption that it will not be removed from the US Entity List, but that future looks bleak without access to US chip-making technology.
Huawei deputy Chairman Eric Xu said Huawei is planning its future based on the assumption that it will not be removed from the US Entity List, but that future looks bleak without access to US chip-making technology.
Arm China sues three employees who had been fired and subsequently reinstated, as legal disputes involving CEO Allen Wu drag on.
Arm China sues three employees who had been fired and subsequently reinstated, as legal disputes involving CEO Allen Wu drag on.
Seven additional organisations added to the US Entity List on Thursday are involved in some of China’s biggest supercomputer projects, and they include the location of its fastest supercomputer, Sunway TaihuLight.
Seven additional organisations added to the US Entity List on Thursday are involved in some of China’s biggest supercomputer projects, and they include the location of its fastest supercomputer, Sunway TaihuLight.
A shortfall of chips in China’s home appliances industry could potentially have a negative impact on the global market for these products.
A shortfall of chips in China’s home appliances industry could potentially have a negative impact on the global market for these products.
SMIC co-chief executive Liang Mong-song’s annual pay reached US$1.53 million in 2020, up 450 per cent from a year earlier, as China spends lavishly to woo and retain talent in its semiconductor industry.
SMIC co-chief executive Liang Mong-song’s annual pay reached US$1.53 million in 2020, up 450 per cent from a year earlier, as China spends lavishly to woo and retain talent in its semiconductor industry.
The chip shortage, and a winter storm that devastated Texas in February, probably cost carmakers production of about 1.3 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2021, according to IHS Markit.
The chip shortage, and a winter storm that devastated Texas in February, probably cost carmakers production of about 1.3 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2021, according to IHS Markit.
Island’s chip makers rely on ultrapure water and have plans in case of further restrictions.
Island’s chip makers rely on ultrapure water and have plans in case of further restrictions.
Without a display driver, tech companies have trouble to build products ranging from televisions to game consoles.
Without a display driver, tech companies have trouble to build products ranging from televisions to game consoles.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co already planned a record capital expenditure of as much as US$28 billion this year, but recent trends and developments have pushed for even more capacity.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co already planned a record capital expenditure of as much as US$28 billion this year, but recent trends and developments have pushed for even more capacity.
Chinese wafer foundry SMIC released audited 2020 financial results, confirming strong top- and bottom-line growth in a rebound from the two previous years, when investments in expanding production capacity and R&D led to consecutive losses.
Chinese wafer foundry SMIC released audited 2020 financial results, confirming strong top- and bottom-line growth in a rebound from the two previous years, when investments in expanding production capacity and R&D led to consecutive losses.
British firm Arm says its latest chip tech upgrade could be licensed to Huawei and other Chinese companies because it is not subject to US export regulations.
British firm Arm says its latest chip tech upgrade could be licensed to Huawei and other Chinese companies because it is not subject to US export regulations.
In an update to an earlier tax incentive policy designed to turbocharge development of its local chip industry, China will waive import taxes for qualified semiconductor companies until 2030.