‘Global surplus of processors to mid-2023’
Globally, there is currently a large surplus of processors. This is mainly because consumers are buying fewer devices due to economic conditions. This writes the Wall Street Journal based on conversations with chip manufacturers. Not until the middle of next year is the situation likely to improve.... Read more
Kyocera will invest more in chip production in coming years
Japan's Kyocera plans to invest more in expanding its chip production in the coming years. This was reported by Japanese media. The investments are to be financed by loans backed by shares in a Japanese telecom group.
According to Japanese media, the tech conglomerate is going to invest more in ... Read more
‘Samsung plans to ramp up chip production capacity next year’
Samsung plans to further increase the capacity of its chip production next year. This despite the current economic headwinds, reports Reuters. With this move, the South Korean tech giant is trying to anticipate better times.
According to the news website, which relies on a South Korean newspaper... Read more
‘No way to prevent Dutch chips from powering Russian and Iranian drones’
The use of Dutch chips in Russian and Iranian drones can't be completely prevented, according to foreign trade minister Schreinemacher.
Schreinemacher shared the statement in response to a meeting of the House of Representatives. According to the trade minister, it's impossible to completely p... Read more
Broadcom beats Wall Street estimates, signalling spike in datacenter demand
Companies are pouring money into the infrastructure required for hybrid work, giving Broadcom a leg up over competitors in PC and smartphone markets.
The organization manufactures chips for wifi modems, data centers, and routers. Broadcom currently counts Apple as one of its major customers. It... Read more
Intel: more than 1 trillion transistors on a chip by 2030
Intel plans to develop processors with more than 1 trillion transistors by 2030. The target was recently announced by the chipmaker's Components Research and Design Enablement (CRDE) team.
Intel's researchers presented several processes, materials and technologies that should make it possible to... Read more
British lawmakers urge government to increase chip industry support
A group of lawmakers urged the UK government to promote its semiconductor sector, attract inbound investment and ensure the supply of chips critical to the country's industrial and economic future.
To combat chip shortages, governments in the United States and Europe have invested billions of do... Read more
The Netherlands and US are in talks over further Chinese export bans
Dutch trade minister Liesje Schreinemacher confirmed that the Netherlands and the US are negotiating additional limits on exporting semiconductor technology to China.
In 2018, Washington pressured the Dutch government to bar ASML from exporting EUV machines to China. ASML is among the world's la... Read more
Supermicro unveils Intel Sapphire Rapids-based X13 server portfolio
Supermicro unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of storage systems and servers based on 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, also known as Sapphire Rapids.
Supermicro presented an Intel Xeon Scalable-based portfolio of servers and storage systems. The portfolio was dubbed X13 and includes serve... Read more
Infineon announces plans for a €5 billion chip plant in Dresden
Infineon Technologies plans a new €5 billion chip facility in Dresden, Germany. The chipmaker said the plant will boost its 300-millimeter capacity while strengthening long-term financial ambitions.
Infineon stated that the factory could begin operations in autumn 2026 and support up to 1,000 ... Read more