Memory Makers’ push to expand long-term contracts is reshaping memory market dynamics, with potential implications for pricing. According to Fnnews, citing analysts, the broader use of long-term supply agreements (LTAs) by Samsung Electronics may, paradoxically, drive prices higher and introduce a...

Intel’s leading-edge nodes, spearheaded by 18A, are gradually building momentum, while its advanced packaging portfolio is also showing clear traction. According to Wccftech, Intel’s EMIB (Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge) has reached 90% yield levels, with Google and Meta Platforms emergi...

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...