Monthly Archives: November 2025

[News] Beyond Ex-VP Lo, Intel Is Reportedly Poaching TSMC Arizona Engineers With 20–30% Higher Salaries

Former TSMC senior vice president Wei-Jen Lo’s move to Intel—along with allegations that he took sub-2nm documents—has now sparked reports that Intel is also trying to recruit TSMC engineers in Arizona. According to Liberty Times, sources say Intel has recently …

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[News] South Korea’s HBM Lead Reportedly Under Strain as TSMC and Adeia Dominate Hybrid Bonding IP

South Korean leaders Samsung and SK hynix dominate the HBM space, but there is one area where their position appears less secure. According to The Elec, a new analysis from the Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion (KIPRO) finds that most …

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[News] Huawei Launches New Mate 80 Series with Kirin 9030, Rumored 7nm 9-Core Chip With 35% Gain

Huawei unveiled its new Mate 80 flagship lineup at a launch event on the 25th. According to Commercial Times, citing MyDrivers, the rollout also introduces its next-generation in-house chips — the Kirin 9030 and 9030 Pro. Performance comparisons show that …

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[News] Rapidus Reportedly Eyes 2029 1.4nm Production with 2nd Hokkaido Fab to Catch Foundry Giants

Japan-backed Rapidus accelerates its 2nm push, outlining bold plans to catch up with top global foundries. Reports from Nikkei and Yomiuri Shimbun say while its first Hokkaido Chitose fab has yet to start mass production, the company aims to break …

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[News] SiC Raw Materials See a Price Increase While 6-Inch Substrate Kicks off a Price War

As of November 2025, the silicon carbide (SiC) market is undergoing a critical phase of value re-evaluation and structural divergence. On the pricing front, low-end bulk SiC materials are experiencing price increase due to runaway costs, while mainstream 6-inch SiC …

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