Samsung is looking to build a $17 billion manufacturing facility in the U.S. The new factory will help shore up supply chain routes and prevent future disruptions like that currently felt throughout t
2021-03-03
As fallout from the pandemic and work-from-home realities continue to plague the industry, TrendForce predicts the next category to feel the crunch will be DRAM. Professional buyers should expect to s
2021-03-01
SK Hynix is investing in extreme-ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines to fabricate its 1a nm DRAM products. With recent reports from TrendForce about the rise in DRAM pricing, this will be good news
2021-03-01
TSMC will establish a new R&D facility in Japan to continue research on 3D integrated circuit (3DIC) technology. The state-of-the-art complex will be located in Tsukuba.
2021-02-21
The severe winter storm in Texas has caused Samsung, Infineon, and NXP to halt all production. As Texans brace for another unprecedented cold front, the companies shuttered so electricity could be div
2021-02-17
The European Union is considering establishing a state-of-the-art domestic foundry to support its semiconductor independence. Such a move would further solidify new supply chain routes for the semicon
2021-02-16
Renesas shut down its Ibaraki Factory on Saturday after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported. However, the shutdown for safety measure
2021-02-14
In an unprecedented move, Renesas has successfully made a bid to acquire Dialog Semiconductor, a well-known Apple supplier, for $5.9 billion. How will this reshape the components market moving forward
2021-02-10
Ford has suspended production on its F-150 truck, the most popular selling vehicle in the United States since 1982. The global component shortage continues to wreak havoc on the automobile industry, a
2021-02-09
China has formed a new committee to standardize the country's semiconductor development. Its primary agenda? The drafting of unified guidelines for developing future high-performance microchips.
2021-02-03