Monthly Archives: November 2025

[News] GlobalFoundries Acquires Singapore-Based AMF, Becoming Largest Pure-Play Silicon Photonics Foundry

Posted on 2025-11-18 by TrendForce

GlobalFoundries today announced its acquisition of Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF), a Singapore-based silicon photonics foundry. According to the company’s press release, the deal positions GlobalFoundries as the largest pure-play silicon photonics foundry by revenue. The company did not disclose the …

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[News] Samsung Reportedly Cuts Exynos 2600 Price by $20–30 Below Qualcomm to Spur Adoption

Posted on 2025-11-18 by TrendForce

Samsung’s first 2nm chip, the Exynos 2600, has become a crucial test of its foundry strategy and how much it can realistically replace Qualcomm’s offerings. According to Chosun Biz, citing industry sources, Samsung plans to use a mix of Exynos …

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[News] Huawei Reportedly Aims 70% GPU Utilization with New AI Tech, Kirin 9030 Chips to Launch Late Nov

Posted on 2025-11-18 by TrendForce

Amid China’s push for semiconductor self-reliance, Huawei is gearing up to roll out a flurry of major updates in late November. Citing Shanghai Securities News, the South China Morning Post reports that the tech giant is set to unveil a …

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[News] Intel Advanced Packaging Reportedly Gains Traction, with Apple and Qualcomm Seeking EMIB Expertise

Posted on 2025-11-18 by TrendForce

While TSMC has long dominated the advanced packaging landscape, Team Blue’s technology is reportedly gaining traction. According to Wccftech, Intel’s EMIB and Foveros technologies are seeing growing interest, with Apple and Qualcomm posting job openings seeking talent experienced in its …

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[News] Memory Crunch Hits China: Xiaomi, Huawei Reportedly Tap Domestic Suppliers

Posted on 2025-11-18 by TrendForce

Amid a reported DRAM shortage and price hikes for DDR4 and DDR5, China’s smartphone market is feeling the squeeze. According to 36Kr, one major domestic brand recently had 30–40% of its requested memory volumes slashed after submitting its demand forecast. …

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