Google's TensorG5 chip for next year's flagship to be based on TSMC 3nm process, tapeout stage reached, with implications for self-development and memory support. Related reports included.
Samsung Electronics makes progress in semiconductor packaging and leads in PLP field. TSMC's related research and challenges are detailed. Less than 150 characters.
ByteDance teams up with Broadcom to develop 5-nm AI processor, aiming to ensure chip supply and reduce costs, with hundreds of semiconductor-related positions released.
TSMC will increase prices for 3/5nm process and packaging. Nvidia agrees to give profit to get more capacity. Capacity gap in advanced packaging. High demand for TSMC.
TSMC's 3nm FinFET process leads the industry, but price hikes due to capacity shortage, with details on technology giants' adoption and wafer cost increase.
In Q1 2024, global top ten foundry output changed. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp outperformed, while TSMC and Samsung's situations are also reported.
SMIC jumped to the third-largest foundry globally in the first quarter of 2024. Industry revenue changes and details of major players. Less than 150 characters.
TSMC may use nuclear power to ease electricity pressure, with impacts on electricity price and gross profit margin, while also increasing renewable energy usage.
Samsung Electronics' 8-layer stacked HBM3E memory faces verification challenges with Nvidia, TSMC involved in the process. Differences in testing standards between Samsung and SK Hynix may need adjustment for successful verification.
SoftBank's Arm announces plans to launch AI chip prototype products by spring 2025. Despite strong financial performance, stock prices drop as investor expectations are not met.