NXP to acquire automotive networking company Aviva Links
December 18, 2024
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aviva Links, a provider of Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 242.5 million.
OLED notebook penetration rate to reach beyond 5% by 2027
December 18, 2024
TrendForce's latest OLED market development report reveals that the penetration rate of OLED displays in notebooks is set to increase to 3% in 2024, driven by large-scale procurement from Chinese laptop brands.
UP approves $1 billion in incentives for 2 semiconductor units
December 02, 2024
The projects proposed by Tarq Semiconductors and Vama Sundari Investments are expected to attract a combined investment of USD 3.8 billion, but both await approval by the central government.
Foxconn may expand Tamil Nadu facility, add 20,000 jobs
November 25, 2024
Foxconn International Holdings India Developer Private Limited has reportedly submitted a proposal to expand the existing special economic zone in Sriperumbudur SIPCOT Industrial Park.
A year in highlights – Evertiq Expo 2024
November 20, 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Evertiq Expos, the one-day exhibitions hosted by Evertiq across Europe. Building on a legacy of successful events, this year's expos exceeded expectations, bringing industry professionals together to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in the electronics sector.
LG Display to invest $1 billion in Vietnam OLED plant
November 18, 2024
With the new investment, LG Display wants to ramp up OLED panel output after selling its LCD factory in China for USD 1.5 billion.
India’s semiconductor sector set to create 1 million jobs by 2026
November 15, 2024
This includes 300,000 jobs in chip fabrication, 200,000 positions in ATMP and additional roles in chip design, software development, system circuits, and manufacturing supply chain management.
Vedanta plans to invest $500 million in its display glass unit ASI
November 11, 2024
The metals and mining giant is also reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing a display semiconductor manufacturing facility in India.
Apple establishes display research labs in 4 Chinese cities
November 07, 2024
This move is being seen as a major investment in China’s display ecosystem, with contributions from leading Chinese display panel firms and equipment and material-related firms, BusinessKorea reports.
Merck completes acquisition of French firm Unity-SC
November 04, 2024
Unity-SC develops measurement and inspection equipment for heterogeneous integrated semiconductor systems used in AI, high-performance computing and high-bandwidth memory chips.
Japan’s Funai Electric begins bankruptcy proceedings
October 28, 2024
The company, which made audio and video equipment, had some 46.1 billion yen (USD 303.6 million) in liabilities.
NexChip and Samsung Foundry lead LCD and OLED driver IC markets
October 23, 2024
NexChip and Samsung Foundry have emerged as major leaders in the display driver IC (DDIC) industry for 3Q24, according to the most recent insights from Omdia's Display Driver IC industry Tracker.
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Arrow Electronics to showcase innovative technologies at electronica 2024
This November, Arrow Electronics will be exhibiting at electronica, presenting its latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies under the banner of ‘Guiding Innovation Forward’.
TCL to acquire LG Display’s Guangzhou plant
October 01, 2024
TCL Group announced on September 26th its plans to acquire 80% equity in LG Display’s 8.5-generation LCD panel plant in Guangzhou (including 10% previously held by Shenzhen Skyworth) and 100% equity of the module factory through its subsidiary, CSOT.
LG Display sells China LCD plant for $1.5 billion
September 27, 2024
According to a regulatory filing, LG Display will hand over all of its stake in the plant to China Star Optoelectronics Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese home appliance giant TCL, on March 31, 2025.
Tata Electronics, PSMC complete tech transfer pact for fab
September 27, 2024
The Taiwanese tech giant will provide design and construction support to build India’s first AI-enabled greenfield fab in Gujarat.
Tata Electronics plans to build two more fabs in Gujarat
September 16, 2024
Meanwhile, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics as the group aims to introduce India’s first domestically produced chips by 2026.
Mycronic receives order for an SLX mask writer
September 04, 2024
Swedish manufacturer of production equipment Mycronic has received an order for an SLX mask writer from an existing customer in Asia.
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VR/MR device shipments to reach 37 million units by 2030
August 05, 2024
TrendForce’s latest report reveals that shipments of near-eye displays are expected to increase year-by-year over the next few years following inventory clearance.
Hong Kong targets the gallium nitride market
July 31, 2024
Hong Kong-based startup MassPhoton is working with the government to build an 8-inch GaN epitaxial wafer pilot production line in the city state.
Xiaomi hits target for $1.4bn chip fund
July 29, 2024
The investment arm of Chinese consumer electronics producer Xiaomi has successfully raised RMB10bn (USD 1.4 billion) for a new fund to back companies innovating in integrated circuits.
Sync-Tech System breaks ground on new fab in Kaohsiung
July 11, 2024
Sync-Tech System, a subsidiary of Sitronix Technology, has completed the first phase of its new semiconductor packaging and testing equipment plant in Kaohsiung South Taiwan.
ST maintains top spot in revenue ranking for SiC power devices
June 26, 2024
According to TrendForce, the SiC power devices market continued to display strong growth in 2023, driven by the use of BEVs. Roughly 91.9% of total revenue came from the top five suppliers; ST led the pack with a 32.6% market share, while Onsemi jumped from fourth place in 2022 to second place.
Fujifilm completes construction of Pyeongtaek plant
June 20, 2024
The new factory will produce colour filter materials for image sensors, and is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2024.
Syntronic develops verification platform for chip solutions provider
June 18, 2024
Swedish design house Syntronic has developed a hardware verification platform for MD-SOC chips for an unnamed "market-leading solutions provider".
Micro LED chip market could reach $580m by 2028
June 10, 2024
A new report by TrendForce says tech innovation and demand from industries such as wearables and automotive could drive demand for Micro LEDs to record highs this decade.
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Intel to take over Sharp's liquid crystal display plants
June 07, 2024
US chip giant Intel will work with its 14 Japanese partners to save costs and conduct research into back-end chip production and assembly processes.
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