Chinese YMTC takes aim at Micron, launches lawsuit
November 13, 2023
Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) of China has launched a lawsuit against US memory specialist Micron Technology, alleging infringement of eight of its patents.
The memory rollercoaster ride
November 08, 2023
The semiconductor industry and especially the semiconductor memory business is not for the faint of heart. The volatility that you regularly see in this market is unmatched by any other industry.
Global SSD shipments down 10.7% YoY in 2022
November 07, 2023
TrendForce has issued its latest findings, indicating that the global SSD market has rectified its supply and demand dynamics in 2022, following a resolution in the shortage of master control ICs that had hampered the market in 2021.
Mobile DRAM and NAND flash contract prices on the rise
October 26, 2023
TrendForce reports that Q4 contract prices for mobile DRAM are poised to see an increased quarterly rise of 13–18%. But that’s not all – NAND Flash is also joining the party, with contract prices of eMMC and UFS expected to climb by approximately 10–15% in the same quarter.
Q4 NAND flash contract prices to climb 8~13%
October 17, 2023
TrendForce research indicates a significant rise in NAND Flash contract prices in the fourth quarter, with an anticipated hike of approximately 8~13%.
Q4 DRAM contract prices set to rise
October 16, 2023
TrendForce reports indicate a universal price increase for both DRAM and NAND Flash starting in the fourth quarter. DRAM prices, for instance, are projected to see a quarterly surge of about 3-8%.
Micron opens second assembly and test facility in Malaysia
October 13, 2023
US-based Micron Technology Inc has launched a new plant at Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang.
Micron breaks ground on Indian ATMP plant
September 25, 2023
Just three months after the plans were first unveiled, US memory specialist Micron has officially broken ground on its new assembly and test facility in Gujarat, India.
Solidigm shuts down South Korean unit
September 19, 2023
Amid a sluggish NAND market Solidigm, a US-based memory chip company under the SK hynix banner, has shut down its unit in South Korea.
Q2 NAND flash revenue up 7.4%
September 14, 2023
TrendForce’s latest research paints a vivid picture: Q2 saw the NAND Flash market still grappling with lackluster demand and being significantly outpaced by supply. The ASP of NAND Flash also took a hit, tumbling 10–15%.
Global fab equipment spending recovery expected
September 13, 2023
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2023 is expected to decline 15% year-over-year to USD 84 billion from a record high of USD 99.5 billion in 2022 before rebounding 15% YoY to USD 97 billion in 2024, SEMI reports
NAND Flash prices expected to stabilise and rebound in Q4
September 11, 2023
In response to persistent softening in demand, Samsung has taken a decisive step: a sweeping 50% production cut from September, with the focus mainly on processes under 128 layers.
Suppliers hike wafer contract prices
August 31, 2023
Recently, the spot market for NAND Flash chips has seen a rise in active price inquiries for certain products, a movement driven by successful increases in wafer contract prices.
DRAM and NAND Flash demand expected to increase in 2024
August 30, 2023
TrendForce expects that memory suppliers will continue their strategy of scaling back production of both DRAM and NAND Flash in 2024, with the cutback being particularly pronounced in the financially struggling NAND Flash sector.
Rochester Electronics partners with SkyHigh Memory
August 15, 2023
Rochester Electronics has joined forces with SkyHigh Memory to provide a continued source of supply for low-density, mature NAND storage solutions.
Intelligent Memory inks distribution agreement with Mouser
August 09, 2023
Intelligent Memory (IM), a manufacturer of industrial-grade memory product solutions, has entered into a global distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics.
Load more news