SK Hynix to invest $3.86B in DRAM production in South Korea
April 24, 2024
SK hynix says that it plans to expand production capacity of the next-generation DRAM, including HBM, in response to the rapidly increasing demand for AI semiconductors.
SK hynix and TSMC to collaborate on HBM4 innovation
April 19, 2024
SK hynix has signed an MoU with TSMC for work together on next-generation HBM, with plans to mass produce HBM4 chips from 2026.
Micron standing by for $6.1bn CHIPS and Science Act package
April 19, 2024
US memory chip specialist Micron Electronics will receive a US government subsidy worth USD 6.1 billion next week, say multiple reports.
Samsung slipped to third place in global top 20
April 18, 2024
According to Omdia's latest report the semiconductor industry experienced a downturn in the market, with 2023 revenues slipping 9% to USD 544 billion compared to 2022. This decline however follows two years of record growth – which only serves to illustrate the cyclical nature of the industry.
SK siltron bags another huge US subsidy
April 15, 2024
South Korean semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK siltron has lined up $77m in government funding to support the expansion of its Michigan plant.
China to become the largest source of IC wafer capacity by 2026
April 10, 2024
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.
South Korea to spend $6.94bn fighting 'all-out AI war'
April 09, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has promised to invest 9.4 trillion won (USD 6.94 billion) to keep the country in the global AI race for the next 30 years.
Its official: SK hynix to invest $3.87 billion in US plant
April 04, 2024
South Korean memory specialist SK hynix says that it will invest an estimated USD 3.87 billion in West Lafayette, Indiana to build an advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI products.
Taiwan earthquake spares DRAM and foundry production
April 03, 2024
In the wake of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Taiwan at 7:58 AM on April 3rd, TrendForce immediately investigated the damage and operational status of various manufacturers.
2023 semiconductor market revenue down 9% from 2022
March 28, 2024
A new Omdia report reveals a downturn in the semiconductor industry, with revenue down 9% from USD 597.7 billion in 2022 to USD 544.8 billion in 2023. A decline that follows two years of record growth, highlighting the cyclical nature of the semiconductor market.
SK Hynix to invest $4 billion in Indiana?
March 27, 2024
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is reportedly planning to invest about USD 4 billion to develop an advanced chip packaging factory in West Lafayette, Indiana, reports the Wall Street Journal.
South Korea reveals new subsidy for Gyeonggi mega cluster
March 25, 2024
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has earmarked $372.86bn for the city of Yongin as the government starts the transformation of southern Gyeonggi into a hub for chip production.
SK hynix starts volume production of industry’s first HBM3E
March 20, 2024
The South Korean memory giant has started volume production of HBM3E1, the latest AI memory product with ultra-high performance, for supply to a customer from late March.
Samsung to use MR-MUF tech in a bid to boost its HBM yields?
March 19, 2024
Korean memory giant Samsung is rumoured to have purchased a range of chipmaking equipment related to the mass reflow molded underfill (MR-MUF) method.
SK hynix: we'll invest $1bn in HBM this year
March 08, 2024
Korea's SK hynix will spend big on the development of its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) tech as competition heats up in the next-gen AI GPU space.
NAND Flash industry revenue grows 24.5% in Q423
March 06, 2024
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
March 05, 2024
The global DRAM industry saw a nearly 30% growth in revenues during 4Q23 – mainly due to rising prices and volume, Says TrendForce.
Are we facing a memory divide?
February 28, 2024
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.
SK hynix on HBM memory: we've sold out for 2024
February 26, 2024
If you want HBM memory to enhance your AI applications, don't go to SK hynix. The Korean memory giant has nothing left.
TSMC in 'secret deal' with SK hynix on next-gen memory
February 16, 2024
Taiwan's TSMC and South Korean memory manufacturer SK hynix are rumoured to be jointly developing new HBM4 products and processes for next-gen AI GPUs.
SK hynix reveals new sustainability programme
February 12, 2024
Memory specialist SK hynix has established a fresh roadmap to boost its use of recycled and renewable materials.
Japanese government gifts $1bn to Kioxia and Western Digital
February 07, 2024
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has said it will give Kioxia and Western Digital USD 1 billion to boost memory production.
Towa expecting 20 machine orders from Korean chip firms
February 06, 2024
The CEO of Japanese company Towa says the firm has a full order book for its chip packaging equipment, thanks mostly to Korean HBM manufacturers.
Could CXMT become China's first HBM producer?
February 02, 2024
China is desperate to manufacture its own high-bandwidth memory modules, and now reports say ChangXin Memory Technologies is close to a breakthrough.
Japan earmarks $307m for optical chip R&D centre
February 02, 2024
The Japanese government is making available USD 307 million in subsidies for a new unit to research optical technology semiconductors. The project is backed by NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix.
SK Hynix confirms new packaging plant in Indiana
February 02, 2024
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is to open a new US facility, which will produce high-bandwidth memory chips for integration with Nvidia’s GPUs.
Global PCB industry to grow by 6.3% in 2024
January 30, 2024
Taiwan's printed circuit association is shining a spotlight on four key issues as the industry is expected to see a 6.3% growth in 2024.
Sam Altman arrives in South Korea for chip talks
January 26, 2024
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has flown to South Korea to meet representatives of Samsung and SK Hynix, say reports.
SK Hynix hails 'remarkable turnaround' with 4Q 2023 profit
January 25, 2024
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix has posted its first profit in four quarters to confound analyst forecasts.
Worldwide semiconductor revenue dropped 11% in 2023
January 16, 2024
Research firm Gartner says that worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2023 totalled USD 533 billion in 2023, which spells a decrease of 11.1% from 2022.
South Korea to create $472bn ‘semiconductor mega cluster’
January 15, 2024
The South Korean government is working with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on a huge investment plan to keep the country at the forefront of the global semiconductor market.
South Korea’s semiconductor shipments up 80% in November
December 29, 2023
South Korea’s chip manufacturing segment is bouncing back from its year-long slump, says the country's national statistical office.
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