EPC sues competitor Innoscience for patent infringement
May 26, 2023
Gallium nitride (GaN) technology specialist, Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), has filed complaints in federal court and in the US International Trade Commission (ITC) asserting four patents of its foundational patent portfolio against Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Co Ltd. and its affiliates.
European component distribution grows as availability improves
May 16, 2023
Topping last year’s record numbers, European components distribution ended the first quarter of 2023 with surprisingly strong sales numbers for both Semiconductors and IP&E (Interconnect, Passive and Electromechanical) components.
SK hynix pick Lam solution to enhance DRAM production
June 15, 2022
SK hynix has selected Lam Research's dry resist fabrication technology as a development tool for two key process steps in the production of advanced DRAM chips.
European semi distribution outperforms expectations
February 09, 2022
European components distribution recorded fourth quarter growth of 39.4% in semiconductors and 39.5% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. However, shortages will continue well into 2022, reports DMASS.
Evertiq’s industry pulse report – Kitron
December 15, 2021
“It is in these times everyone realizes who brings value to the table and that no one is strong on their own,” Kitron's COO, Kristoffer Asklöv says as he looks back at the past years. Kitron has indeed done well over the year, but the battle, as Mr. Asklöv realizes, is far from over.
ASE Technology sells plants in China
December 03, 2021
Taiwanese provider of semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and test, ASE Technology Holding, says it has sold several facilities in China to Beijing-based private equity company Wise Road Capital.
Taiwanese IPC revenue for 1H21 reaches NTD 115.1 billion
July 19, 2021
As the Taiwanese IPC (industrial PC) market suffered from deferred orders due to supply chain and logistical disruptions that took place in 1H20, total domestic IPC revenue for 1H20 reached NTD 105.4 billion, a 4.7% YoY decrease, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Magnachip receives an unsolicited offer
June 15, 2021
South Korean display and power solutions company Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation, confirms that the company has received an unsolicited proposal from a group of investors to acquire all outstanding shares in the company.
Magnachip to be acquired in a $1.4 billion deal
March 30, 2021
The South Korean chipmaker has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity fund, Wise Road Capital, to be acquired in a cash-deal valued at USD 1.4 billion.
Texas weather to lower smartphone production by about 5%
March 12, 2021
It's very much a domino effect. The shutdown of Samsungs operations in Austin, Texas will in turn impair shipments of Qualcomm 5G RFIC, as well as other products which are important for the production of smartphones. TrendForce estimates that the interruption will lower 2Q21 smartphone production by about 5%.
SEMI calls on Biden to reinvigorate US semiconductor manufacturing
February 22, 2021
SEMI, along side 16 industry groups have sent a letter to President Biden urging the administration to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research.
Longer lead times and price hikes likely to dominate 1H2021
February 17, 2021
The European semiconductor distribution market seems to have seen the worst back in 2020 and a return to growth is highly likely in 2021. With COVID-19 impact easing and a return to strong growth in Asia driving component demand, the demand in Europe is growing too. However, Q4/2020 still resulted in a slight decline.
Oversupply to continue affecting NAND flash prices
December 14, 2020
The percentage distribution of 2021 NAND Flash bit demand by application currently shows that client SSD accounts for 31%, enterprise SSD 20%, eMMC/UFS 41%, and NAND wafer 8%, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
DRAM ASP to recover from decline in 1Q21
December 10, 2020
The DRAM market exhibits a healthier and more balanced supply/demand relationship compared with the NAND Flash market because of its oligopolistic structure, says to TrendForce.
New energy vehicle sales grow against headwinds by 19.8% in 2020
November 27, 2020
Thanks to subsidies by various governments worldwide, the New Energy Vehicle market, including BEVs and PHEVs, maintained a positive growth in sales performance despite the major downturn experienced by the overall automotive market, according to TrendForce.
Osram scores major win in patent dispute
October 27, 2020
At the end of April 2019, US-based Lighting Science Group (LSG) filed a patent infringement complaint at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Osram and other companies in the lighting industry.
CHIPS for America Act to increase manufacturing in the U.S.
June 15, 2020
Facing a 50% decline in the U.S. share of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity over the past 20 years, the U.S. congress has introduced the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS for America Act), highlighted by a federal investment tax credit (ITC).
Analog Devices withdraws second quarter outlook
March 27, 2020
The economic and social effects caused by COVID-19 are currently creating supply chain disruption and uncertainty around future demand.
New production lines installed at ESCATEC Penang
January 27, 2020
Several new production lines are being set up at the company’s main facility in Penang, which hosts ESCATEC Electronics (EEM) and ESCATEC Medical (EDM).
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Eurocircuits biggest investment to date
December 02, 2019
One thing has always been clear for PCB manufacturer Eurocircuits – continues investments have been the key for the company’s success, and investments have been made.
GlobalFoundries files lawsuits against TSMC in US & Germany
August 27, 2019
US semiconductor foundry GlobalFoundries has filed multiple lawsuits in the U.S. and Germany alleging that semiconductor manufacturing technologies used by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSMC) infringe 16 GF patents.
Tsinghua to enter the DRAM business
July 01, 2019
This forms a new milestone for China on the road to developmental independency of DRAM products after the US put JHICC on the Entity List.
Kitron reports strong growth and earnings improvement for 1Q19
April 30, 2019
EMS provider Kitron says that the company recorded very strong growth as well as earnings improvement in the first quarter. Revenue, order backlog and operating profit all reached record levels.
George S. Davis leaves Qualcomm for Intel
April 03, 2019
Qualcomm’s Chief Financial Officer, George Davis, is leaving the company to take up the same role at chip maker Intel.
Qualcomm prevails in patent infringement Case against Apple
March 27, 2019
Qualcomm won a battle today when it was announced that a Notice of Issuance of Initial Determination (ID) on Violation of Section 337 in ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-1093 found that Qualcomm's U.S. Patent No. 8,063,674 ('674) is valid and infringed by Apple.
ams for JV with private equity firm to further developent
March 19, 2019
Austrian semiconductor manufacturer, ams, and Wise Road Capital, a global Private Equity firm focusing on the semiconductor industry, are creating a joint venture to advance the development and sales of environmental, flow and pressure sensor solutions for the global market.
Orbotech’s Sharon Cohen: ‘2019 is going to be great’
March 06, 2019
2018 proved to be great for equipment manufacturer Orbotech. In fact, it was a record year for Orbotech West (covering the Americas and Europe).
DMASS: Positive trend continues through Q2/2018
October 26, 2018
DMASS reports 5.7% growth in semiconductor distribution for Q2/CY18. Significant variation by region. Smaller countries and Eastern Europe increase faster than key regions. Discretes, Power and Sensors stand out.
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