Monthly Archives: May 2024

TrendForce:Head-mounted and Automotive Sectors Will Be the Focus for Micro LED Applications

The Micro LED development was hit hard in March 2024 after Apple decided to cancel the Micro LED watch project. Slowdowns in aspects including investments, technological development, and widespread use are unavoidable. Nevertheless, chip miniaturization, which is closely associated with …

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[News] US Reportedly Slows NVIDIA and AMD from Selling AI Chips to the Middle East

According to a report from Bloomberg, US officials have slowed down the issuance of licenses for chip manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD to export large quantities of AI accelerators to the Middle East. Meanwhile, officials are conducting a national security …

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[News] A Price War in SiC Wafer Sector seems to Start

Recently, rumors surfaced that price drops in the silicon carbide (SiC) wafer market. So, what is the actual market situation for SiC wafer? Currently, most companies in the supply chain agree on the fact that the price of SiC wafer …

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[News] Google to Invest USD 2 Billion in Malaysia, Focusing on Data Centers and AI

According to a report from Wall Street Journal, Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat announced in a statement on May 30 that Google has committed to investing USD 2 billion in Malaysia. The investment includes building its first data center, expanding Google …

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[News] Intel’s 1nm-class Fabs in Germany Reportedly Delayed Due to Black Soil Concerns and Pending EU Subsidy Approval

Intel has reportedly delayed its construction of Fab 29.1 and 29.2 in Magdeburg, Germany, as the new timeline now pushes the start of construction to May 2025, according to a report by tom’s Hardware, citing German media outlet Volksstimme. However, …

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