Recently, CT-Unite released its CT-21X gallium nitride (GaN) magnetic encoder chip, marking the debut of China’s first GaN-based encoder specifically designed for humanoid robot joints. The launch represents a key breakthrough in the country’s development of high-end, application-specific chips ...

Japan’s TOTO, long associated with its toilet business, is emerging as an increasingly important supplier of key semiconductor components. According to Nikkei, the company’s earnings are now being driven by high-precision ceramic parts used in chipmaking equipment essential to the AI boom. Notab...

Samsung Foundry is reportedly stepping up its silicon photonics efforts. According to ZDNet, the company said in its 1Q26 earnings release that its foundry has secured orders from a major optical communication module provider. Samsung Electronics said it is currently in talks with several major g...

One of the most closely watched issues in the semiconductor equipment space lately is TSMC’s statement that it does not plan to adopt High-NA EUV systems for its A13 node, scheduled around 2029. The move has sparked debate over whether—and to what extent—this decision could impact ASML’s fut...

Custom silicon from hyperscalers continues to gain traction, with MediaTek emerging as a key beneficiary of the accelerating shift. According to Liberty Times, citing CEO Rick Tsai, the company now expects its AI ASIC revenue contribution to double from earlier projections, rising from USD 1 billion...