Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
February 06, 2025
It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner analysts.
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Rapidus targeting 2nm chip production for Broadcom
January 13, 2025
Fresh reports say Japanese foundry Rapidus will begin trial production of 2nm chips in April 2025, and has Broadcom lined up as its first major customer.
Rumors: iPhone with camera sensors from Samsung
January 06, 2025
Years ago, Apple began using Sony camera sensors in its iPhones. But now India Today reports, citing recent rumors, that in 2026 these collaborations may be replaced by Samsung.
Japan to invest $635M in chipmaker Rapidus in 2025
December 27, 2024
Rapidus is building a plant in the city of Chitose in Hokkaido to start mass production of next-generation semiconductors with a circuit line width of 2 nanometers in 2027.
Japan to invest $1.3 billion in chip start-up Rapidus
November 29, 2024
The move comes after the Japanese government has already agreed to provide 920 billion yen in subsidies to semiconductor startup Rapidus as the chipmaker prepares to begin mass production in 2027.
Semiconductor industry gains as memory demand surges
August 12, 2024
Recent research from IDC reveals significant trends in the semiconductor industry during the first quarter of 2024.
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.
Japanese PM promises new law to support chip firms
July 26, 2024
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to boost domestic mass production of advanced semiconductors and related R&D with new legislation.
Japanese chip firms could invest $31 billion by 2029
July 10, 2024
Major firms such as Sony Group and Mitsubishi Electric are planning to spend USD 31 billion in CAPEX this decade to boost production of power devices and image sensors, says a Nikkei report.
Japanese government could guarantee Rapidus's loans
June 03, 2024
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is preparing to support Rapidus's plan to build an advanced semiconductor manufacturing plant in Hokkaido, northern Japan.
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.
JDI completes the sale of Higashiura fab to Sony
April 16, 2024
Back in March last year, Japan Display Inc (JDI) announced that it was going to sell its Higashiura fab facilities. The company has now completed the sale of the former Higashiura fab facilities to Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (SCK).
Rapidus establishes subsidiary in Silicon Valley
April 15, 2024
Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus is targeting the the lucrative US market by setting up a division in the backyard of some of the country's biggest tech firms.
Rapidus to receive $3.9bn in government subsidies
April 05, 2024
The Japanese government has pledged up to $3.9bn to help domestic chip maker Rapidus to better compete in the advanced semiconductor space.
Sony Semiconductor starts production at new Thai fab
April 02, 2024
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation has formally opened 'Building 4' at its Thai plant. The new facility will assemble image sensors and laser diodes for data centre applications.
Sony Semiconductor supply chain spin-off raises $20m
February 12, 2024
Sensos has closed a successful series A funding round to accelerate the development of its 'smart label' supply chain management solution.
Japan to spend $300m on public sector chip R&D centre
February 09, 2024
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has approved a huge grant to support the country's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC).
TSMC is now the world's largest chip maker by revenue
February 07, 2024
TSMC sales hit $69.3bn in 2023 to beat Intel and Samsung for the first time, says influential industry analyst.
TSMC to open its second Japanese plant in 2027
February 06, 2024
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will start construction of a new $13bn fab in Kumamoto, Japan, as it continues to off-shore its manufacturing base.
Sony to compete with Apple in the XR headset space
January 15, 2024
Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony has previewed a 'spatial content creation system' extended reality headset.
Japanese semiconductor veteran joins SemiFive
January 09, 2024
Semiconductor design partner SemiFive is being joined by semiconductor specialist, Tatsuo Noguchi. Noguchi previously served as a director at Toshiba and as a general manager at Sony Corporation.
Valens Semiconductor names new CFO
December 13, 2023
Valens Semiconductor, a provider of connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, has appointed Guy Nathanzon as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer effective March 10, 2024.
TSMC considering third fab in Japan, running 3nm tech
November 28, 2023
The world's biggest semiconductor manufacturer is reportedly mulling a third fab in Japan, and according to people with insight the fab would make 3nm chips.
Raspberry Pi 5 rolls off production lines at Sony UK
November 14, 2023
The latest model of the UK's best-selling single-board computer, Raspberry Pi5, is rolling off the production lines at Sony UK Technology Centre (UK TEC) later this year.
Japanese government allocates $13bn to domestic chip sector
November 10, 2023
Japan's Economy Ministry is preparing a range of subsidies as it attempts to re-establish Japan as a global electronics leader.
Ansys and Sony Semiconductor team up on automative imaging
November 10, 2023
Ansys has developed a software interface compatible with Sony's sensor models, which lets manufacturers run virtual camera testing in a range of scenarios.
Arm Holdings takes a minority stake in Raspberry Pi
November 03, 2023
Arm has extended its long-term partnership with 'computing for everybody' pioneer Raspberry Pi by making a new strategic investment.
Japan is looking to revitalise its semiconductor industry
October 31, 2023
Japan flexes its advantages in semiconductor upstream equipment and raw materials, and unveils strategic progress of key players in Kyushu, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, says TrendForce
Denso to invest $3.3B to expand its chip buisness
October 26, 2023
Japanese automotive supplier Denso is reportedly planning to invest some JPY 500 billion (USD 3.3 billion) to triple the size of its chip business by 2035.
Powerchip targets Japanese JV to boost chip production
July 24, 2023
Taiwan chipmaker Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing says it wants to set up a new JV in Japan, which it will list in 'five to seven years'.
Sony restructures in Japan, shutters factory in Kosai
July 03, 2023
Japanese electronics company Sony Corporation says that it will further strengthen its domestic manufacturing operations through realignment.
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