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ESD industry posts $4.4B in Revenue in Q4 2023
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 14% to USD 4,423 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the USD 3,879.9 million logged in the third quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance.
China to become the largest source of IC wafer capacity by 2026
According to the Global Wafer Capacity 2024 report from Knometa Research, wafer capacity for IC production is projected to grow on average 7.1% each year through 2026.
Earthquake update: Taiwan's tech sector weathers the storm
Taiwan's wafer foundries and DRAM production remains unaffected following the earthquake that struck the island on April 3, 2024.
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PCBs: price reduction of up to -50.3% through AI
Thanks to the increased use of AI in production preparation, Multi-CB, a leading European PCB specialist, has been able to permanently reduce the prices for 1- and 2-layer PCBs. The price for a half Eurocard (80x100mm), for example, is now € 14.80 instead of € 29.80. Due to the process, the price reduction has the most significant effect on small quantities, although medium quantities are also benefiting.
300mm fab equipment spending to reach new highs in 2027
Global 300mm fab equipment spending for front-end facilities is forecast to reach a record USD 137 billion in 2027 after topping USD 100 billion for the first time by 2025, reports SEMI
Kioxia and WD increase capacity utilisation
The anticipation of NAND Flash price hikes into Q2 has motivated certain suppliers to minimise losses and lower costs in hopes of returning to profitability this year. Kioxia and WD led the charge from March, boosting their capacity utilisation rates to nearly 90%—a move not widely adopted by their competitors, reports TrendForce.
Micro LED Apple Watch production faces significant changes
In a surprising twist, LED giant ams OSRAM has called off a significant Micro LED collaboration with Apple, casting substantial uncertainty on the launch of the much-anticipated Micro LED version of the Apple Watch as its sole chip supplier.
Top 6 smartphone brands by production
New research reveals a significant rebound in global smartphone production, marking the end of an eight-quarter slump in 3Q23. In a strategic year-end surge, brands amped up production to capture more market share, propelling Q4 smartphone output up 12.1% to reach 337 million units.
Global top 10 foundries Q4 revenue up 7.9%
The latest TrendForce report reveals a notable 7.9% jump in 4Q23 revenue for the world’s top ten semiconductor foundries, reaching USD 30.49 billion.
The European EMS market reached new highs in 2023
The European EMS market grew to new record levels in 2023. However, the new year might present challenges.
NAND Flash industry revenue grows 24.5% in Q423
TrendForce reports a substantial 24.5% QoQ increase in NAND Flash industry revenue, hitting USD 11.49 billion in 4Q23.
Top DRAM makers of Q423
The global DRAM industry saw a nearly 30% growth in revenues during 4Q23 – mainly due to rising prices and volume, Says TrendForce.
Global semiconductor sales increase 15.2% in January
Year-to-year market growth in January is the largest since May 2022; however, worldwide chip sales decrease 2.1% month-to-month.
What is the future for SiC in Europe?
To understand the – potential – future, we first must look at the present and the ongoing movement. Therefore, Evertiq invited Yole Group as a keynote speaker during its inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France dig deeper into the market, investments and competitive landscape of SiC.
AI chip deals remain low; chip makers take over as major buyers
New research from Omdia reveals that while demand for AI chips is soaring, AI chip deals remain low – and that chip manufacturers are taking over as the major buyers.
Are we facing a memory divide?
Without a doubt, AI is the hype topic in technology at the moment. It’s significantly shaping and driving memory development as it needs high-speed, high-bandwidth and low-power memory technologies. Among these, it’s particularly HBM that is getting a lot of attention.
TSMC is still the undisputed foundry leader
TrendForce’s latest report reveals that in 2023, global foundry revenues hit USD 117.47 billion, with TSMC capturing a dominant 60% share.
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry poised for 2024 recovery
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024, SEMI and TechInsights report.
MLCC shipments to dip 7% in 1Q24 amid slowing demand
The global economic deceleration is taking its toll on the tech sector’s growth, with heavyweights like Intel and Texas Instruments signaling a downturn in their recent financial forecasts.
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Cinch connectivity solutions 26482 series connectors
Cinch's "MS" series connectors are not just meeting but exceeding the requirements for MIL-C-26482 Series I Solder qualification, earning their spot on the U.S. Government's Qualified Product List. With nine shell sizes and over thirty insert arrangements, featuring pin or socket contacts, these connectors offer versatility like never before.
Top 5 robot trends 2024
The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 million units. This demand is driven by a number of exciting technological innovations.
AI’s rocketing demand to drive server DRAM growth
In 2024, the tech industry remains steadfastly focused on AI, with the continued rollout of advanced AI chips leading to significant enhancements in processing speeds. TrendForce posits that this advancement is set to drive growth in both DRAM and NAND Flash across various AI applications, including smartphones, servers, and notebooks.
The state of the electronic component Industry
Independent distributor of electronic components and products, Fusion Worldwide, has provided Evertiq with a comprehensive look at the state of the electronic component industry through "Fusion Worldwide's 2024 Report."
TrendForce predicts price increase for TV Panels
While TV shipments are at an all-time low, analysts at TrendForce see the potential for a slight increase in annual shipments, and price.
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