DRAM industry surges 24.8% in 2Q24
August 15, 2024
According to TrendForce's most recent data, the DRAM industry had a significant revenue increase in the second quarter of 2024, reaching USD 22.9 billion – a quarter-over-quarter surge of 24.8%.
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Contract price increases boost DRAM Q1 revenue by 5.1%
June 13, 2024
TrendForce reveals that the DRAM industry experienced a 5.1% revenue increase in 1Q24 compared to the previous quarter.
Toshiba completes 300-mm wafer fabrication facility
May 24, 2024
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has held a ceremony to mark the milestone, and expects to start mass production in the second half of this year.
Did we finally learn the lesson, or is this just the calm before the storm?
May 21, 2024
Following the earthquake in Taiwan in April, the industry expected an impact on chip and especially memory prices. After all, 65% of the world’s advanced nodes are being produced there, and when it comes to AI servers the figure is even higher.
NAND and DRAM contract prices set to increase even more
May 08, 2024
TrendForce’s latest forecasts reveal contract prices for DRAM in the second quarter are expected to increase by 13–18%, while NAND Flash contract prices have been adjusted to a 15–20%. Only eMMC/UFS will be seeing a smaller price increase of about 10%.
Renesas share impact of the April 17 earthquake
April 23, 2024
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake, measuring a weak 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, struck off the west coast of Shikoku island on April 17.
Earthquake could have cost TSMC $92.44m
April 19, 2024
The recent earthquake in Taiwan caused an estimated loss of USD 92.44 million to the island's biggest chip firm, says Reuters.
Taiwan DRAM manufacturers gradually resume production
April 10, 2024
DRAM manufacturers are gradually resuming production following the earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024. Despite some damages and the necessity for inspections or disposal of wafers among suppliers, TredForce reports that the impact on the total DRAM output for Q2 is estimated to be less than 1%
Earthquake update: Taiwan's tech sector weathers the storm
April 04, 2024
Taiwan's wafer foundries and DRAM production remains unaffected following the earthquake that struck the island on April 3, 2024.
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.
Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years
April 03, 2024
On Wednesday, Taiwan was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit the island in at least 25 years, prompting a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines, which was later lifted.
TrendForce predicts price increase for TV Panels
February 01, 2024
While TV shipments are at an all-time low, analysts at TrendForce see the potential for a slight increase in annual shipments, and price.
Toshiba provides a status update following Japan earthquake
January 03, 2024
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has responded to the major earthquakes that occurred off the coast of the Noto Peninsula on January 1 by establishing an emergency task force at its headquarters in Kawasaki, Japan.
Tower provides an update following earthquake in Japan
January 02, 2024
Tower Semiconductor has provided an update following the recent earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan, the neighbouring Prefecture to where its two Japanese manufacturing facilities are located.
Japanese earthquake halts wafer, MLCC, and semiconductor fabs
January 02, 2024
TrendForce’s investigation into the impact of the recent strong earthquake in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, reveals that several key semiconductor-related facilities are located within the affected area.
SiTime to acquire Aura Semiconductor's clock products
November 03, 2023
Precision timing company SiTime Corporation has agreed to buy Aura Semiconductor's clock products and license all of its clock IP.
Sfera Labs inks distribution deal with DigiKey
September 25, 2023
Sfera Labs, a designer and manufacturer of advanced solutions for embedded systems and edge computing has signed a distribution agreement with DigiKey.
10 events that defined the industry in 2022
December 28, 2022
2022 has been, just like the years before it, a special year. Supply chain issues, geopolitical tension and the resurgence of the pandemic has kept the industry on its toes.
Limited impact on production following Taiwanese earthquake
September 19, 2022
On the evening of September 17, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Guanshan Township, Taitung. Yesterday (9/18) afternoon, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Chishang Township, Taitung.
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
September 19, 2022
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Taitung in the southeastern part of Taiwan on Sunday, local time, reports the Central Weather Bureau (CBW), the country's seismological center.
Production halted at Renesas' Kawashiri Factory
July 06, 2022
Due to heavy rain caused by Typhoon Aere in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, lightning hit a power line feeding into Renesas Group’s Kawashiri Factory on July 5, 5:43 a.m. JST.
The continuation of the shortage situation
May 30, 2022
2022 has not even passed the halfway point and has already presented new – major – challenges for the electronics manufacturing supply chain. While the industry is doing all it can to alleviate current supply chain constraints – it still has to fight earthquakes, lockdowns and logistical headaches.
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Manufacturers Reassess their Supply Chains
Prevailing obstacles since the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 have manufacturers reassessing their supply chain strategies. The following major disruptions that occurred entering 2022 added to existing setbacks, or created new ones altogether:
No damage to Renesas operations following earthquake
April 20, 2022
A seismic intensity 5 lower earthquake struck the northeastern Japan on April 19 at 8:16 a.m. local time, with Nakadori, Fukushima prefecture as the epicenter.
Renesas delays Naka fab's return pre-earthquake production
March 23, 2022
Renesas says that it will longer than anticipate to bring back its Naka semiconductor fab to full speed following the earthquake that struck the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan on March 16.
Kioxia to expand 3D flash memory capacity with new fab
March 23, 2022
Memory specialist Kioxia says it will will start constructing a new fabrication facility (Fab2) at its Kitakami Plant in Iwate Prefecture, Japan in order to expand the of production of its 3D Flash memory BiCS FLASH.
Taiwan struck by 6.6 magnitude earthquake
March 23, 2022
Updated:
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday morning. The quake was soon after followed by another 6.1 magnitude quake, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reports.
Murata restarts production following Japanese quake
March 21, 2022
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Murata says that some of its production has resumed following the earthquake that struck off the coast of Miyagi and Fukushima Prefecture on March 16, 2022.
Renesas looks to return to normal following earthquake
March 18, 2022
Renesas has provided an update on the impact on its operations of the earthquake that hit the coast of Fukushima Prefecture.
Murata provides an update on the impact of the earthquake
March 17, 2022
March 16, 2022, at night local time Japan, an earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture. Electronic component manufacturer Murata says that some of the buildings and equipment of its operations have been damaged at that restoration work is continuing.
Renesas: ‘We are assessing the impact of the earthquake’
March 17, 2022
A strong earthquake – with a seismic intensity of 6+ – struck the coast of Fukushima Prefecture and the surrounding areas on March 16.
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