TSMC to Kick off Mass Production of Intel CPUs in 2H21, Says TrendForce
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Intel has outsourced the production of about 15-20% of its non-CPU chips, with most of the wafer starts for these products assigned to TSMC and UMC, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. While the company is planning to kick off mass production of Core i3 CPUs at TSMC’s 5nm node in 2H21, Intel’s mid-range and high-end CPUs are projected to enter mass production using TSMC’s 3nm node in 2H22...
Renesas Collaborates With Microsoft to Accelerate Connected Vehicle Development
Renesas Electronics announced its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the development of connected vehicles. Renesas’ R-Car Starter Kit, based on Renesas’ R-Car automotive system-on-chip (SoC), is now available as a development environment for the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform (MCVP)...
EZconn Corporation Defeats PCT International’s Patent Challenge
TAIPEI, Taiwan - EZconn Corporation recently defeated a patent challenge brought by PCT International, Inc., a former customer with whom EZconn has done no business since March 2014. In an April 2019 press release, PCT noted that it had filed an action with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office to cancel EZconn’s Patent No...
Ennostar Inc., A Mini/Micro LED Display Joint Venture Officially Established in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Ennostar Incorporation, a joint venture between Epistar Corporation and Lextar Electronics through share swap, is formally established in January 6, 2021 and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The company strives to be the best transnational investment platform of the compound semiconductor industry...
Renesas and Sequans Expand Their 5G Collaboration
Renesas Electronics and Sequans Communications announced an expansion of their collaboration to include development of 5G modules based on Sequans’ upcoming Taurus 5G platform. Renesas will gain non-exclusive technology access and licensing from Sequans...
Wiwynn Works with Mr. Watt to Contract the First Renewable Power Purchase Agreement in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Wiwynn announced the company have finalized the Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Mr. Watt, the first renewable electricity retailer in Taiwan. This action marks Wiwynn as the first company in the information service industry to adopt renewable energy in Taiwan since the amendment of The Electricity Act...