Monthly Archives: March 2023

Avoiding Geopolitical Risks, Server Materials and ODM Production Locations Continue to Shift

As the struggle between China and the United States continues, in order to avoid upcoming geopolitical risks, not only have Taiwanese ODM manufacturers begun to shift some production locations, but market research firm TrendForce has also observed that American OEM …

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2022 Global Automotive MCU Market Grows 11.4% YoY to Reach US$8.286 Billion

The global new energy vehicle (NEV) industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the past two years, especially in Chinese markets where 6.46 million NEVs were sold in 2022 — an impressive 89.5% YoY growth. The penetration rate of …

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U.S. Government to Target 28nm Processes in Next Phase of Export Regulations

On October 7, 2022, the U.S. government imposed export regulations restricting China’s access to semiconductor technology. In particular, the sanctions pertained to manufacturing equipment required in the production of 16nm/14nm or more advanced logic chips (FinFet, GAAFET), 18nm or more …

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Tesla Plans to Reduce SiC Content by 75% for Its Next EV Platform, so New Package Solution and Trench MOSFET Could Be Crucial in Achieving This Feat

Tesla recently announced that its next-generation EV platform will reflect a 75% reduction in SiC components, though this reduction will be made without compromising vehicle performance and safety. This announcement is one of the very few specific details that Tesla …

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