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Transcend expects rising demands for memories in 2H24

Transcend Information reported consolidated revenue of NT$2.33 billion (US$71.05 million) for the second quarter of 2024, a 14.7% decrease from the previous quarter and a 5.6% decrease year-on-year. The company also posted a net profit of NT$716 million, down 11.3% from the first quarter.

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Apple iPhone SE4 to use OLED panels from BOE and LGD

LG Display (LGD) is expected to become the second supplier of OLED panels for Apple's iPhone SE4, slated for release in the first half of 2025. Samsung Display (SDC) will focus primarily on the high-end iPhone 16 series.

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Partners turned rivals: Microsoft labels OpenAI as competitor despite strong partnership

The relationship between Microsoft and the AI startup OpenAI may be getting complicated, as Microsoft has included OpenAI on its list of competitors in its annual report, alongside companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta Platforms, according to a CNBC report,

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GaN semiconductors ride AI wave into robotics, data centers

Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors, having made a strong debut with fast chargers for consumer electronics, are now finding fresh opportunities in AI servers, data centers, and most recently, robotics. The rapid expansion of generative AI has spotlighted the potential for GaN technology in various robotic applications, from LiDAR sensing systems to motor controllers and battery management systems.

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GUTC leverages Fab 4.0 expertise to solve chip industry pain points

Aided by its outstanding capabilities in building Fab 4.0 smart factories, Grade Upon Technology Corp (GUTC) has successfully penetrated the supply chains of leading wafer foundries and American memory chipmakers within just seven years of its establishment, with its business growing steadily year by year.

GUTC chairman Tai-yu Fang. Credit: DIGITIMES

Rising demand for AI smartphones boosts Silicon Motion's Revenue above expectations in 2Q24

Silicon Motion Technology has reported revenues exceeding the top margin of its guidance, with gross margins also hitting the ceiling of its expectation range for the second quarter of 2024. The revenue amounted to approximately US$211 million in the second quarter, reflecting an 11% growth compared to the previous quarter and a significant 50% increase year-on-year. The gross margin for the quarter was 46%, and the net profit after tax was US$32.46 million.

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Geopolitics prompts IQE to step up global deployment

Compound semiconductor epitaxial wafer (epi-wafer) manufacturer IQE is swiftly adjusting its global strategy by expanding outside its UK base in response to geopolitical volatility and supply chain restructuring. The company has also applied for government subsidies in the US and EU to increase its gallium nitride (GaN) capacity.

IQE CEO Americo Lemos. Credit: DIGITIMES

SK Hynix considers US IPO for subsidiary Solidigm amid surging enterprise SSD demand

SK Hynix is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its solid-state drive (SSD) subsidiary, Solidigm, in the US, following a surge in demand for enterprise SSDs (eSSDs). This move comes as Solidigm returns to profitability after 12 consecutive quarters of losses, driven by the increasing adoption of eSSDs in AI servers.

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AUO charts new course: Focusing on smart mobility and vertical solutions beyond displays

Taiwanese panel giant AUO is undergoing a significant transformation to diversify its business and reduce reliance on the cyclical display panel market. The company is focusing on three core operating structures: smart mobility solutions, vertical solutions, and display technology.

AUO CEO Frank Ko. Credit: DIGITIMES

Notebook brands elect to observe before US election due to high costs of transferring orders

As the US presidential election 2024 heats up, it's impacting geopolitical changes at many levels. However, the notebook supply chain points out that while there's an increase in customer inquiries, there are no concrete actions yet. The supply chain indicates the main issue is the limited growth of the overall notebook market. Manufacturers are producing, but no one is operating at full capacity.

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AMD boosts AI data center GPU revenue forecast to US$4.5 billion amid surging demand

AMD has further raised its full-year revenue forecast for AI data center GPUs to US$4.5 billion, underscoring the surging demand for computing power driven by generative AI. The chipmaker is ramping up its investments in both hardware and software solutions to capture this growing market.

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IQE Taiwan to launch IPO on TWSE

IQE, a leading British manufacturer of compound semiconductor epitaxial wafers (epi-wafer), has announced that its Taiwanese operating subsidiary IQE Taiwan will launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE).

IQE CEO Americo Lemos. Credit: DIGITIMES

Flagship smartphone AP market to heat up in 2H24

As the flagship smartphone AP battleground officially enters the 3nm era in the second half of 2024, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple are all said to be preparing chips with vast performance improvements. In addition to more advanced processes, these improvements also benefited from enhanced designs and NPU processing power to facilitate AI functionality.

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Delta to start shipping AI server liquid cooling products in 3Q

At a recent earnings conference, Ping Zheng, CEO of Delta Electronics, announced that the company's AI server liquid cooling products will start shipping in the third quarter.

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Apple faces challenges in China, with revenue impacted by strong dollar

Apple's performance in the past quarter was impacted by a strong dollar, with the Chinese market continuing to pose significant challenges. Additionally, the company offered limited details on the progress of Apple Intelligence, leaving concrete advancements largely unspecified.

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PCB and CIS manufacturers optimistic about new iPhone debut in 3Q24

PCB and CIS supply chain manufacturers are expected to see explosive orders for the iPhone 16, Apple's first AI smartphone module equipped with the A18 chip, as the peak season for iPhone shipments approaches.

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Global server shipments up both 2Q24 and 3Q24 thanks to major CSPs in US, says DIGITIMES Research

Global server shipments grew by 7.3% sequentially in the second quarter of 2024, surpassing previous forecasts. The main reasons are the initiation of general-purpose server updates by more large US cloud service providers and the continuous increase in procurement and shipments of high-end AI servers by cloud service providers and brand vendors, according to DIGITIMES Research's latest server report covering the second quarter and second half of 2024.

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Intel announces cost reduction plan, expects to reduce tile production outsourcing to TSMC in 2026

Intel has unveiled a cost reduction plan involving significant layoffs, substantial cuts in operating expenses, and a sharp reduction in capital expenditures (capex). The announcement comes as the company projects a weak financial outlook. Intel plans to ramp up in-house chip manufacturing and decrease its reliance on outsourcing to TSMC in 2026.

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Global 2024 smartphone sales likely to grow, with AI models leading

In their latest earnings report, mobile chip giants MediaTek and Qualcomm both maintained their previous forecasts for the smartphone market in the second half of 2024. Both companies believe that annual smartphone shipments in 2024 will see only a slight improvement over 2023 levels at best, and may even remain flat.

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Samsung HBM3E soon to be qualified with shipments kicking off as early as August

Samsung Electronics' HBM3E memory is in the final stages of its qualification test for a significant client, and shipments are expected to commence as early as August, according to industry sources.

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Applied Materials is denied US chips grant for US$4 billion Silicon Valley project

Applied Materials Inc. was informed by US officials that it won't be receiving Chips Act money for a long-anticipated research and development center, dealing a critical blow to a much-touted project in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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LandMark projects 3Q24 growth from silicon photonics surge for AI, data center apps

Epitaxial wafer manufacturer LandMark Optoelectronics expects its product mix improvement to drive revenue and profit growth in the third quarter, as US silicon photonics customers begin to pull shipments of 800G (Gigabits per second) or even 1.6T (Terabits per second) networking solutions targeting AI applications and data centers.

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