Kioxia to Complete Acquisition of LITE-ON Technology’s SSD Business
Kioxia Holdings announced today that it expects to complete its acquisition of LITE-ON Technology Corporation’s Solid State Drive (SSD) business, Solid State Storage Technology Corporation and its affiliated companies on July 1, 2020...
Taiwan Edges South Korea as Largest Base for IC Wafer Capacity
In its Global Wafer Capacity 2020-2024 report, IC Insights breaks down the world’s installed monthly IC wafer capacity by geographic region (or country). Figure shows the installed IC capacity by region as of December of 2019...
2020 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting To Be Held Virtually
The organizers of the upcoming 66th annual IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), the world’s premier forum for technological breakthroughs in semiconductor and electron device technology, have decided to hold the conference virtually this year given the ongoing uncertainties posed by the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic...
Global Spending on Blockchain Solutions to Surge by 235% and Hit $14.4bn in 2023
According to data gathered by BuyShares.co.nz, the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to surge by 235% and reach $14.4bn in 2023. By allowing digital information to be distributed but not copied, the blockchain technology created the groundwork for the new type of internet...
Acer Launches Enduro Lineup of Rugged Notebooks and Tablets
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Acer today launched Enduro, its new line of rugged notebooks and tablets specially designed to provide the durability, portability and performance needed by professionals working in the field. First responders and industrial manufacturing workers will find the Acer Enduro N7 to be a reliable companion, while event producers and outdoor hobbyists will appreciate the thin-and-light yet durable Enduro N3...
UMC Recognized for Excellence by Texas Instruments
HSINCHU, Taiwan - UMC today announced that the company has received the Texas Instruments (TI) 2019 Supplier Excellence Award. The annual award honors companies whose dedication and commitment in supplying products and services meet TI’s high standards for excellence...