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BelGaN’s GaN power semiconductor plant in Belgium was shut down last year. According to a report from eeNews Europe, three consortia are reportedly interested in acquiring the facility, primarily for photonics applications. The report also notes that the plant had previously focused on automotive ...
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Apple COO Jeff Williams will step down from his position this month and fully retire later this year, the company announced Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. Williams was once viewed as a likely successor to CEO Tim Cook. With his planned departure, attention has now shifted to John Ternus, Apple’s...
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According to TrendForce's latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, while DDR4 spot prices have experienced intermittent rises, this mainly reflects a correction of previously excessive increases, rather than an indication of oversupply. As for NAND flash, demand from the consumer marke...
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Trump’s plan to slap a 50% tariff on copper imports sent Comex futures soaring as much as 17% on Tuesday, as per Reuters. But the impact goes beyond price spikes—copper is crucial to electric vehicles, semiconductors, defense systems, and consumer electronics, Reuters notes. According to Reut...
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According to South Korean outlet DealSite, Samsung Electronics’ weaker-than-expected second-quarter results have renewed focus on its foundry business. The report notes that while the company has recently secured some legacy process orders, securing major contracts from global tech giants for adva...